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Romania Records Historic Low Electricity Consumption on Easter: What It Means for the Grid

Valahia.newsApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025

by Valahia.newsApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025028

Romania experienced its lowest electricity consumption in history on Easter Sunday 2025, with daytime demand dropping to around 2,500 MW—a level not seen before, according...

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Moody’s Downgrades Romania’s Outlook to Negative: A Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Reforms

Valahia.newsMarch 16, 2025March 16, 2025

by Valahia.newsMarch 16, 2025March 16, 2025068

Moody’s Investors Service has revised Romania’s credit rating outlook from stable to negative, while affirming the Baa3 rating, the lowest investment-grade level. This decision reflects mounting concerns over Romania’s fiscal...

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Romania’s Annual Inflation Rate Increases to 5.02% in February

Valahia.newsMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025

by Valahia.newsMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025043

Romania’s consumer price inflation rose to 5.02% year over year in February, an increase from the 4.95% recorded in January. This uptick was unexpected, surpassing...

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Fitch Ratings Reaffirms Romania’s ‘BBB-‘ Credit Rating with Negative Outlook Amid Fiscal Concerns

Valahia.newsFebruary 22, 2025February 22, 2025

by Valahia.newsFebruary 22, 2025February 22, 2025051

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Romania’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB-‘ with a Negative Outlook, highlighting a complex blend of economic strengths and...

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Romania: National Bank Keeps Monetary Policy Rate at 6.5 pc

Valahia.newsFebruary 16, 2025February 16, 2025

by Valahia.newsFebruary 16, 2025February 16, 2025055

In its meeting on 14 February 2025, the Board of the National Bank of Romania decided the following: To keep the monetary policy rate at...

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Romania’s Supermarket Boycott: February 10-16

Valahia.newsFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

by Valahia.newsFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025088

In a move echoing recent consumer activism across Europe, Romania has seen a call to boycott supermarkets in response to soaring prices. Inspired by similar...

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S&P Downgrades Romania’s Credit Outlook Amid Political Turmoil and Fiscal Concerns

Valahia.newsJanuary 25, 2025January 25, 2025

by Valahia.newsJanuary 25, 2025January 25, 2025057

S&P Global Ratings has officially downgraded Romania’s credit outlook from stable to negative, citing escalating risks associated with the country’s public finances and ongoing political...

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A Call for Reform: Reducing Public Sector Jobs and Salaries to Combat Romania’s Deficit

Valahia.newsJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025

by Valahia.newsJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025056

The current state of Romania’s public sector is under scrutiny as the government grapples with a significant public deficit, the necessity for efficiency, and ongoing...

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EU Approves Romania’s Seven-Year Deficit Reduction Plan

Valahia.newsJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025

by Valahia.newsJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025088

Romania has been under the EU’s excessive deficit procedure since 2020 due to its fiscal deficit exceeding the 3% of GDP threshold mandated by EU...

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Romania on the Edge: Austerity Measures Threaten Economic Stability

Valahia.newsDecember 28, 2024December 28, 2024

by Valahia.newsDecember 28, 2024December 28, 2024083

Romania’s new government, led by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, is set to implement a comprehensive fiscal austerity package to address the country’s burgeoning budget deficit...