By gender, the unemployment rate for males exceeded that for females by 0.5 percentage points (the values were 5.5% for males and 5% for females).
The Global Cooperation Barometer indicates that international cooperation has “flatlined”, but positive momentum in climate finance, health and innovation offers hope.
Ahold Delhaize currently operates almost 1,000 stores in Romania under the Mega Image brand.
In the December 2024 business cycle survey, managers in the manufacturing industry forecast a moderate decrease in the volume of production for the next three months.
On the other hand, 28% say they are optimistic about the year ahead, with a significantly higher percentage among those with incomes over RON 6,000 (33%).
The park celebrated its achievements at the “SUM IT UP #7” event, marking its anniversary with stakeholders from government, business, and international partners.
China-based company BSE specializes in both water-cooled and air-cooled systems with up to 5.5 MW of cooling capacity, as well as heat recovery and reuse solutions.
French and German families will benefit from sizable price reductions this year, while Romanian ones will see an increase.
VTEX has achieved the AWS Consumer Goods Competency, distinguishing itself as a provider that has demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success.
The merger process marks the first step in a series of similar initiatives that AROBS's management plans to implement in the long term.
Starting with 1 January 2025, the RO e-Invoicing system will also apply to invoices issued in B2C (business to consumer) relationship.
Romania's economy has fallen short of expectations, note Colliers consultants, who initially predicted a promising local economic scenario for 2024 that failed to materialize.
Advertising revenue market shares remain stable: Television leads with 52.2%, followed by Digital at 36.4%, OOH at 6%, Radio at 4.9%, while Print stays below 1%.
By 2030, Gen Z will be a key driver of the AI future, comprising 30% of global workforce.
The purchase price will be €0.3375 per share, inclusive of dividend, subject to possible adjustments.
The analysis conducted by MerchantPro covers the results of a representative sample of online stores operating on Romania's most widely used local SaaS eCommerce platform.
In recent years, the HoReCa industry has been steadily losing Romanian employees, trying to compensate for the staff shortage of employees from other countries.
Conversely, two-thirds of large enterprises reported an increase in sales, reflecting their ability to leverage broader resources and more advanced strategies.
Global mobility functions are increasingly seen as strategic partners, with 89% anticipating their program will remain or become more strategic in the next 12-18 months.
Gifts are chosen based on the specific preferences of the recipients, say nearly 9 in 10 respondents, while the rest opt for universal gifts that would suit anyone.
Modern shopping centers with a total leasable area of more than 160,000 square meters were built this year.
Merete Clausen, Director at the European Commission's DG GROW, to join European Investment Fund (EIF) as Deputy Chief Executive starting January 16th 2025.
With Romania's full entry into Schengen, waiting times at the borders with Hungary and Bulgaria will be eliminated.
The European Commission welcomed the "unanimous decision" of the Council "to lift internal land border controls at the internal land borders with Romania and Bulgaria".
Romania's consolidated general budget recorded a deficit of €4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing 1.03% of GDP, compared to a deficit of €8.7 billion (2.28% of GDP) in the same period of 2025 over revenue growth and expenditure control.
Siemens Mobility has been selected by Romania's Railway Reform Authority to deliver 12 hydrogen-powered electric multiple units based on the Mireo Plus H platform. The contract marks Romania's first hydrogen train project and one of the first in CEE.
Romanian restaurant operator City Grill Group has announced a €7 million investment in a new production facility for its ready meals range in Buftea, Ilfov County.
AI has become increasingly embedded in employees' day-to-day work over the past year. More than 48% of employees see AI as a tool that simplifies their work; however, many remain concerned about the broader implications of its growing integration, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property early this year, on a sample of 1,146 employees.
Rețele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group in Romania, has completed modernisation works for the Obor Station, one of the most complex electricity distribution stations in Bucharest.