In the first ten months of 2024, Romania produced 2.246 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe), down 92,200 toe (-3.9%) than in the same period of the previous year, according to data centralized by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Imports of crude oil totaled 6.665 million toe during the period, 313,200 toe more than in January-November 2023 (+4.9%).According to the latest Energy Balance Forecast, published by the National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis (CNSP), the production of crude oil is expected to decrease until 2027 at an average annual rate of 2.5%.Thus, 2.82 million toe (minus 3.1% compared to 2023) will be extracted in 2024, 2.74 million toe (minus 2.8%) in 2025, 2.68 million toe (minus 2.2%) in 2026 and 2.63 million toe (minus 1.9%) in 2027.According to the CNSP, this decrease will be the consequence of the natural decline in the supply of reserves and the maintenance of existing production units.Imports of steel will increase from 7.35 million toe in 2023 to 7.8 million toe in 2027, at an average annual rate of 1.5%. After a drop of 13.7% expected for 2024, to 6.34 million toe, imports will increase by 10.4% in 2025, to 7 million toe, by 7.4% in 2026, to 7.52 million toe, and by 7.8% in 2027.
Unanimously adopted, the Nordis Law marks a decisive moment for Romania’s residential market. It introduces a set of rules designed to protect buyers, hold developers accountable, and reduce speculative risks, with a strong focus on transparency and stability. Under the new legislation, the reservation fee cannot exceed 5% of the property value, reservation contracts cannot […]
Via Dobrogeana, a planned trail covering the southeastern part of the country, aims to offer travelers the opportunity to explore the region's cultural and ethnic diversity. The trail will be about 850 km long, stretching from the 17th-century Sfânta Precista Monastery in Galați to Ialomița County. Via Dobrogeana will be a mixed route. In addition […]
Police and prosecutors carried out 25 searches in Romania and Italy on Tuesday, November 18, aiming to dismantle a group made up of four families, who allegedly sexually exploited, mainly in Italy, more than 30 victims. After the searches, 19 people were detained, and two others were placed under judicial control for forming an organized […]
Deep Purple, one of the most important rock bands in the world, is set to return to Romania for a concert on October 1, 2026, at the BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca. A giant in global rock, Deep Purple is one of the most appreciated bands in the world. The group boasts five decades of chart-topping […]
Profluo, a startup that automates a company's financial processes using AI, has attracted investment from corporate venture capital fund BCR Seed Starter, Inspire Capital, and other investors in a EUR 850,000 funding round. BCR Seed Starter, which led the round, invested EUR 500,000 in Profluo. The funding will support the company's plans to scale its […]
The Romanian film “Catane,” signed by Ioana Mischie, will have its world premiere at the International Film Festival of India, held annually in Goa. This year's edition is scheduled between November 20 and 28. The Romanian-Italian comedy stars Costel Caşcaval, Iulia Lumânăre, and Cristian Bota. The first screening of the film is scheduled for November 24. […]
