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Romania’s Presidential Runoff: Pro-European Victory and the Challenges Ahead

Valahia.newsMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025

by Valahia.newsMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025058

Romania’s dramatic presidential runoff has concluded with a clear victory for Nicușor Dan, the pro-European and reform-minded mayor of Bucharest. Dan secured close to 54%...

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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, 2025092

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, 2025061

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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Romania’s Supermarket Boycott: February 10-16

Valahia.newsFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

by Valahia.newsFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025095

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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A Blow to Investors: Romania’s Bold Tax Hike, Austerity Measures Spark Economic Turmoil

Valahia.newsDecember 29, 2024December 29, 2024

by Valahia.newsDecember 29, 2024December 29, 20240119

The Romanian government has introduced significant fiscal changes in an Emergency Ordinance published on Sunday, December 29, addressing budgetary constraints and enhancing fiscal stability. This ordinance...

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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, 2024090

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...

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Romania’s Economic Outlook Turns Negative: Fitch Ratings Raises Alarm

Valahia.newsDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024

by Valahia.newsDecember 18, 2024December 18, 20240223

On December 17, 2024, Fitch Ratings affirmed Romania’s long-term foreign currency rating at BBB- but revised its outlook to negative. This change reflects concerns regarding Romania’s weak export...

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Romania’s Entrepreneurial Boom: Insights from the 2024 Entrepreneur Profile Study

Valahia.newsNovember 2, 2024November 2, 2024

by Valahia.newsNovember 2, 2024November 2, 20240101

The entrepreneurial landscape in Romania has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 15 years, as evidenced by the findings from the “Entrepreneur Profile 2024”...

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Romania’s Exports Could Exceed EUR 100 Billion in 2024

Valahia.newsJuly 13, 2024July 13, 2024

by Valahia.newsJuly 13, 2024July 13, 20240352

According to an analysis by Moneycorp Romania, Romania’s exports could exceed EUR 100 billion this year. Germany, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary...