Net investments in the national economy amounted to 189.3 billion lei in 2023, an increase of 16.6% compared to the previous year, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Tuesday.The increase was recorded in all structural items: machinery (including means of transport) by 20.6%, new construction works by 16.8% and other expenditure by 4%.Most investments were in new construction works, with a total of 114.2 billion lei in the first ten months. An amount of 58.5 billion lei went to machinery and means of transport and 16.5 billion lei to other expenditure.In the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, net investment in the national economy increased 22.1%, with an increase of 37.1% in structural items: machinery (including transport equipment) and 23.8% in new construction works. Other expenditure decreased 16.4%.Net investments represent the expenses for the creation of new fixed assets, development, modernisation and reconstruction of existing ones, as well as the value of services related to the transfer of ownership of existing fixed assets and land taken over with payment from other units or from the population (notary fees, commissions, transport and handling expenses, etc.), says INS.
On October 30, 2025, Envisia will host the 3rd edition of the Future of Boards Gala. The event brings together board members, executives, and governance ecosystem partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing responsible leadership, corporate governance, and high-performing boards. The six award categories celebrate individuals and boards who, through courageous decisions and integrity, create […]
The European real estate debt market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by stabilized interest rates, competitive lending, and renewed investor confidence. According to AEW’s latest research, the credit financing gap across Europe is narrowing, with improved lending conditions helping to ease refinancing pressures that have weighed on the sector in recent years. Between […]
French retail chain Carrefour may want to sell its stores in Romania and exit the market, according to the French publication L’Informe. Moreover, it would also like to get rid of its operations in Poland and Argentina, according to the same source. So far, Carrefour has reportedly only analyzed a possible exit from the local […]
Romanians are not looking forward to Black Friday with more enthusiasm than last year, according to a recent survey. The main reasons are economic instability and the decline in purchasing power. Around 22% of Romanians say they will not buy anything on Black Friday 2025, and only 15% of Romanians plan to spend more compared […]
Cristina Ghițulică, a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies (Politehnica Bucharest), was elected as the first woman president of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, or ENQA. Ghițulică is the director general of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. She was elected to head ENQA […]
The Bucharest National Opera and the Kinetobebe Association announced “The Dance of Velvet Steps,” a premiere performance for the audience with special needs, on Sunday, November 16. The show consists of a ballet performance adapted and made accessible for children and adults with disabilities. The performance is primarily addressed to children and adults with special […]
