- In May 2022, the FOB exports amounted to 7997.4 million euro and the CIF imports amounted to 10720.1 million euro, a commercial deficit of 2722.7 million euro being registered. - Compared to May 2021, the exports increased by 34.5% and the imports increased by 38.8% in May 2022. - In the period 1.I-31.V 2022, the FOB exports amounted to 36918.9 million euro and the CIF imports amounted to 49659.7 million euro. - In the period 1.I-31.V 2022, the exports increased by 23.5% and the imports increased by 28.1%, compared to the period 1.I-31.V 2021. - In the period 1.I-31.V 2022, the FOB-CIF trade deficit was of 12740.8 million euro, 3891.3 million euro more than in the period 1.I-31.V 2021. In the period 1.I-31.V 2022, important shares in the structure of exports and imports are represented by the following groups of goods: machinery and transport equipment (42.7% for export and 32.5% for import) and other manufactured goods1) (31.1% for export and 29.6% for import). In the period 1.I-31.V 2022, the Intra-EU27 trade in goods amounted to 27030.3 million euro for dispatches and to 35308.4 million euro for arrivals, representing 73.2% of total exports and 71.1% of total imports. In the period 1.I-31.V 2022, the Extra-EU27 trade in goods amounted to 9888.6 million euro for exports and to 14351.3 million euro for imports, representing 26.8% of total exports and 28.9% of total imports.
Agra Asigurări, the national leader in agricultural insurance, announces record claims in the first 6 months of this year. As of June 20, 2025, more than 3,300 damage notices have been registered due to extreme weather events nationwide, marking an increase of nearly 50% compared to the entire period of 2024. In total, amid the […]
In a significant recognition of Romania's financial market progress, MSCI, one of the major global index providers, has upgraded Romania's capital market classification to an Advanced Frontier Market. The decision follows MSCI's 2025 Global Market Accessibility Review published earlier this month and represents...
From music festivals to cultural happenings and outdoor activities, here are some of the events scheduled to take place in the capital this summer. Tom Jones concert June 26 After a sold-out concert two years ago, Tom Jones returns to Bucharest with an event that is part of the Defy Explanation tour. It will be […]
The "Vară Magică" (Magical Summer) International Festival returns to the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest with eight evenings of classical music, taking place from July 2 to August 13 every Wednesday. Now in its 14th edition, the festival continues its artistic direction in 2025 with the theme "Masters and Masterpieces," meant to signal a musical journey […]
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies adopted a draft law establishing the year 2026 as the "Constantin Brâncuși Year” to celebrate the famous sculptor. The law, initiated by former culture minister and Social Democratic deputy Natalia Intotero, passed with a large majority, with 275 votes in favor and one vote against. Next year also marks the […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan met with UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday morning, June 25, on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. The meeting brought together Romania’s full official delegation, including presidential security advisor Cristian Diaconescu, newly appointed foreign minister Oana Țoiu, defence minister Ionuț Moșteanu, and Romania’s permanent representative to […]
