On 28 February 2025, the National Bank of Romania's (BNR) foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 62,593 million, compared to EUR 60,837 million on 31 January 2025, according to a BNR press release.During the month, the following flows were recorded: EUR 6,355 million worth of inflows representing: changes in credit institutions' foreign currency-denominated required reserves with the BNR; inflows into the Ministry of Finance's accounts (including the amounts from the Ministry of Finance's Eurobond issues with a nominal value of EUR 2,800 million and USD-denominated Eurobonds with a nominal value of approximately EUR 1,200 million) and other.Also there were EUR 4,599 million worth of outflows representing: changes in credit institutions' foreign currency-denominated required reserves with the NBR; interest payments and principal repayments on foreign currency public debt (approximately EUR 543 million); payments from the European Commission's account and other.The gold stock remained steady at 103.6 tonnes. However, following the change in the international price of gold, its value amounted to EUR 9,171 million.On 28 February 2025, Romania's international reserves (foreign currencies and gold) stood at EUR 71,764 million, compared to EUR 69,810 million on 31 January 2025.During March 2025, the payments due on the foreign currency-denominated public and publicly guaranteed debt amount to approximately EUR 501 million.
This article series tells the stories of the 15 finalists selected in the BVB Arena program. BVB Arena is the flagship program of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, dedicated to developing and promoting the Romanian entrepreneurial environment. The program’s goal is to select and promote Romanian companies that have the greatest growth potential and high chances […]
Salt Bank, the first 100% digital Romanian bank built entirely from scratch, has been named by Celent as the 2025 Model Bank for Digital Bank Launch. Celent is one of the world’s most prestigious research and advisory firms focused on technology for financial institutions. By receiving the title of "2025 Model Bank for Digital Bank […]
The 8th edition of the national educational program “Healthy Lifestyle, Diverse Nutrition and an Eco-Responsible Attitude” under the motto “Good for Taste, Good for Health, Good for the Planet!” has concluded. The program was organized by the Taste Celebration Association and funded by the Auchan Foundation with 100,000 euros. The program aims to convey to […]
Romania's budget deficit, meaning the gap between revenues and expenditures, reached 3.39% of GDP after the first five months of the year, while the new government grapples with balancing initiatives. The deficit increased compared to the first four months, when it stood at 2.95% of GDP, and remained roughly stable compared to the first five […]
eLog, a Balkan-based provider of reusable transport packaging systems for the retail sector, has entered the Romanian market by leasing 4,000 sqm of warehouse and office space at CTPark Bucharest North. The facility, developed by CTP, will serve as eLog’s first operational hub in Romania, supporting its expansion into local retail logistics. Specializing in Retail […]
More than three-quarters of Romanians (76%) see Artificial Intelligence as an opportunity for the economy and society, although half of them also acknowledge its risks, according to a new RoCoach and Novel Research study. Overall, over one-third of respondents (35.7%) believe that AI will primarily lead to job losses, even if new types of roles […]
