The number of dissolved firms has increased by 15.52% in the first six months of 2024 up to 22,459 against 19,442 in the similar period of last year, according to the data centralized by the National Bureau of Commercial Register (ONRC).Most dissolved firms were in Bucharest, namely 4,722 firms (growing number by 14.64% against the first semester of 2023) and in Ilfov (1,234 plus 41.84%) Constan?a (1,203, plus 34,87%), Cluj (1,183, plus 17,83%), Timis (1,012, minus 0,49%) and Iasi (852, plus 35,67%). At the other end, the fewest dissolved firms were in Covasna county, namely 111 (plus 2.78% against the first six months of 2023), Ialomita (115, similar to the same period of last year),Caras-Severin (144, plus 6.67%), Mehedinti (145, plus 25%) and Calarasi (174,minus 4.92%).The industry with the most business dissolutions from January through June 2024 is wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, where 6,085 dissolutions were reported nationwide. Compared to the same period last year, dissolutions in this sector rose by 12.66%. According to the cited source, construction, professional, scientific and technical activities, and manufacturing are other sectors where a large number of company dissolutions were recorded, respectively 2,280 (+26.95%), 2,230 (+16.45%) and 1,881 (+11.43%). In June 2024, there were 3,230 business dissolutions, most of them in Bucharest (684) and in Constanta (205), Cluj (166), Ilfov (152) and Timis (145) counties.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
