The turnover volume of market services rendered to the population decreased, in the period January 1 - August 31, 2024, compared to the same period last year, by 1.9% as unadjusted series, and by 1.5% as working days and seasonally adjusted series.Market services activities provided to the population, unadjusted series, recorded a lower turnover due to a decrease in turnover in: tourist agencies and tour operators (-8.7%), hairdressing and other beauty activities (-7%), gambling and other recreational activities (-2.5%) and hotels and restaurants (-2.4%). Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textiles and fur products increased by 11.8%.Turnover volume in market services supplied to the population increased in August 2024 compared to July 2024 both as unadjusted series by 6.9% and as working-day and seasonally adjusted series by 2.1%, on the back of increases in tourist agencies and tour operators (+11%), gambling and other recreational activities (+7.8%) and hotels and restaurants (+7.4%). Decreases were recorded in: washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products (-4.1%) and hairdressing and other beauty services (-3.1%).Turnover volume in market services supplied to the population decreased in August 2024, year-over-year, both as unadjusted series by 1.9% and as working-day and seasonally adjusted series, by 1.8%.Market services activities provided to the population, unadjusted series, recorded a lower turnover in August 2024 due to decreases in hotels and restaurants (-3.9%) and gambling and other recreational activities (-3.8%). Increases were recorded in washing and dry-cleaning of textiles and fur products (+15.3%), tourist agencies and tour operators (+8.4%) and hairdressing and other beauty services (+0.6%).
In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It's a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols […]
President Nicușor Dan said the “rule of law is not negotiable” and stressed that serious problems affecting the justice system can be resolved, as public concern grows following allegations of corruption highlighted in a recent investigative documentary by Recorder titled “Captured Judiciary.” People
Romanian authorities have reportedly confirmed an increase in “super flu” cases in December after the virus caused unprecedented problems in other European countries. In total, over 3,000 flu cases were reported in Romania in just the first week of December, double the number recorded in the previous week (1,504), Euronews Romania reported. The virus is […]
This autumn, a mature linden tree on the campus of the British School of Bucharest (BSB) was relocated to a new position within the school grounds to make space for the development of new sports facilities. The operation, supervised by two UK specialists from Ruskins Trees & Soil Biology Ltd, represents the first such relocation […]
Romania continues to record the largest value-added tax gap in the European Union, losing around one-third of both VAT and corporate tax revenues, according to an analysis by PwC Romania based on the VAT Gap in Europe report by the European Union. The country has held the top position in VAT non-collection for the past […]
Romanian companies recorded higher profitability than peers in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland across nine economic sectors, positioning Romania among the most attractive regional markets for investors in selected industries, Ziarul Financiar reported, citing a joint study by the Bucharest...
