The number of companies that suspended their activity in the first nine months of 2024 was 13,481, an increase of 19.29% compared to the same period last year, according to data published by the National Trade Registry Office (ONRC).The highest number of companies that suspended their activity was in Bucharest, with 1,619 (an increase of 20.64% compared to January-September 2023), followed by the counties of Cluj, with 837 suspended companies (up 10.13%), Iasi - 603 (up 26.68%), Bihor - 588 (up 34.55%) and Brasov - 578 (up 10.73%).On the other hand, the fewest suspensions were recorded in the counties of Ialomita - 82 (up 7.89% compared to the first nine months of 2023), Covasna - 96 (up 20%), Gorj - 98 (up 4.26%), Giurgiu - 107 (up 52.86%) and Teleorman - 107 (up 1.9%).The largest increases in the number of suspensions were recorded in the counties of Dambovita (up 77.72%), Tulcea (up 58.11%) and Giurgiu (up 52.86%), while decreases occurred only in the counties of Caras-Severin (down 5.69%), Calarasi (down 3.33%), Vaslui (down 1.62%) and Satu Mare (down 0.51%).By sector, the highest number of suspensions occurred in wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, with 3,134 (up 4.5%), followed by professional, scientific, and technical activities - 1,238 suspensions (up 12.75%), and construction - 1,210 suspensions (up 41.19%).In September 2024, 1,134 suspensions were recorded, the highest numbers being in Bucharest (115), Constanta (112), Iasi (57), Cluj (48) and Sibiu (45).
Bogdan Mircea Petre, one of the lawyers who represented far-right politician Călin Georgescu, is allegedly involved in a case of sexual assault after he was caught in the act during a meeting with a minor, according to Digi24. The “sting operation” was organized by Alex Costandachi, known in the public space as Justițiarul...
Roughly 8 out of 10 chief financial officers, or CFOs, from Romania’s largest companies say they now need constantly updated financial forecasts, unlike previous years when the focus was primarily on financial results, budgeting, and accounting, according to Inulta, a company specializing in Corporate and Enterprise Performance Management. The forecasts come to offer a degree […]
Romanian prosecutors have placed a precautionary seizure on the accounts and assets of the mercenary Horațiu Potra, in a case of tax evasion, embezzlement, and money laundering. The measure targets over RON 24 million, nearly 30 kilograms of gold, a property in Bucharest, and 11 properties and apartments in Sibiu. According to investigators cited by […]
The first sales figures from two of the largest European markets, France and Germany, both major markets for the Dacia brand, show that the debut of the carmaker's largest SUV, the Bigster, has been impressive. June data on car registrations in Germany show that the Dacia Bigster managed to sell 1,227 units in its second […]
After a 2024 marked by adaptation and consolidation, Romanian eCommerce entered 2025 with a more restrained dynamic. According to MerchantPro Compass, the biannual analysis conducted by MerchantPro, a SaaS eCommerce platform supporting over 2,000 active online stores—the first half of this year confirms a paradigm shift: it’s no longer about how much you sell, but […]
The TIFF Unlimited Caravan is hitting the road for the 16th consecutive year, bringing a diverse selection of Romanian and international films to audiences across the country. From July to September 2025, the traveling film series will stop in ten towns and cities, offering outdoor and indoor screenings of comedies, love stories, and family-friendly films. […]
