A total of 62,556 companies were deregistered nationwide in the first nine months of 2025, 5.93% more against the same period last year, according to statistics from the National Trade Register Office (ONRC).The most deregistrations were recorded in Bucharest, namely 11,183 (an increase by 23.04% compared to the first nine months of 2024), and in the counties of Cluj (3,161, +7.7%), Bihor (2,525, +27.65%), Constanta (2,496, +9.38%), Timis (2,362, -1.17%), Ilfov (2,290, +13.42%) and Iasi (2,281, +9.19%).At the opposite side of the scale, the fewest deletions were recorded in the counties of Ialomita (371, down 6.79% compared to January - September 2024), Calarasi (404, +1%), Covasna (484, +1.68%), Giurgiu (502, +17.84%), Teleorman (533, +14.87%) and Caras-Severin (547, the same as in the first nine months of 2024).More significant increases in the number of deregistrations were recorded in the counties of Olt (+31.72%), Bihor (+27.65%) and Bucharest (+23.04%), while the largest decreases were reported in Dambovita (-31.63%), Harghita (- 19.34%) and Botosani (-13.73%).By field, the highest number of deregistrations was recorded in wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, respectively 14,124 (+3.88%, compared to the first nine months of 2024), agriculture, forestry and fishing (6,185, - 4.11%), and transport and storage (5,348, + 0.43%).In September 2025, 6,025 company deregistrations were recorded, most in Bucharest (1,222) and in the counties of Cluj (294), Ilfov (261), Constanta (247), Bihor (234) and Timis (211).
The far-right opposition parties in the Romanian Parliament are set to file a motion of no confidence against the government headed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. The motion, authored by senator Ninel Peia of the Peace – Romania First group, is specifically aimed at the reformist party Save Romania Union (USR), and is entitled “Romania […]
Romania's iconic rock singer Adrian Pleșca, known as “Artan,” died on Tuesday, December 2, after a fatal stroke, at the age of 64. The artist founded the well-known band “Timpuri Noi” in 1982 and “Partizan” in 2001, and was popular on the Romanian rock scene. Over the years, he left and returned to the two bands. Several […]
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, re-shared a post about the Craiova Christmas Market on X on Monday, December 1. She described the event as "beautiful" and included three emojis in her caption. The original post highlighted that the Craiova Christmas Market was taking place in a safe environment. "No concrete barriers. No armed guards. No […]
Real estate developer Globalworth has begun construction on Green Court D, the fourth building in its Green Court office complex in Bucharest’s Aurel Vlaicu area. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the project is now in its preliminary phase, which includes enclosure works and excavation for the basement structure, the company said. The new building will […]
Romania’s National Committee for Emergency Situations decided to distribute drinking water from the state reserves to 13 localities in the counties of Prahova and Dâmboviţa. The area was severely impacted by a drop in water levels at the Paltinu Dam, leading to problems in the water distribution system and affecting over 100,000 people, local hospitals, […]
Rock star Marilyn Manson will return to Romania next summer to perform at Rockstadt Extreme Fest, organizers announced on Tuesday, December 2. He is among the headliners confirmed for the local rock and metal festival, which will take place from July 27 to 31 in Ghimbav, Brașov county. “For the first time ever, Marilyn Manson […]
