The number of companies that suspended their activity in 2023 was 16,335, up 4.04% compared to the previous year, according to data published by the National Trade Registry Office (ONRC). Most companies that suspended their activity were from Bucharest, namely 1,979 (up 13.61% compared to 2022), the capital being followed by Cluj county, with 1,057 suspended companies (up 30.17%), Iasi - 739 (up 7.41%), Brasov - 722 (up 2.27%) and Bihor - 671 (up 12.58%). At the other end of the scale, the fewest suspensions were recorded in the counties of Ialomita - 97 (up 12.79% on 2022), Giurgiu - 96 (down 25%), Tulcea - 101 (down 21.09%) and Covasna - 123 (up 1.65%). By sector of activity, the highest number of suspensions was recorded in wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles - 3,891 (minus 10.12%), in professional, scientific and technical activities - 1,666 suspensions (plus 13.64%) and information and communication - 1,610 suspensions (plus 38.55%). In December 2023, there were 2,390 suspensions of companies, most of them in Bucharest (306) and in Cluj (157), Bihor (133) and Iasi (122) counties.
The exit polls published on Sunday, December 7, at 9 PM, give Ciprian Ciucu as the winner of the elections for Bucharest's new general mayor. The candidate backed by the center-right National Liberal Party won 32.7% of the votes, over 6% ahead of Daniel Băluță, who was backed by PNL’s coalition partner, the Social Democratic […]
Close to 1.8 million Bucharest residents are expected to cast their ballot on Sunday, December 7, to elect the city's next mayor. The post has been vacant since Nicușor Dan was elected president this May. He had secured a second mandate as mayor of Bucharest in June 2024, having won over 48% of the votes. […]
I am a bit late to the party, but I have thoughts (and concerns) on Radu Jude’s much talked-about Dracula, and even more thoughts (and compliments) on other films that I fear might have gone under the radar a bit. Let’s go! There is no more recognizable marketing asset for the local tourism (and no […]
Waterdrop®, brandul european care a redefinit experiența de hidratare prin soluții sustenabile și design minimalist, lansează în România colecția AO26 în Ediție Limitată, inspirată de dinamica și ritmul inconfundabil al Australian Open. Noua colecție aduce în prim-plan produse create pentru cei care își doresc hidratare de nivel profesionist în viața de zi cu zi, de […]
The 33rd edition of Concerto di Natale, held on December 13, 2025, at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome, will feature Romanian artists Stephanie Radu and Alin Stoica. The concert, a Christmas emblem, brings artists from all over the world before the international public. Soprano Stephanie Radu will perform two special moments, namely “Regalo di Natale,” her […]
North Bucharest Investments has been honored at the CIJ Awards 2025 with the Best Residential Real Estate Agency of the Year distinction — a recognition of the company’s performance, dedication, and strong positioning within Romania’s high-end residential market. “This award is about people. About those who choose, every single day, to believe in this company, […]
