The direct investments of non-residents in Romania increased by over 220 pct in the first ten months of this year, to 6.881 billion euros, compared to 2.130 billion euros in the period January - October 2020.According to a press release of the National Bank of Romania, sent on Tuesday, the equity participations (including the estimated net reinvested profit) amounted to a net value of 5.412 billion euros, and the intragroup loans recorded a net value of 1.469 billion euros.The data centralized by the National Trade Register Office (ONRC) show that the number of companies with foreign capital newly established in Romania increased, in the first ten months of 2021, by 43.6 pct, compared to the same period in 2020, to 4,726 units.The 4,726 new companies had a subscribed share capital in the total amount of USD 36,028 million, 91.6 pct higher than that of the companies registered in January - October 2020, of USD 18,808 million.In October 2021, 562 companies with foreign equity participation were registered. Depending on the fields, most registrations were registered in professional, administrative, scientific and technical activities (26.33 pct), wholesale and retail trade, car and motorcycle repair (25.27 pct of the total) and construction (13.7 pct).At the end of October 2021, there were 235,702 companies in Romania with foreign participation in the share capital. The value of the subscribed capital stood at USD 64.5 billion.The largest number of companies with foreign participation was with investors from Italy, respectively 50,433 (subscribed capital of 3.903 billion dollars), but the highest value of the share capital belongs to Dutch firms, respectively 12.715 billion dollars, in 5,647 companies.
Romania aims to add 2,500 MW of new capacity to its energy system by 2025, through investments in new energy-producing facilities and other projects co-financed with European funds. The government is eyeing facilities at Iernut, Mintia, Răstoliţa, and Năvodari for investment. “Energy is the heart of the economy. Without reliable and cheap energy, there is […]
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday, January 7, that the Romanian state must return 17,000 hectares of land to the Borșa Landowners’ Association within 12 months of the decision becoming final. The claimants in the case are 53 Romanian citizens whose land was confiscated by the communist regime. The Court found a […]
Dacia Sandero will most likely be the best-selling car in Europe in 2024, according to preliminary data covering 97% of sales in the EU, European Free Trade Association countries, and United Kingdom. Looking at the provisional rankings, the Sandero leads the Top 10 with 247,210 units sold in the first 11 months of 2024, followed […]
NATO’s Exercise Steadfast Dart 25 is set to bring thousands of soldiers to the alliance’s eastern flank countries like Romania and Bulgaria, with the UK contributing a sizable force to the military show of strength. The exercise, taking place throughout January and February 2025 and reuniting forces from 10 NATO countries, is meant to practice […]
The first fixed speed detection devices have been installed on Romania’s A1 and A2 highways and the national road DN2 in Vrancea County as part of the e-SIGUR system. The offending drivers will have fines sent to their homes. The e-SIGUR system will monitor the main roads in Romania, aiming at higher degrees of safety. […]
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel is scheduled to open in Craiova, in southern Romania, in 2026, after local company Restaurant President signed a franchise agreement with international hotel group Hilton. The hotel will have 179 rooms, a restaurant, a fitness center, and several conference rooms, the local company announced. "Addressing both business tourists and those […]
