Economy

Business Forum   |   9 February, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Romania's trade deficit drops 2% in 2025

Romania's trade deficit decreased by €673 million to €32.7 billion in 2025, representing a 2% improvement compared to 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Business Forum   |   6 February, 2026 at 4:48 PM

Private sector leads profitability among largest employers in Romania

Data from financial analysis platform RisCo.ro reveals clear differences between Romania's largest employers. State companies dominate the ranking by employee count, but private firms lead significantly in turnover, profit and efficiency per employee.

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