The governing coalition, meeting on Wednesday at Victoria Palace, announced that it had reached an agreement on increasing the minimum wage to 4,325 RON starting July 1, 2026.According to a joint statement by the governing coalition, it was also decided to close the administration reform package by deciding to reduce central administration expenditures by 10% without affecting the level of basic salaries."For the local administration, the previous decision of the coalition was maintained. The Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA) is to finalize the normative act in view of assuming the responsibility of the Government," indicated the quoted source.Other decisions agreed during the meeting, which was held in the presence of the leaders of PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR and national minorities, refer to the 10% reduction in the lump sum received by senators and deputies, as well as the level of subsidies received by political parties.It was also established that the minimum turnover tax (IMCA) will be reduced to 0.5% starting January 1, 2026 and eliminated from 2027.The measures to stimulate the economy will be detailed before the adoption of the 2026 budget and will be included in next year's budget projection, the press release states.
More than 2 out of 3 Romanian consumers do not return for a second purchase, according to the new Customer Loyalty Index, a comprehensive analysis based on aggregated data from campaigns and authored by White Image, the oldest email marketing company in Romania. The Index analyzes the post-purchase behavior of Romanian consumers and highlights major […]
Fashion retailer Primark announced major plans to expand its presence in Romania, confirming four new store openings for 2026. This will double its presence in the market and create over 450 new jobs. The announcement arrived at an important moment for the company, which marked three years since the opening of its first Romanian store […]
Romania’s National Road Investment Company (CNIR) awarded on Tuesday, December 16, the contract for the design and construction of the Bacău–Piatra Neamț express road to a Romanian–Bulgarian consortium. The value of the contract is RON 5.17 billion (some EUR 1 billion), excluding VAT, and its signing will take place if no appeals are filed. The […]
Romania will host its first mixed team European Judo Championship in 2027, according to the Romanian Judo Federation. The competition will take place at a key moment in the Olympic cycle, when the points earned will directly influence world rankings and qualification for the Olympic Games, according to FR Judo. The event will...
Radu Miruță, currently Romania’s economy minister, was proposed to lead the Defense Ministry. He will also hold the position of deputy prime minister. In his place, senator Irineu Darău has been proposed to take the helm of the Economy Ministry. The Defense and Economy Ministries are handled by the center-right reformist party Save Romania Union […]
Carrefour Romania has expanded its proximity retail network, reaching 200 Express stores and 191 Market locations nationwide, as part of its strategy to strengthen convenience formats. The retailer announced that the 200th Carrefour Express store will open on December 22. In 2025 alone, Carrefour opened 27 Express stores, including 19 company-operated units and eight franchise […]
