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National Insitute of Statistics maintains at 0.9pct estimate on Romania's economic growth in 2024
Monday, March 10, 2025
Romania's economy grew 0.9% last year, and in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased 0.7% compared to the same quarter in 2023 and 0.8% compared to the previous quarter, according to provisional (1) estimates the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday.The seasonally adjusted GDP estimate for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 453.833 billion lei at current prices, representing a real increase of 0.8% compared ...
Strategic projects worth EUR180 million signed for nuclear power, Artificial Intelligence
Monday, March 10, 2025
Two research and development projects, worth almost EUR 180 million in the field of nuclear power and Artificial Intelligence (AI), will be carried out in Romania, the Ministry of European Investment and Projects (MIPE) reported on Friday."The signing of these contracts is a decisive step for Romania's positioning as a relevant actor in the field of advanced research at European level. Through investments in next-generation reactors and artificial ...
Report: Almost 805,000 Romanian women directly engaged in businesses
Monday, March 10, 2025
Almost 620,000 women are shareholders or associates in companies active in Romania, 12% more than in 2020 and 43% more than in 2015, shows a KeysFin survey based on Trade Register data."This figure accounts for 36% of the total shareholders and associates in Romania, and if we add the holders of sole proprietorship/individual enterprises/family enterprises, we get to approximately 805,000 women directly involved in business," said KeysFin economic analyst ...
PwC Romania Analysis: Romania's gender pay gap remains above 20% in 2024
Monday, March 10, 2025
Romania is making progress each year in reducing gender inequalities in the labour market, but the gender pay gap remains above 20% in 2024, according to the "Gender Pay Gap" analysis conducted by PwC Romania, based on data collected in the Paywell 2024 survey.The gap is calculated as the ratio between the average salary of men and that of women. The gap decreased from 21.6% in 2023 and 23.3% in 2022."Gender salary inequality is no longer a new ...
Romania leads countries in XTB portfolio in terms of women investors
Monday, March 10, 2025
Romania is leading the countries in the XTB portfolio when it comes to the number of women investors, surpassing countries such as France, Spain or Portugal. Romanian women are choosing innovative companies like NVIDIA and Tesla, as well as traditional assets like gold and oil, according to a specialist analysis.The latest data shows that 21.2% of XTB investors in Romania were women in 2024, with their percentage increasing year over year (2023 - ...
Report: Companies that do not develop products,services for women are missing out on financial opportunities
Monday, March 10, 2025
Companies that do not develop products and services specifically tailored for women are missing out on significant financial opportunities, given that women are responsible for nearly $32 trillion in global spending and will control 75% of global discretionary spending in the next five years.These data were published in the latest report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which is based on a global survey that included approximately 15,000 people from 12 ...
Study: More and more Romanians are taking measures to combat stress at work
Monday, March 10, 2025
The most recent study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research analyzed the manifestation and evolution of the burnout phenomenon among Romanians, comparing the results with the similar study conducted last year. 35% of Romanians are happy at work, while 65% do not feel fulfilled ...
Number of pensioners 31,906 lower, average pension amounts to 2,757 lei in February 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
A total of 4,664,662 pensioners were registered in Romania in February 2025, a decrease of 31,906 compared to the previous month, with the average pension amounting to 2,757 lei, according to National House of Public Pensions (CNPP) centralised data.The total value of pension rights paid amounted to 12.86 billion lei.Of the total number of pensioners, 568,618 had worked in agriculture, with an average pension of 677 lei.According to ...
Romania at London Book Fair 2025 - poet Ana Blandiana, actress Oana Pellea showcased as guests
Monday, March 10, 2025
As part of a diverse program running on the sidelines of Romania's participation in the March 11 - 13 London Book Fair, the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) and ICR's National Book Center organize a string of events under the motto "Literature as Redemption", intended to highlight the saving power of literature in the darkest moments of existence. Poet Ana Blandiana, writer and publisher Denisa Comanescu, and actress Oana Pellea will be among the guests of the ...
Russia promised adequate answer when Russian diplomats were declared personae non gratae by Romania
Friday, March 7, 2025
Moscow will make adequate answer after Bucharest authorities declared the Russian military attache and his deputy personae non gratae, said an official of the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry. “Russia will give adequate answer,” said the official quoted by TASS on Wednesday. The Romanian Foreign Ministry declared the Russian miliatry attacje and his ...
In Brussels, acting President Bolojan says Romania not to send troops to Ukraine
Friday, March 7, 2025
Romania will not send military troops to Ukraine, but it can be, if necessary, a "logistical hub" for other troops, said Acting President Ilie Bolojan on Thursday after the European Council.He said that, most likely, the heads of defense from Romania would be at the meeting in Paris convened by French President Emanuel Macron.The interim president indicated that the Romanian representatives would be in Paris not because Romania will send ground ...
Acting President Bolojan: I expressed my support for defense initiatives to Ursula von der Leyen
Friday, March 7, 2025
Acting President Ilie Bolojan reported on Thursday that he had discussed with the President of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen about Romania's support for the EC's initiatives in the field of defense.''I discussed today with President Ursula von der Leyen, on the margins of the EPP summit, Romania's priorities for implementing the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and advancing the absorption of European funds. I also expressed our ...
Bolojan after meeting Metsola: We are committed to continuing excellent collaboration with the European Parliament
Friday, March 7, 2025
Romania's interim President Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday, at a meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, that Romania intends to continue the "excellent collaboration" with the EU legislature."Delighted to meet EP President Roberta Metsola ahead of the EU Council today. We are committed to continuing the excellent collaboration between Romania and the EP to respond directly and swiftly to our citizens' ...
Bolojan-Tusk meeting focuses on strengthening Eastern Flank, in light of threats coming from Russia
Friday, March 7, 2025
Interim President Ilie Bolojan met in Brussels on Thursday with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, having discussed, among others, strengthening the Eastern Flank, in light of the threats coming from Russia."Together with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, we agreed to continue our coordination as strategic partners and close allies, as well as to support Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. (...) We aligned our positions regarding the prioritisation of ...
Bolojan, meeting with future German Chancellor: We discussed opportunities for cooperation, including in defence industry
Friday, March 7, 2025
Romania's interim President Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday that he discussed opportunities for cooperation, including in defence industry with CDU leader Friedrich Merz, the future German Chancellor."I was glad to meet CDU President Friedrich Merz today. I congratulated him on his important victory in the recent elections. We discussed how Romania and Germany can work together to make the EU stronger, more resilient and more secure in the current global ...
Bolojan met with EPP President Manfred Weber ahead of the EPP Summit
Friday, March 7, 2025
Romania is ready to work closely with other EU member states to find immediate solutions to recent developments, said interim President Ilie Bolojan on Thursday in a post on X, after his meeting with European People's Party (EPP) President Manfred Weber.Bolojan is in Brussels for the EPP Summit, organised ahead of the European Council meeting, where EU heads of state and government will discuss support for Ukraine and the situation of European ...
Israeli ambassador says Gaza war not yet over, expresses gratitude for Romania's support
Friday, March 7, 2025
Israeli ambassador to Romania Lior Ben Dor said on Thursday during a visit to Buzau that Israel's authorities greatly appreciate the help of U.S. President Donald Trump and of his administration in the context of the Gaza Strip war, but also the solidarity and support offered by the Romanian state.The war against Hamas is not over yet, there are still captive hostages who must return from Gaza, the ambassador told a press conference organized at the ...
IntMin, at meeting with counterparts from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, pleads for strengthening EU legal framework
Friday, March 7, 2025
Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu pleaded, during a meeting with his counterparts from Bulgaria, Croatia and Greece, for strengthening the legal framework at the European level to streamline measures for the return of third-country nationals who are illegally present on EU territory.The discussions held in Brussels on Wednesday focused on coordination on topics of common interest on the European agenda, especially those related to increasing the ...
Organization targeted by DIICOT for treason is Vlad Tepes Command group, retired general, suspect in case
Friday, March 7, 2025
The six people detained by DIICOT for treason and links with Russian agents are members of the "Vlad Tepes" Command group, judicial sources told media.Radu Theodoru, a 101-year-old retired general, is also a suspect in the case.Moreover, on the organization's website, Radu Theodoru is listed as the head of the "Vlad Tepes General Staff".Through various "releases", "memorandums" and "notifications", the organization calls for Romania's ...
Calin Georgescu remains under judicial control
Friday, March 7, 2025
Bucharest District 1 Court on Thursday rejected as unfounded the complaint filed by Georgescu Calin against the measure of judicial control in the case in which he is being prosecuted on six counts, including attempted incitement against the constitutional order."Pursuant to Article 213 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code, rejects as unfounded the complaint lodged by the defendant Georgescu Calin against ordinance no. 2226/221/P/2023/d1 dated 26.02.2025 of ...