The number of companies that suspended their activity in January 2025 was 1,706, down by 30.37% compared to the similar period in 2024, according to data published by the National Trade Registry Office (ONRC).Most of the companies that suspended their activity were from Bucharest, respectively 192 (down 30.69% compared to the first month of 2024), followed by Cluj county, with 96 suspended companies (minus 26.72%), Bihor - 95 (minus 7.77%), Iasi - 78 (minus 17.89%), Prahova - 73 (minus 2.67%) and Suceava 69 (plus 7.81%).Conversely, the fewest suspensions were recorded in the counties of Ialomita - 6 (minus 70% compared to January 2024), Galati - 9 (minus 71.88%), Caras-Severin - 11 (minus 47.62%) and Gorj - 14 (the same as in the first month of 2024).The largest increases in the number of suspensions were recorded in the counties of Calarasi (21.74%%), Giurgiu (plus 18.75%) and Covasna (plus 12.5%), while the most significant decreases were recorded in the counties of Dambovita (minus 74.26%), Galati (minus 71.88%) and Ialomita (minus 70%).By sector of activity, the highest number of suspensions was recorded in wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, respectively 301 (minus 44.77% compared to January 2024), construction - 169 (minus 29.29%) and in professional, scientific and technical activities - 136 (minus 46.25%).
“Catane,” a dark comedy inspired by real events and directed by Ioana Mischie, is set to have its first special screenings in Romania after a successful festival circuit. The film had its world premiere at the IFFI Goa festival in India and was nominated this year at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Best […]
Romania is among the European countries where water reserves are decreasing at an alarming rate, according to an analysis carried out by researchers from University College London in collaboration with The Guardian and Watershed Investigations. Scientists analyzed data from the period 2002–2024 provided by satellites that monitor changes in the Earth's...
George Smyth, 18, went missing on a hike near Romania’s famous Bran Castle more than a week ago. On November 23, the British citizen started to suffer from hypothermia and exhaustion and called the emergency services. Trying to locate him, mountain rescue services conducted searches over the next few days but were only able to […]
Over 107,000 people in Prahova and Dâmbovița counties, in southern Romania, have been without drinking water since Friday, November 28, due to problems at the Paltinu Dam. According to local authorities, the problems are set to persist until next week. The dam registered a drop in water levels, leading to problems in the water distribution system. […]
A special ‘Silent Day’ event will be held at the Bucharest Christmas Market in Constituției Square on Wednesday, December 3, aimed at creating a quieter and more accessible environment for children with sensory disabilities. The initiative is designed to make the festive market manageable for children who may struggle with loud noise, bright lights, and […]
Romanians have the highest level of trust in others in the European Union, according to the most recent Eurostat data for the year 2024, ahead of the usual leader of the ranking, Finland. The indicator ‘trust in others’ measures a person’s trust in people they do not know on a scale from 0 (‘I...
