The number of natural and juridical persons registered in the first five months of 2022 dropped by 6.5%, compared to the same period of 2021, to 62,777, of which 46,783 are limited companies, according to data centralized by the National Office of Trade Registrar (ONRC). Most registrations were recorded in Bucharest – 11,623 (plus 14.21%, compared to January-May 2021) and in the counties of Cluj – 3,955 (plus 5.55%), Ilfov -3,184 (plus 5.33%) and Timis – 3,084 (plus 1.21%). At the opposite pole, the smallest number of registrations was in the counties of Covasna – 352 (minus 24.14%, compared to the first 5 months of 2021), Tulcea – 457 (minus 20.66%) and Ialomita -473 (plus 5.58%). According to ONRC, the fields in which most registrations were made are: wholesale and retail trade, vehicle and motorcycle repairs (11,136, minus 20.62% compared to the same period of 2021), constructions (6,980, minus 7.79%) and professional, scientific and technical activities (6,934, plus 18.73%).
The forecasts made by managers in the second half of 2024, as expressed in the CONFIDEX study, were more pessimistic than the actual economic reality of Romania. The onset of the year, however, marked by surprising events, international geo-political tensions, and the unpredictability of the upcoming presidential elections in Romania, may heighten the caution levels […]
Arval Romania has recently launched Arval Re-Lease, a new service dedicated to the local market focusing on the leasing of used vehicles that have completed an operational leasing contract. Arval Re-Lease is designed to meet the common needs of companies, offering comprehensive solutions to reduce costs associated with vehicle rental, insurance, and maintenance services. Arval […]
Bogdan Crețu’s novel Mai puțin decât dragostea/ Less Than Love is Romania’s nomination for this year’s European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL). The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) recognizes emerging fiction writers from the European Union and beyond. Each year, national juries choose their proposal in a rotating selection of countries participating in the […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan is attending the European Council in Brussels on Thursday, March 6, to signal Romania’s position in favor of strengthening NATO's European pillar, supporting Ukraine, and increasing defense spending. He also met with several European leaders before the summit, including the next chancellor of Germany. European leaders met in Brussels to discuss […]
Russia carried out 34 hybrid attacks against Romania in 2024, according to a report presented in the Italian Parliament, based on information published by Romanian authorities regarding last year’s annulled presidential elections. On March 3, Italy’s ambassador to Bucharest, Alfred Maria Durande, announced that foreign forces were involved in the 2024 presidential elections in Romania....
Le Bistrot Français, part of the prestigious hospitality associations Relais & Châteaux, has started a collaboration with Chef Tom Meyer, one of the most appreciated French cooks, awarded by the Michelin guide and holding the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Starting Monday, March 3, the restaurant’s menu will bear his signature, marking a special […]
