The number of Romanians who believe the current government will steer the country in the wrong direction is 17 percentage points higher than those satisfied with Prime Minister Bolojan’s cabinet, according to an INSCOP survey. A total of 53.4% of respondents say the new government will lead Romania in the wrong direction, while 36.6% remain optimistic. Those who think the country is headed in a good direction are typically PNL and USR voters, people under 30, public sector employees, and residents of Bucharest or other large cities. The pessimistic respondents are mainly AUR voters, individuals with primary education, and residents of smaller towns and rural areas. The INSCOP poll was conducted between June 20–26, 2025, using the CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing) method. The sample size was 1,150 people aged 18 and older. The maximum margin of error is ±2.9%, with a confidence level of 95%. According to the survey, those who believe the new ministers and prime minister will take the country in the wrong direction are often AUR voters, live in rural areas, and are TikTok users. Conversely, those who support the new government are typically PNL and USR voters, have higher education, and live in large cities. The percentage of Romanians who think the country is going in the wrong direction remains high—61%. Meanwhile, 30.9% are more optimistic, and 8.1% of respondents either did not know or did not answer.
Romanians spent roughly EUR 40 billion in large retail chains last year, representing an increase of 7.1% year-over-year. The 2024 growth rate marked a slowdown compared to 2023 (+11.1% vs. 2022) but remained above inflation, according to the Romania Retail Snapshot 2025 produced by real estate consultancy company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Major food stores […]
The Romanian government will implement tax hikes and spending reforms starting August 1 in an attempt to curb the growing budget deficit and avoid a looming financial crisis, prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced. The measures include increases in VAT and excise duties, a new health contribution on pensions, and a doubling of the tax on […]
Bucharest gears up for the first edition of Neversea Kapital, chamber music festival SoNoRo Musikland tours cities and villages in Transylvania, and outdoor enthusiasts can reconnect...
SoNoRo Musikland, the chamber music festival celebrating the architectural heritage of Transylvania, has scheduled this year concerts in Sibiu and Copșa Mare, in addition to Cincu, Saschiz, Meșendorf, Criț, Viscri, Codlea, Făgăraș, and Brașov. This year's program spans 16 days and 23 events, comprising 16 concerts, two jam sessions, and five concerts for children held […]
The General Prosecutor's Office sent to trial former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu for promoting the cult of war criminals and spreading fascist, legionary, racist, and xenophobic ideas, News.ro...
DP World has inaugurated the first drive-through cargo scanner in Central and Eastern Europe at its RO-RO terminal in the Port of Constanța. According to the company, the new system significantly cuts truck inspection times, boosting trade efficiency across the region. The high-tech scanner reduces inspection times for import and transit trucks from up to […]
