Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu declared at the beginning of Thursday's government meeting that Romania's economic growth this year will be 3.4 percent, the second highest in the EU.Ciolacu mentioned that 2024 will be "the year of investments", considering "the record-high" allocation of RON 120 billion for such projects, accounting for over 7 percent of GDP.The prime minister pointed out that the reform of the public service apparatus will be one of his term's priorities, stressing that this is "the most ambitious reform of the public system" in the last 30 years."The reorganization process of the ministries and public institutions is in full swing, and this will result in substantial expense cuts. The saved money will be directed where it is needed, that is to health care and education. 2024 must continue in the same direction," said the prime minister.Marcel Ciolacu also declared that in 2023 Romania had "the highest economic growth in the region, amid very difficult conditions," and referenced the latest forecast of the European Commission, according to which ten EU countries will face economic decline, as 12 member states have "significantly" overshot their deficit targets.
President Klaus Iohannis is to hold consultations with the parliamentary parties on nominating a candidate for the prime minister job on Sunday, December 22, the Presidential Administration announced. The president, whose mandate has been extended after the
Step into 2025 with music, excitement, and unforgettable performances! New Year’s Eve at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel is not just a celebration – it’s a grand spectacle where world-class entertainment, live music, and vibrant energy come together for a night to remember. This year, we’ve curated a sensational lineup of artists and performers to […]
The Bucharest Police recently announced that the city will host several commemorative ceremonies marking 35 years since the Romanian Revolution of December 1989, causing traffic restrictions around the city. The restrictions will be in place from Friday to Sunday, December 20-22, 2024. On Friday, December 20, at around 10:00 AM, a religious/military ceremony with wreath-laying […]
Alex Florența, the General Prosecutor of Romania, said on Friday, December 20, that harsher punishments are needed to combat incitement to violence and Legionnaire propaganda (related to Mișcarea Legionară, a Romanian interwar fascist movement) in public spaces effectively. To that end, the office of the General Prosecutor will propose new measures to combat such phenomena. However, […]
Dennis Lloyd, Inna, Damian & Brothers, and Killa Fonic are among the artists who will perform at Flight Festival 2025. The festival is scheduled to take place between June 20 and June 22 at Timișoara’s Banat Village Museum. For three days, the venue “will open its doors for an experience that combines music, nature, and […]
Around 67% of Romanians believe that the economic situation will worsen, 7% higher than the previous year, according to the EY Consumer Index Romania 2024. Findings suggest a challenging start of 2025 both economically and politically in Romania. Additionally, in 2024, more than half of respondents (59%) were extremely concerned about conflicts and external wars. […]
