Romania's FOB/CIF trade balance deficit was 28.947 billion euros, in 2023, 5.142 billion euros lower (-15.1%) than in 2022, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics published on Friday.In 2023, FOB exports totalled 93.098 billion euros, up 1.3%, while CIF imports totalled 122.045 billion euros, down 3.2% compared to 2022.The product groups with a significant share of the country's trade in the reporting period were: machinery and transport equipment (44.8% for exports and 36.8% for imports) and other manufactured products (29.8% for exports and 28.7% for imports).Intra-EU27 trade exchanges amounted to 67.574 billion euros on the outbound and 89.500 billion euros on the inbound, accounting for 72.6% of total exports and 73.3% of total imports.Extra-EU27 trade exchanges in 2023 amounted to 25.523 billion euros in exports and 32.544 billion euros in imports, representing 27.4% of total exports and 26.7% of total imports.
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first president after the fall of communism in December 1989 and one of the country’s most influential and controversial political figures, died on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 95. His death was announced by the government, which expressed condolences to his family and stated that details regarding the state funeral […]
A large medieval cemetery was discovered this week at the Hasdeu High School in Lugoj, western Romania. The complex may have extensions into the surrounding yards and a high historical importance. Although the excavations are only just beginning, with an estimated 10% of the necessary work completed so far, the discoveries have already showed promise. […]
A trilateral working meeting for the creation of a regional cybersecurity alliance between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine took place on July 30 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The establishment of such a union would boost Romania's role in region. "The National Cybersecurity Directorate considers that the initiative to establish a cybersecurity coalition between Romania, […]
Two Dacian gold bracelets from the collection of the National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) have been recently 3D scanned as part of a digital preservation project highlighting these exceptional archaeological pieces. The initiative, launched by the museum, aims to showcase the artistry and cultural significance of Dacian goldsmithing. Crafted with remarkable skill, the spiral-shaped […]
Arad, a city in western Romania dubbed the “Little Vienna,” will organize a celebration of its history and culture in the Austrian capital, between August 8 and 20. The Days of Arad Culture begin on August 8 with the photo exhibition "Arad of Yesterday and Today," which will highlight the architectural connection of the city […]
In a report published on Tuesday, August 5, the Group of States against Corruption, or GRECO, said that Romania has fully implemented two of the 26 recommendations made in the 2023 Fifth Round Evaluation Report on preventing corruption and promoting integrity among top executive functions of the central government and law enforcement. Out of the […]
