Romanians between the ages of 35 and 44 are at the top of the list when it comes to launching new companies in 2023, especially in the IT sector, according to a specialized analysis published on Friday.The data analyzed by StartCo, a platform specialized in online company establishment and management services, reveals that Bucharest continues to be a central hub for start-ups, closely followed by Cluj-Napoca and other regional cities.According to the quoted source, 30% of the newly established natural legal persons (PFA)s between January and October 2023 are in the technology area, and over a quarter (26.6%) are with an IT profile.Other fields offering opportunities for starting a business are: Online trade (20.58% of newly established companies and 9.16% of PFAs), Marketing & Consulting (11.32% of new businesses and 12.79% of PFAs) and Alternative Education (7.54% of the newly established PFAs).Most of the start-ups opened in 2023 through StartCo (39.46%) were registered in Bucharest, while Cluj-Napoca claimed the title of regional leader, with a share of 10.75% , with a small difference compared to the cumulative percentage for three other important cities, respectively: 12.3% of the new businesses have their headquarters in Iasi, Timisoara or Brasov.The Romanians' appetite to have their own business is highest in the 35-44 age range (27.5%), followed by the 45-54 segment (24%), those between 25 and 34 years old (20%), and between 18 and 24 years old (11%).StartCo, the platform through which thousands of start-ups have been opened in Romania to date, also offers services for issuing invoices and online accounting.
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
