A total of 38,332 companies were deregistered nationwide in the first seven months of 2023, 6.52% fewer than in the same period last year, according to statistics from the National Trade Register Office (ONRC).The most deregistrations were recorded in Bucharest - 6,195 (minus 5.22% compared to January - July 2022) and in Cluj -1,842 (minus 1.07%), Constanta - 1,731 (minus 5.15%) and Timis - 1,715 (minus 7.85%) counties.Conversely, the fewest deregistrations were recorded in the counties of Ialomita - 231 (down 31.45% compared to the first seven months of 2022), Covasna - 277 (minus 18.77%) and Giurgiu - 300 (minus 27.36%).The most significant increases in the number of deregistrations were recorded in the counties of Dambovita (plus 20.45%), Botosani (plus 16.90%) and Bacau (plus 16.88%).During the period under review, the largest decreases in the number of deregistrations were recorded in the counties of Ialomita (minus 31.45%), Giurgiu (minus 27.36%) and Ilfov (minus 22.43%).By sector of activity, the highest number of deregistrations was recorded in wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles - 9,750 (minus 12%, compared to January - July 2022), professional, scientific and technical activities - 3,345 (minus 2.22%) and transport and storage - 3,226 (plus 1.38%).In July 2023, 4,437 companies were deregistered, most of them in Bucharest (830) and in the counties of Constanta (208), Timis (181) and Cluj (176).
Two Romanians were arrested during Sunday night, May 11, after robbing empty houses in the evacuated mountain village of Brienz located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The village had been evacuated since November due to rock falls. The locality was, however, monitored by the authorities to prevent break-ins. The would-be thieves apparently tried to […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or EBRD, has revised its estimates regarding the evolution of the Romanian economy in 2025 downward to 1.6%. The bank expects Romania’s GDP to grow 0.2% less than the 1.8% estimate made in February, and to increase by 2.4% in 2026. Romania's GDP growth slowed to 0.8% in […]
During a meeting on Monday, May 12, the Cluj-Napoca Local Council approved a draft resolution that imposes smoking restrictions in several public spaces in the city, including public transport stations, parks, and sports facilities. The resolution was adopted with 22 votes in favor and 3 abstentions, and will come into effect 90 days from the […]
An internal survey by Romanian Business Leaders, which does not have national representativeness but was answered by 417 entrepreneurs, shows that 62% of entrepreneurs expect to have to make layoffs, while a third expect the number of employees to remain the same. The expected layoffs are directly connected to the possibility of Romania choosing a […]
Romanian Istvan Kovacs will be the main referee for the UEFA Champions League final between Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan, which will be played on May 31 in Munich. The match will be Kovacs’ third European final in the last 4 years. The 40-year-old referee has previously officiated the UEFA Europa Conference League final in […]
Over 70 museums across Romania will open their doors after hours for the 21st edition of Night of Museums, one of the country's most anticipated cultural events. Held on the night of May 17, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore exhibitions, installations, and creative activities in an unconventional, late-night setting. From major […]
