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 Romanian chain of stores Contakt, a leader in mobile phone accessories retail, announced its entry into the Czech market this week. The company is currently conducting an initial public offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). Contakt has already signed for two locations in Prague, in premium retail areas located in high-traffic malls. […]
Romania is expected to be affected by a mass of Saharan dust between November 21 and 23, according to the National Meteorological Administration (ANM), as reported by Digi24. The airborne particles, carried by a south-westerly air flow, will spread across much of the country, with dust deposits becoming visible particularly in areas...
Romania’s business landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with company revenues tripling and profits increasing more than fourfold between 2008 and 2024, according to a comprehensive study released by Termene.ro. Based on official financial data, the research highlights what analysts describe as the country’s entry into a “new normal” of economic maturity. The study showed […]
The former Romanian midfielder Gheorghe Hagi is in 82nd place in the ranking of the greatest footballers of all time, compiled by international sports magazine The Athletic, cited by TuttoMercatoWeb. In the opinion of The Athletic, the greatest...
Romania has considerably increased its budget for healthcare in recent years, but it remains last placed in the European Union, with EUR 971 per inhabitant going to the health system, Digi24 reported. Most of this amount is spent on the salaries of doctors and nurses. The EU average regarding...
A truck belonging to a Moldovan transport company loaded with weapons was detected at the Albita Customs, at the entrance to Romania, on November 20, Europa Libera Romania reported. According to the documents, it was intended for an Israeli beneficiary, but this has not been...
