Half of the Romanians believe that their financial situation this year has worsened compared to last year, and 43% estimate that they will do worse in the next period, according to a survey conducted by CEC Bank in partnership with the bank comparator FinZoom.ro.As for the next period, 42.3% believe they will make it worse in the future and only 28.3% expect their financial situation to improve, and 29.3% do not expect changes to occur.Asked if they exchanged money at the beginning of March, in order to have currency in cash in the house, 20% of the respondents say that they did so, given that the Romanian market faced an increase in the demand for foreign currency cash in the first days after the outbreak of the armed conflict in Ukraine.The main concern for the next period is the increase in energy prices for 24.7% of respondents, three times more than those who are concerned that they may lose their jobs.In the top of the concerns, in addition to energy prices (24.7%) there is also the risk of extending the conflict in Ukraine (19.8%) but also risks to health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic (16.3%). The increase in inflation and the impact on incomes and savings worries 13.2% of respondents, and a potential shortage of food - 12.5% of them.The survey on the financial situation of Romanians was conducted by the bank comparator FinZoom.ro, at the request of CEC Bank, in March, on a sample of almost 1,400 respondents from all counties, representative for Internet users. 60.3% of the respondents are salaried, 44.2% declared incomes between 2,500 RON and 5,000 RON, and almost half - 46.9% - under 2,500 RON monthly, 38.1% of those surveyed are aged between 25 and 40 years, 36% have higher education and less than 13% postgraduate studies.
Exim Banca Românească continues the savings campaign under which it pays attractive interest rates, above the market average, for new deposits in lei and euro, over 7 months: interest rates of up to 7.20% per year for lei and 2.50% per year for euro. The offer is available both for the PLUS deposit in lei, […]
In a telecom market shaped by economic pressure, fierce competition, and rapidly evolving consumer habits, Orange Romania is betting heavily on network leadership as its defining advantage. With the largest 5G spectrum investment in the country’s history - around EUR 265 million - the company is doubling down on speed, coverage, and long-term infrastructure at […]
The Romanian job market was marked by extremes in 2025, according to an analysis by employment platform BestJobs. In some sectors, job-seekers dictated the rules, while in others they fiercely competed for a limited number of positions, giving employers the upper hand. In the IT sector, the limited number of available positions led to a […]
Poiana Brașov, a popular mountain resort in central Romania, will host a new winter event format starting in 2026, as Untold Universe launches Massif Week, scheduled to take place between February 27 and March 8. The initiative is designed to diversify the resort’s winter offering and extend the tourist season through a series of indoor […]
A memorial march will take place in central Bucharest on December 21 to mark the victims of the 1989 Revolution, which led to the fall of communism in Romania. The march will follow the Victory Square – University Square – Revolution...
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox announced the completion of the sale of the Zenith Conference & Spa hotel in Mamaia, one of the top hospitality units on the Romanian seaside, to the owners of Steaua de Mare Hotels & Resorts, based in Eforie Nord. The property was previously controlled by the RC2 investment fund and Antares […]
