The total number of active bank cards in Romania at the end of December 31, 2023 was standing at 21,751,803, up 665,814 from the end of June 2023, according to data with National Bank of Romania (BNR).Of these, 21,549,687 had a cash function, 587,008 more than at the end of the first half of 2023.As of December 31, 2023, there were 10,229 cash dispensers in Romania, down 15 from June 30, 2023, as well as 456,897 POS devices, up 39,130, and 446,708 EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale) machines, up 38,881.
Romanian singer Alexandra Ușurelu will perform a Christmas Charity Concert on Thursday, December 18, at the Ibis Bucharest Politehnica Hotel. The event will raise funds to support the education of 100 children with severe illnesses through the Păsări Association. According to the organizers, each ticket purchased will contribute directly to this cause. Alexandra Ușurelu, known […]
eXp Realty, a leading independent real estate brokerage and a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings (Nasdaq: EXPI), has officially entered the Romanian market as part of its ongoing global expansion. The company also launched in Turkey, Peru, Japan, Ecuador, and South Korea in 2025. The company reported third-quarter sales volume of USD 54.1 billion and […]
About 75% of Romanian employees say that work plays an important role in their lives, but is not their life’s main purpose. Moreover, only 9% of Romanian employees are completely disengaged at work, according to a Pluxee-Ipsos study that surveyed 8,700 employees across 10 countries. Far from confirming the “Great Detachment,” the study presents several […]
The Romanian chain of stores Contakt, a leader in mobile phone accessories retail, announced its entry into the Czech market this week. The company is currently conducting an initial public offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). Contakt has already signed for two locations in Prague, in premium retail areas located in high-traffic malls. […]
Romania is expected to be affected by a mass of Saharan dust between November 21 and 23, according to the National Meteorological Administration (ANM), as reported by Digi24. The airborne particles, carried by a south-westerly air flow, will spread across much of the country, with dust deposits becoming visible particularly in areas...
Romania’s business landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with company revenues tripling and profits increasing more than fourfold between 2008 and 2024, according to a comprehensive study released by Termene.ro. Based on official financial data, the research highlights what analysts describe as the country’s entry into a “new normal” of economic maturity. The study showed […]
