Starting on August 12, Romanians can buy Tezaur retail government bonds with maturities of 1 and 3 years and paying annual interest rates of 5.8 pct and 6.6 pct, respectively, the Finance Ministry announced on Friday.The government bonds can be purchased online between August 12 and September 5, only by individuals who are registered in the private virtual space for securities issued through the State Treasury outlets. Between August 12 and September 6, the government bonds can be purchased from the State Treasury outlets, and from post offices between August 12 - September 5 in urban areas, and between August 12 - September 4 in rural areas.The interest is annual, payable at the due dates provided for in the issue prospectus. Also, the government bonds issued under the Tezaur Program are transferable and can be redeemed in advance. An investor can make one or several subscriptions within an issue. Investors have the possibility to cancel subscriptions already made only during the subscription period, by submitting an application, the release states.According to the cited source, natural persons who have turned 18 by the date of subscription are eligible."Incomes obtained from investing in government securities issued by the Finance Ministry are non-taxable", the Ministry said.The Finance Ministry will use the funds raised through this issue to finance the budget deficit and refinance the public debt.The fourth edition of the 2024 Fidelis government securities program is running during the same period, being promoted on Rock FM's Morning Glory show; blood donors receive an extra percentage point on interest."The tranche dedicated to blood donors applies to government securities denominated in RON, with a one-year maturity and an interest rate of 6.80 pct p.a. Another facility for blood-donating investors is the tenfold reduction of the minimum subscription threshold from RON 5,000 to RON 500. The subscription period is August 8 - 20, 2024," the release states.
Romania’s National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR) has announced plans to equip highways A1, A2, and A3, as well as national road DN1 with surveillance cameras, with the investment valued at RON 220 million (EUR 44.2 million) excluding VAT. The cameras will allow authorities to penalize drivers who exceed speed limits and detect other […]
Accor, a global leader in hospitality, proudly announces the opening of Swissôtel Poiana Brașov, introducing the Swissôtel brand to Romania for the first time. Located in the heart of Poiana Brașov, Romania’s most popular ski resort, the hotel is surrounded by the lush landscapes of the Postăvarul Massif, making it an ideal escape for skiers, […]
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Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu had a meeting with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Thursday, September 5. During the meeting, Ciolacu highlighted the importance of peace in the Middle East. The Romanian and Israeli prime ministers discussed economic cooperation projects, focusing on the defense industry, tourism, and Romania's agri-food exports. "We have dynamic […]
Romania’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the same quarter of last year, based on both unadjusted data series and seasonally adjusted data series, the National Statistics Office (INS) announced on Friday, September 6. For the first half of 2024, Romania’s GDP recorded an annual growth […]
