The volume of turnover in retail trade (except for trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) decreased in the first month of the current year compared to December 2024, as a gross series, by 19.4%, and as a series adjusted for the number of working days and seasonality it increased by 0.1%, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) released to the public on Thursday.The decline in the volume of turnover in retail trade (except for trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles), gross series, in January 2025, compared to the previous month, was determined by the decreases recorded in sales of food, beverages and tobacco (-21.3%), sales of non-food products (-20.5%) and in the retail trade of automotive fuels in specialized stores (-12%).On the other hand, the increase in turnover, as a series adjusted for the number of working days and seasonality, was due to the increases recorded in the retail trade of automotive fuels in specialized stores (+0.5%) and in the sales of food, beverages and tobacco (+0.2%). Sales of non-food products decreased by 0.7%.In January 2025, compared to January 2024, the volume of turnover in retail trade (except for trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles), gross series, registered an overall increase of 4.1%, due to the increase recorded in the retail trade of motor vehicle fuels in specialized stores (+7.3%) and in the sales of non-food products (+7%). Sales of food products, beverages and tobacco decreased by 0.9%.In the series adjusted for the number of working days and seasonality, the volume of turnover in retail trade increased, overall, by 3.2%, due to increases in sales of non-food products (+5.8%) and in retail trade of automotive fuels in specialized stores (+1.2%). Sales of food products, beverages and tobacco decreased by 0.2%.
On November 20th, 2025, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) celebrated 30 years since its reopening, organizing a series of anniversary events along with various representatives of the Romanian capital market. Three decades ago, the first transactions took place on the BVB, and the Romanian investment landscape as we know it today began to take shape. […]
With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve created the new Collection of Boromir Infused Cozonac with natural vanilla syrup and pistachio. Unique, slightly moist, and richly filled, our latest assortments of Boromir Infused Cozonac make every festive moment with your loved ones even more special. Each bite melts in your mouth, bringing warmth, comfort, […]
Romanian airline AnimaWings announced on Friday, November 21, that starting in 2026, it will operate five new air routes from Timișoara International Airport, serving holiday destinations in Italy and Greece. The new connections include Athens (ATH), Olbia – Sardinia (OLB), Kefalonia (EFL), Thessaloniki (SKG), and Kavala (KVA). “We want Timișoara to become a reference point […]
President Nicușor Dan promulgated a law establishing October 29 as Queen Marie Day, following the bill’s adoption by the Chamber of Deputies on October 28, news agency Agerpres reported. The new law designates the date as a day dedicated to commemorating the life and historical contribution of Queen Marie of Romania. On October 29, public […]
Horaţiu Potra, the mercenary leader with alleged ties to Russia who previously fled Romania, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days after his extradition from Dubai. He is investigated for attempted actions against the constitutional order, violation of the regime of weapons and ammunition, and violation of the regime of explosive materials. The same preventive […]
Nicușor Dan is the political figure in whom Bucharest residents have the most trust, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. The former mayor, now head of state, is followed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. More precisely, 44.2% of the total sample state that they have quite a lot or very much trust in Nicușor […]
