Non-residents' direct investment in Romania totalled EUR 1,229 million (compared with EUR 1,345 million in January - February 2023), of which equity (including the estimated net reinvestment of earnings) and intercompany lending recorded net values of EUR 1,105 million and EUR 124 million, respectively. according to data published on Friday by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).The number of companies running on foreign capital newly established in Romania decreased in the first two months of 2024 by 8.3%, y-o-y, to 1,084 companies, according to data with the National Companies Registry Office (ONRC).The more than 1,084 start-ups had a subscribed share capital totalling USD 5.866 million, up 5.4% over USD 5.564 million in January-February 2023.In February 2024, 603 companies on foreign capital were registered (down 14.2 y-o-y), of a subscribed capital of RON 2.908 million (down 10.7%). Most of the start-ups operated in wholesale and retail trade, auto and motorcycle repair (25.97 of the total), professional, administrative, scientific and technical activities (21.06% of the total) and transport, storage and communication (17.25%).At the end of February 2024, there were 252,310 companies running on foreign capital in Romania. The value of the subscribed capital stood at almost USD 70.178 billion.The largest number of companies running on foreign capital was opened by investors from Italy, namely 52,901 (subscribed capital of USD 3.418 billion), but the largest value of the share capital belongs to Dutch companies, USD 13.053 billion in 6,117 companies.
On November 20th, 2025, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) celebrated 30 years since its reopening, organizing a series of anniversary events along with various representatives of the Romanian capital market. Three decades ago, the first transactions took place on the BVB, and the Romanian investment landscape as we know it today began to take shape. […]
With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve created the new Collection of Boromir Infused Cozonac with natural vanilla syrup and pistachio. Unique, slightly moist, and richly filled, our latest assortments of Boromir Infused Cozonac make every festive moment with your loved ones even more special. Each bite melts in your mouth, bringing warmth, comfort, […]
Romanian airline AnimaWings announced on Friday, November 21, that starting in 2026, it will operate five new air routes from Timișoara International Airport, serving holiday destinations in Italy and Greece. The new connections include Athens (ATH), Olbia – Sardinia (OLB), Kefalonia (EFL), Thessaloniki (SKG), and Kavala (KVA). “We want Timișoara to become a reference point […]
President Nicușor Dan promulgated a law establishing October 29 as Queen Marie Day, following the bill’s adoption by the Chamber of Deputies on October 28, news agency Agerpres reported. The new law designates the date as a day dedicated to commemorating the life and historical contribution of Queen Marie of Romania. On October 29, public […]
Horaţiu Potra, the mercenary leader with alleged ties to Russia who previously fled Romania, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days after his extradition from Dubai. He is investigated for attempted actions against the constitutional order, violation of the regime of weapons and ammunition, and violation of the regime of explosive materials. The same preventive […]
Nicușor Dan is the political figure in whom Bucharest residents have the most trust, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. The former mayor, now head of state, is followed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. More precisely, 44.2% of the total sample state that they have quite a lot or very much trust in Nicușor […]
