The estimated gross domestic product (GDP) for 2020, semi-final data, was 1,058 billion lei in current prices, decreasing - in real terms - by 3.7% compared to 2019, according to data with the National Institute of Statistics (INS).In the provisional version on the evolution of GDP last year, published in spring, the National Institute of Statistics maintained at 3.9% the estimate regarding the decrease of the Gross Domestic Product in 2020.In 2020, by categories of resources, the most important changes in the contribution to GDP growth, between the two estimates, were registered: industry, from -1.9% to -0.9%, as a result of the change in the volume of activity by +4.6 percentage points (from 90.9% to 95.5%); financial intermediation and insurance, from 0.0 to -0.7%, as a result of the change in the volume of activity by -27.8 percentage points (from 98.6% to 70.8%).By categories of uses, in 2020, more important changes in the contribution to GDP growth, between the two estimates, recorded gross fixed capital formation, from + 1.5% to + 0.9%, as a result of the change in volume or by -2.7 percentage points (from 106.8% to 104.1%); the variation of stocks and valuables, from -0.9% to -0.3%.
Five IAR-99 SM aircraft, modernized at the Craiova Aircraft Factory, or Avioane Craiova, will be part of Romania’s air force coordinated by the Ministry of Defense. According to Dolj County Council president Cosmin Vasile, two of these aircraft performed a demonstration flight on Wednesday, March 12, in the presence of defense minister Angel Tîlvăr. "Five […]
At the International Property Awards in London, the world's most prestigious Awards program for all aspects of the Real Estate industry, STIRIXIS Group, the Greek design and consulting firm that designs and delivers buildings and spaces that act as catalysts for Real Prosperity worldwide, was honored with: 'The Best Public Service Design in the World […]
Edge Institute, a think tank made up of an independent group of experts united by the common vision of increasing Romania's digital development and evolution, was launched on Wednesday, March 12. The Institute aims to become a facilitator of digital transformation, bringing together expertise from the private, academic, and administrative sectors to provide viable solutions […]
The 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), set to take place from June 13 to 22 in Cluj-Napoca, will feature a unique event that combines cinema with live music: Amadeus LIVE. The special event will present the 1984 film Amadeus, directed by Miloš Forman, which explores the life and genius of Wolfgang […]
As Europe moves toward a new era of industrial policy, Beko, the continent’s largest home appliance manufacturer, is making the case for a stronger, more unified approach. Attending the key event on the Deal, Beko emphasizes the urgent need to ensure that industries investing in decarbonization, energy efficiency, and innovation remain globally competitive. Having built […]
A recent survey conducted by Unlock Market Research for Colliers has revealed that fewer Romanians can afford to buy a home, with the percentage of urban homeowners standing at just 73%, significantly lower than the official statistic of 95%. Interest in homeownership has dropped from around 44% in previous years to 35% in 2025, driven […]
