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).
Registrations have opened for Romania ClimAccelerator, the program supporting green startups that propose innovative solutions in areas such as urban mobility, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable cities, circular economy, industrial emissions reduction, environmental education, and responsible consumption. Startups will be selected in two categories: Pre-Seed Stage, for teams at the beginning of their journey that […]
The town of Pecica, in Arad County, western Romania, is set to build a lake and a modern year-round functioning thermal pool in a bid to attract Romanian tourists that have so far gone to Hungary for similar facilities. The town initially planned to use thermal water for the heating system of 13 public buildings. […]
APADOR-CH, one of Romania’s oldest human rights organizations, has called on President Nicușor Dan to clarify how the state intends to combat disinformation without infringing on freedom of expression. In an open letter published on June 14, the organization raised concerns about the president’s recent statement that he would bring the issue of online disinformation […]
Romania’s state-owned passenger railway operator CFR Călători has warned that insufficient public service compensation for 2025, combined with declining revenues, may lead to significant disruptions in rail transport, the company said in a statement issued on June 13. The carrier stated that funding for the upcoming year is expected to fall below 2024 levels, creating […]
Romania's gross external debt (not including the loans contracted by FDI companies from parent groups) increased by 12% y/y or EUR 16.5 billion in 12 months to April 2025, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania. The gross external debt (GED) reached EUR 158.2 billion, equivalent to 44.7% of the country's GDP. […]
Romania’s nominal GDP has reached EUR 354 billion in 2024 and EUR 358 billion in the four quarters to March 2025, nearly tripling from EUR 125 billion in 2009. While often cited as evidence of rapid economic expansion, this 182% increase over 15 years significantly overstates the country’s real economic progress, according to our calculations. […]
