The number of employees in the capital reached 1,093,506 people at the end of May 2024, compared to 1,077,209 people in the similar period of 2023, according to data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The average gross wage was 10,584 RON at the end of May 2024 (9,399 RON in May 2023), and the net one was 6,428 RON (5,816 RON in May 2023).On the other hand, at the end of May 2024, 10,259 unemployed persons were registered in Bucharest, down by 1,985 persons compared to the same period of the previous year. The unemployment rate stood at 0.8% (1% in May 2023).
In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It's a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols […]
President Nicușor Dan said the “rule of law is not negotiable” and stressed that serious problems affecting the justice system can be resolved, as public concern grows following allegations of corruption highlighted in a recent investigative documentary by Recorder titled “Captured Judiciary.” People
Romanian authorities have reportedly confirmed an increase in “super flu” cases in December after the virus caused unprecedented problems in other European countries. In total, over 3,000 flu cases were reported in Romania in just the first week of December, double the number recorded in the previous week (1,504), Euronews Romania reported. The virus is […]
This autumn, a mature linden tree on the campus of the British School of Bucharest (BSB) was relocated to a new position within the school grounds to make space for the development of new sports facilities. The operation, supervised by two UK specialists from Ruskins Trees & Soil Biology Ltd, represents the first such relocation […]
Romania continues to record the largest value-added tax gap in the European Union, losing around one-third of both VAT and corporate tax revenues, according to an analysis by PwC Romania based on the VAT Gap in Europe report by the European Union. The country has held the top position in VAT non-collection for the past […]
Romanian companies recorded higher profitability than peers in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland across nine economic sectors, positioning Romania among the most attractive regional markets for investors in selected industries, Ziarul Financiar reported, citing a joint study by the Bucharest...
