In December 2021 compared with November 2021, seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector decreased by 4.0% in the euro area and by 3.1% in the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In November 2021, production in construction fell by 0.2% in the euro area and increased by 0.1% in the EU. In December 2021 compared with December 2020, production in construction decreased by 3.9% in the euro area and by 1.8% in the EU. The annual average production in construction for the year 2021, compared with 2020, increased by 5.2% in the euro area and by 4.8% in the EU. Monthly comparison by construction sector and by Member State In the euro area in December 2021, compared with November 2021, building construction decreased by 4.5% and civil engineering by 1.9%. In the EU, building construction decreased by 3.6% and civil engineering by 1.3%. Among Member States for which data are available, the largest monthly decreases in production in construction were recorded in Austria (-8.1%), Germany (-7.3%) and France (-7.0%). The highest increases were observed in Hungary (+7.2%), Sweden (+4.6%) and Belgium (+3.2%). According to Eurostat, in Romania the construction works registered a decline of 0.2% in December, after an increase of 9.4% the previous month. Annual comparison by construction sector and by Member State In the euro area in December 2021, compared with December 2020, building construction decreased by 4.6%, while civil engineering increased by 0.7%. In the EU building construction decreased by 2.1%, while civil engineering increased by 1.7%. Among Member States for which data are available, the largest annual decreases in production in construction were observed in Germany (-13.6%), Slovenia (-6.4%) and Austria (-4.3%). The highest increases were recorded in Hungary (+29.0%), Italy (+19.3%) and Sweden (+9.6%).
The first self-service mobile phone repair shop in Romania opened in the city of Iasi, aimed at promoting sustainability and the right of users to maintain their own devices in safe and efficient conditions. The initiative aims to promote the right to repair, following European Directive 2024/1799, to support the tech community and DIY repair […]
Ukrainian refugees living in Cluj County, central Romania, have restored a playground in the suburb of Florești as a sign of gratitude for the support offered by Romanians after the start of the war in Ukraine. According to representatives of the Association of Ukrainian Youth in Romania (or ATUR), this project was entirely funded and […]
The Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival returns for its 13th edition from August 14 to 17, transforming the city into a multi-stage celebration of jazz, blues, gospel, and live improvisation. This year's edition will take place in seven locations across Brașov and nearby areas, featuring live music, film screenings, jam sessions, and family-friendly activities. The […]
Affinity Life Care, the largest private network of residential centers for the elderly in Romania, announced the attraction of a growth equity investment from BlackPeak Capital, a private equity fund active in Southeastern Europe. At the moment, Affinity operates three centers in the most important areas of the Romanian capital, with a capacity of over […]
Tensions have emerged within Romania's ruling coalition following disagreements over the state funerals of former president Ion Iliescu. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Wednesday, August 6, that it would suspend participation in coalition meetings, citing what it described as "public incitement to hatred" from the Save Romania Union (USR). The dispute centers on […]
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