Measures to cap energy, food and third-party liability insurance policy - RCA prices do not solve the fundamental problems, but are a short-term "band-aid" that creates distortions on the respective markets, according to Radu Burnete, director of the Concordia Employers' Confederation.In his opinion, we must return to competitive markets, where prices are given by supply and demand.According to a press release the employers' association sent to AGERPRES on Tuesday, Concordia representatives participated in consultations on Monday with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and members of the Government on several issues of major interest, such as fiscal consolidation in the short and long term. The meeting also discussed important measures for the business environment.The prime minister outlined the government's plans to bring the public deficit under control. Concordia representatives expressed concern about the dynamics of this plan and the risk of generating new taxes.According to the quoted source, the PM has given firm assurances, as he has done publicly lately, that there will be no tax increases and that the deficit will be kept under control by cutting spending.Concordia is a strong supporter of the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), as an essential tool to reduce tax evasion and bureaucracy, the press release said.Other topics on the agenda of the Concordia delegation's meeting with members of the Government were: unannounced road closures, implementation of the minimum wage directive, Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU) authorisations, tax credit for Research and Development, consumer protection, updating of tourism legislation and the Guarantee-Return System (SGR).
Two Dacian gold bracelets from the collection of the National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) have been recently 3D scanned as part of a digital preservation project highlighting these exceptional archaeological pieces. The initiative, launched by the museum, aims to showcase the artistry and cultural significance of Dacian goldsmithing. Crafted with remarkable skill, the spiral-shaped […]
On August 19, 2025, marking 144 years since the birth of George Enescu, the festival bearing his name will celebrate the composer’s legacy through a special event hosted at MINA – Museum of Immersive New Art in Bucharest. Audiences are invited to a free series of screenings of George Enescu – Poema Română: Immersive Experience, […]
Romania achieved the best result in its history at the 37th edition of the International Olympiad in Informatics 2025. The four students representing the country each secured a gold medal. The olympiad took place in Sucre, Bolivia, and brought together participants from over 90 countries to compete in computer science. Romania’s golden team consisted of […]
Romania has the third-highest electricity spot price in the EU from the beginning of the year to date, maintaining the position it held last year, according to data analyzed by Profit.ro. The average daily price of electricity traded on the day-ahead market operated by OPCOM (equivalent...
With AI's promise to elevate efficiency and access to knowledge comes the prospect of increased inequality for those who cannot access it. Against the backdrop of the many challenges AI poses, it is important to examine our truth bubbles, identities, and modes of organizing, behavioral scientist Tamás Dávid-Barrett argues. Tamás Dávid-Barrett, who trained as both […]
Home prices continue to rise rapidly in most major cities across Europe and globally, including Romania. Bucharest and other large cities are nearing the critical threshold of inaccessibility for residents with average incomes, according to an analysis by the Social Monitor, a project of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Romania, based on data from Numbeo and Eurostat. In the […]
