Tax law predictability and the flexibilization of the Labor Code were among the topics tackled on Tuesday at a meeting between Senate President Ilie Bolojan and representatives of Amazon, a major investor in Romania's technology sector, which will soon celebrate 20 years of presence in the country, a release posted on the Senate's website informs."An important point of the discussions was the need for legislative predictability, especially as regards tax changes. Amazon representatives emphasized the importance of a clear calendar for implementing legislative changes, avoiding short-term decisions without consulting the business environment, and creating a stable climate favorable to investments. In this context, they reiterated the need for constant dialogue between the authorities and the private sector. Another topic was a higher flexibility of the Labor Code, considered a key factor for attracting foreign investments. Aspects such as performance management, regulation of the work schedule and stimulating competitiveness were highlighted as elements that can contribute to increasing Romania's attractiveness as an investment destination," the release states.The Senate President spoke about the measures needed to reduce the budget deficit below the 7% threshold through a process of reorganization of the public institutions, which includes streamlining the administration by eliminating redundant structures, axing unjustified positions and optimizing operational costs.Ilie Bolojan also emphasized the importance of the presidential election in May, which "will influence Romania's strategic direction in the coming years."Amazon Romania, with headquarters in Iasi and offices in Bucharest and Timisoara, carries out activities in key areas such as software development, research, AI, cybersecurity and cloud computing. Amazon is involved in educational and social projects, including the construction of a STEM Park in partnership with the 'Gheorghe Asachi' Technical University of Iasi, which stimulates children's interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Romania took the presidency of the Central European Initiative (or CEI) on Wednesday, November 26, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE). The organization is a regional intergovernmental forum established in 1989, following the fall of the Berlin Wall. It gathers 17 Member States in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe […]
Trade between Romania and Poland continues to grow, with annual bilateral exchanges in goods now valued at more than EUR 12 billion, according to figures presented by the Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PRBCC). The data was released during a reception in Bucharest marking Poland’s Independence Day and Romania’s National Day. Polish investments […]
As Romania moves closer to implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, local employers are preparing for one of the most consequential shifts in workplace regulation in over a decade. The directive, set for transposition by June 2026, introduces strict new rules on salary disclosure, pay reporting, and equal-pay verification, aiming to close persistent gender gaps […]
A young Romanian has developed a new system that allows people to return entire bags of recyclable packaging at once, replacing the traditional method of inserting bottles one by one into reverse-vending machines. The concept, called IZI, was created by Ștefan Parascanu, who returned to Romania after studying and working in the United Kingdom. The […]
JTI, the global owner of both Winston and Camel, announced on Thursday, November 27, a plan to build a new, state-of-the-art factory in Ștefăneștii de Jos, Ilfov County. Designed to replace the current Bucharest production site, which is operating under space constraints, the facility is scheduled for completion in 2027. Ground works at the new […]
The City Hall of Oradea, in northwest Romania, has begun installing new smart parking meters as part of its ongoing modernization and digitalization of the municipal parking system. The first batch of devices has already been placed in central areas, and the entire system is expected to become operational by the end of the year. […]
