A total of 83,012 companies were deregistered nationwide in 2024, 16.52% more compared to the previous year, according to statistics from the National Trade Registry Office (ONRC).The highest number of deregistrations was recorded in Bucharest, with 12,982 (a 9.83% increase compared to 2023), and in the counties of Cluj (4,290, +15.14%), Timi? (3,431, +10.22%), Constanta (3,163, +7.26%), Iasi (2,972, +7.33%), Dambovita (2,833, +48.09%), and Bihor (2,804, +26.53%).On the other hand, the fewest deregistrations were recorded in the counties of Ialomita (558, up by 34.13% compared to the previous year), Calarasi (577, +3.96%), Giurgiu (597, +7.76%), Teleorman (658, +5.96%), and Covasna (689, +20.45%).The most significant increases in the number of deregistrations were registered in the counties of Dambovita (+48.09%), Dolj (+47.62%), Maramures (+44.93%), and Harghita (+41.76%). Only in the county of Bacau was there a slight decrease in the number of deregistrations, by 0.24%.By sector, the highest number of deregistrations was recorded in wholesale and retail trade, motor vehicle and motorcycle repair, with 19,099 (+11.11%, compared to 2023), agriculture, forestry, and fishing (8,863, +65.23%), transportation and storage (7,735, +23.29%), and professional, scientific, and technical activities (7,281, +13.29%).In December 2024, there were 8,603 deregistrations of companies, the highest numbers being in Bucharest (1,186) and in the counties of Cluj (553), Timis (392), Arges (359), Iasi (330), and Prahova (321).
“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...
