The National Institute of Statistics (INS) revised upwards its estimate for Romania's Q1 2024 economic growth from 0.4 percent to 0.7 percent; year over year, the GDP was 0.5 percent up in unadjusted terms and 2.2 up seasonally adjusted, shows the second version of the provisional data set released by INS on Monday.According to the statistics authority, the seasonally adjusted GDP estimate for Q1 2024 was RON 424.634 billion in current prices, 0.7 percent up in real terms compared to Q4 2023, and 2.2 percent higher year-over-year.In unadjusted terms, the estimated GDP for Q1 2024 was RON 348.870 billion in current prices, 0.5 percent higher in real terms compared to Q1 2023.Compared to the first provisional data set, the GDP growth rate increased 0.4 percentage points, and the gross value added growth is +0.5 percent up.INS specifies that the volume of net of tax per product is 0.2 percentage points higher in the second provisional data set compared to the previous estimate, from 106 to 106.2 percent.This year's budget is built for an economic growth of 3.4 percent.
On November 20th, 2025, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) celebrated 30 years since its reopening, organizing a series of anniversary events along with various representatives of the Romanian capital market. Three decades ago, the first transactions took place on the BVB, and the Romanian investment landscape as we know it today began to take shape. […]
With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve created the new Collection of Boromir Infused Cozonac with natural vanilla syrup and pistachio. Unique, slightly moist, and richly filled, our latest assortments of Boromir Infused Cozonac make every festive moment with your loved ones even more special. Each bite melts in your mouth, bringing warmth, comfort, […]
Romanian airline AnimaWings announced on Friday, November 21, that starting in 2026, it will operate five new air routes from Timișoara International Airport, serving holiday destinations in Italy and Greece. The new connections include Athens (ATH), Olbia – Sardinia (OLB), Kefalonia (EFL), Thessaloniki (SKG), and Kavala (KVA). “We want Timișoara to become a reference point […]
President Nicușor Dan promulgated a law establishing October 29 as Queen Marie Day, following the bill’s adoption by the Chamber of Deputies on October 28, news agency Agerpres reported. The new law designates the date as a day dedicated to commemorating the life and historical contribution of Queen Marie of Romania. On October 29, public […]
Horaţiu Potra, the mercenary leader with alleged ties to Russia who previously fled Romania, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days after his extradition from Dubai. He is investigated for attempted actions against the constitutional order, violation of the regime of weapons and ammunition, and violation of the regime of explosive materials. The same preventive […]
Nicușor Dan is the political figure in whom Bucharest residents have the most trust, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. The former mayor, now head of state, is followed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. More precisely, 44.2% of the total sample state that they have quite a lot or very much trust in Nicușor […]
