Romania ranks last in EU for the share of expenses for research and development in GDP, of only 0.38%, less than 1% registered by Greece, Bulgaria and Poland, according to Eurostat data. In 2014 the highest level of expense share for research and development in GDP was recorded in Finland (3.1%), Sweden (3.16%) and Denmark (3.08%). Austria allocated 2.99% for these expenses, Germany 2.84%, Belgium 2.46%, Slovenia 2.39% and France 2.26%. At the opposite pole we find Romania with only 0.38% of GDP allocated to research and development , other states with less than 1% of expenses - Cyprus (0.47%), Latvia (0.68%), Croatia (0.79%), Bulgaria (0.8%), Greece (0.83%), Malta (0.85%), Slovakia (0.89%) and Poland (0.94%). Compared to 2004, the GDP share of expenses for research and development grew in 23 member states, dropped in Croatia, Luxembourg, Finland and Sweden but remained the same in Romania. In 2014, EU states spent about a total of 283 billion euros for research and development but the GDP share was 2,03%, the same as in 2013. Ten years ago the EU GDP share was 1.76%. Compared to other large economies, the share of expenses for research and development in EU GDP was less than in South Korea (4.14% in 2013) and Japan (3.47% in 2013) and less than in USA (2.81% in 2012) but equal to that of China (2.08% in 2013) and higher than in Russia (1.15%).
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first president after the fall of communism in December 1989 and one of the country’s most influential and controversial political figures, died on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 95. His death was announced by the government, which expressed condolences to his family and stated that details regarding the state funeral […]
A large medieval cemetery was discovered this week at the Hasdeu High School in Lugoj, western Romania. The complex may have extensions into the surrounding yards and a high historical importance. Although the excavations are only just beginning, with an estimated 10% of the necessary work completed so far, the discoveries have already showed promise. […]
A trilateral working meeting for the creation of a regional cybersecurity alliance between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine took place on July 30 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The establishment of such a union would boost Romania's role in region. "The National Cybersecurity Directorate considers that the initiative to establish a cybersecurity coalition between Romania, […]
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 […]
Arad, a city in western Romania dubbed the “Little Vienna,” will organize a celebration of its history and culture in the Austrian capital, between August 8 and 20. The Days of Arad Culture begin on August 8 with the photo exhibition "Arad of Yesterday and Today," which will highlight the architectural connection of the city […]
In a report published on Tuesday, August 5, the Group of States against Corruption, or GRECO, said that Romania has fully implemented two of the 26 recommendations made in the 2023 Fifth Round Evaluation Report on preventing corruption and promoting integrity among top executive functions of the central government and law enforcement. Out of the […]
