The majority of the homeowners in Romania (83% of the interviewed ones) state that they took measures to improve the energy efficiency of their homes over the last three years, especially by improving the thermal insulation and the reduction of the energy consumption of the devices, according to a study made by Ipsos for ING in seven countries.Similarly, according to the quoted source, only 8% of the homeowners in Romania stated they installed solar panels, less than a half against the general average of 19%.For homeowners who took energy efficiency measures, reducing energy costs was the main reason for doing so (for 84% in Romania compared to 78% overall average), while sustainability considerations were the main reason for 13% of Romanians surveyed, compared to 20% overall (overall average). "Awareness plays a key role in society's transition to a green economy, and the study shows that the majority of Romanians surveyed (6 out of 10) believe that their actions as consumers can have an impact on sustainability. This is a positive signal, as the options for purchasing and financing energy-efficient solutions are becoming more advantageous and diverse", said Iulia Rusu, Retail Business Strategy manager ING Bank Romania. The study also shows that the most important three criteria in determining the price for the Romanians who want to buy a home as they are willing to pay are as relevance as follows: proximity to facilities (e.g. shops, schools, medical services, etc.) energy efficiency and proximity to transport means.ING Bank Romania is part of ING Group, global international financial institution, which offers banking services to a number of over 38 million individual clients, companies, or institutions in over 40 countries. Set up in 1994, ING Bank Romania is at present a universal bank, offering products and services to all categories of clients – big and small companies, financial institutions, small entrepreneurs and natural persons.ING Bank Romania has over 1.8 million clients in the three segments of business: natural persons (retail), SMEs & Mid-Corporate and Wholesale Banking.
Daniel Christian Hulea, a Romanian man accused of contributing to the NetWalker ransomware attacks, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit computer fraud and wire fraud, according to a public announcement from the US Department of Justice. NetWalker was a Ransomware-as-a-Service operation launched in 2019, which recruited […]
The new Romanian government, headed by the same Social Democratic prime minister, Marcel Ciolacu, recently made its governance program public. Among its objectives are reducing the level of bureaucracy, maintaining the flat tax rate, and reducing the budget deficit to 7% in 2025. To reach its goals, the government reduced the number of ministries to […]
The European Commission (EC) announced on Monday, December 23, that it disbursed payments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to Czechia, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Romania, totaling EUR 26.8 billion in loans and grants. Under this latest disbursement, Romania received EUR 37.05 million as part of its second payment request. By comparison, according to the...
Romanian film trilogy Moromeții, directed by Stere Gulea, will be presented at the 54th edition of the Rotterdam International Film Festival, taking place from January 30 to February 9, 2025. This renowned European event, which annually presents hundreds of films across more than 20 sections, will feature the three films - Moromeții (1987), Moromeții 2 […]
Romania issued state aid worth EUR 1.3 billion during 2019-2023, with 62% of the projects being granted to foreign companies, according to an analysis conducted by EY Romania. The sectors that benefited the most from aid were the automotive industry, technology, manufacturing (light industry), medical industry, and the food and beverage industry. According to the […]
The Abracadabra – Secrets of Magic interactive exhibition will transform Arcub – Hanul Gabroveni in Bucharest into a magical universe starting December 27, 2024. Running until May 4, 2025, the event offers visitors the opportunity to explore a labyrinth of magic, featuring over 20 interactive attractions and more than 500 live performances by MAGITOT and […]
