Fondul Proprietatea ended the first half of this year with a loss of 680 million RON, compared to a profit of 4.1 billion RON in the first half of 2022, according to a company report."The decrease in the fair value was mainly generated by the reduction in the value of the participation in Hidroelectrica SA (1.87 billion RON), while an increase in the fair value was recorded for the following participations: CN Aeroporturi Bucuresti (115.1 million RON), Engie Romania SA (49.6 million RON), CN Administratia Porturilor Maritime SA (30.2 million RON) and Societatea Nationala a Sarii (23.5 million RON). The net gains related to fixed assets held for sale at fair value through profit or loss in the amount of 61.2 million RON represents the change in the fair value of the participations in the Enel group, after their reclassification as fixed assets held for sale on March 31, 2023," the report says.The fund mentions that the gross income from dividends is related to the amounts recorded as a result of dividends from Hidroelectrica (867.4 million RON), Societatea Nationala a Sarii (56 million RON) and CN Aeroporturi Bucuresti (31.5 million RON).In the first six months of 2023, ten companies from the Fund's portfolio declared annual dividends related to the financial year 2022 and/or special dividends. The value of total gross dividend income recorded by the Fund in the six-month period ending on June 30, 2023 is 962.5 million RON.
The service center for the banking Societe Generale Group, the Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, announced the appointment of Laurent Mirjol as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. The new CEO will oversee the activities and develop the strategy of Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Romania. With over 20 years of experience in the […]
During a press conference held on Monday, July 14, Romanian president Nicușor Dan defended the recent tax hikes enacted by the government, underlining the need to reassure creditors and lower the country’s public debt. Nevertheless, he said that the VAT increase was decided by the government. In the presidential campaign, then-candidate Nicușor Dan promised to
The famous Pompidou Center in Paris will organize a retrospective of the complete works of Romanian director Radu Jude between September 23 and October 11. The retrospective brings together films made over twenty years by the prolific Romanian director. The event will open and close with two of the most recent films, namely “Kontinental 25” […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan presented the expenses incurred in the electoral campaign and who the main donors were during a press conference on Monday, July 14. Over the first and second rounds of the presidential elections, Dan's campaign spent over RON 60 million (EUR 12 million), and the biggest individual donors were Măriuca and Florin...
Haleon, a global leader in consumer health, has appointed Wael Kaskas as General Manager for its Hungary, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia cluster. With a strong background in FMCG, consumer healthcare, and supermarket retail, Kaskas brings extensive experience in managing billion-dollar portfolios and leading business transformations, the company said. Before this role, Kaskas was responsible for […]
Vadoo Fest returns on August 21–24 to the meadows of Vadu Oii, Buzău County, with a new edition that invites participants to slow down and reconnect. Now in its seventh year, the festival promises a special experience rooted in nature, music, and human connection. This year’s line-up blends depth and groove, featuring Grammy-winner Judith Hill, […]
