The current account (CA, chart) of Romania remained roughly unchanged in nominal terms (€3.95bn) in the first quarter of the year (Q1) compared to the same period in 2023, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).
Development bank makes downward revision in latest forecasts after worse than expected Q1 figures for Central Europe.
Results from the European Parliament elections next month could have major implications for the EU Green Deal and other climate policy, with far-right politicians expected to win more seats.
BNR noted that the CORE inflation eased less than expected during the first quarter of the year.
After 20 years in the EU, a comparison of Poland and Romania with Ukraine, which is waiting to join, highlights the prosperity it brings its newest members.
"We found that trees in warmer, drier climates are essentially coughing instead of breathing," a study by Penn State found.
April 2024 set a global moisture record for the planet, reports climatologist Ben Noll
Power and gas utility group Premier Energy's IPO kicks off on May 8, raising funds for its expansion into renewables in Romania and Moldova.
The world could be heading for a 3-degree C warming trajectory as political headwinds slow the energy transition, says a new report by Wood Mackenzie.
PMI index compiled by BCR Romania registered its first above-neutral score seen since data collection began last July.
Eastern EU members are growing much faster than the eurozone, but must focus more on innovation for a full catchup.
PM Marcel Ciolacu wants Mugur Isarescu to continue in post he has held since 1990 to ensure monetary stability.
Apathy and lack of trust in national institutions, combined with ‘convergence fatigue’, have created favourable conditions for populist forces that have degraded the quality of institutions in many of the CEE states that joined the EU in 2004.
By 2022, Romania had brought its greenhouse gas emissions down by 56% compared to 1990, above the 55% target set by the EU.
As the climate crisis accelerates, banks are facing increasing financial risks and have begun to try to assess their exposure to the trillions of dollars of damage extreme weather will do every year.
Belgian retail group to hire 250 experts to develop applications for all the group’s brands across Europe.
Germany’s slow recovery is dampening growth prospects for Central and Southeast European economies.
ANPC reportedly suspects violations of legislation on product safety and consumer protection through tactics such as inauthentic discounts, aggressive practices, pressure selling and gamification.
Both Premier Energy and JT Grup Oil have announced listing plans in recent days after hydropower giant gave boost to the market with 2023 IPO.
IPO announcement comes after Premier Energy announced a similar step earlier in April.