Skip to content
HOT
Nicușor Dan and PSD, the major losers in Parliament. The designated Prime Minister has collapsed
Fritz: USR will not support any governing coalition that includes PSD (Video)
Iran seeks to retain control of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with the US. Deal reached to unlock $12 billion
Simion threatens Nicușor Dan with suspension: No government is possible without AUR. AUR is not anti-Western
Heatwave puts Europe's power grids under strain. Countries with the highest blackout risk
spotmedia.ro logo
Politics
Business
Opinions
Environment
Social
MORE
Romanian Language Edition
News
Health
Science
Leisure
Entertainment
Education
IT
Media
Sport
Auto
DONATE

Business

News and economic analysis on the economic crisis, unemployment, inflation, investments, profits, businesses. You also read about highways, roads, prices, increases, pensions, and budget deficits.

Trump hits India with 50% tariffs. The new taxes bring it closer to China and Russia

Trump hits India with 50% tariffs. The new taxes bring it closer to China and Russia

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, imposed a 50% tariff on most imports from India on Wednesday, after previously doubling the level of 25% set at the beginning…

Read more
Tax Consultants: Additional taxation rule for multinationals in Romania, a misstep in tax legislation

Tax Consultants: Additional taxation rule for multinationals in Romania, a misstep in tax legislation

The new rule proposed by the Ministry of Finance to tax all companies in Romania that are part of a national or international group becomes a serious deviation in fiscal…

Read more
The treasure from Romania that "everyone is crazily searching for"

The treasure from Romania that "everyone is crazily searching for"

Romania has a major strategic advantage in the global fight for artificial intelligence control, stated the Minister of Economy, Radu Miruță. It’s about the graphite from Baia de Fier, an…

Read more
Dăianu contradicts Bolojan and rejects the scenario of insolvency

Dăianu contradicts Bolojan and rejects the scenario of insolvency

Daniel Dăianu, the President of the Fiscal Council, downplays the public discussions about the potential insolvency Romania could face shortly after, in an interview with Bloomberg, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan…

Read more
The United States and Europe still do billions of dollars in business with Russia, despite sanctions

The United States and Europe still do billions of dollars in business with Russia, despite sanctions

American President Donald Trump threatens India with an additional 25% tariff, as well as higher taxes for other countries that buy Russian oil, trying to put pressure on Moscow to…

Read more
Economic Analyst: Package 2 must cover the gaps. Mayors live in a parallel reality. Stadiums worth 50 million euros are being built

Economic Analyst: Package 2 must cover the gaps. Mayors live in a parallel reality. Stadiums worth 50 million euros are being built

Romania urgently needs Package 2 of measures, aimed at restructuring state spending, reducing investments, and cleaning up the business environment from companies with potential evasion risks, says economic consultant Adrian…

Read more
Rabla returns, but the budget decreases dramatically. The value of vouchers for electric cars is halved

Rabla returns, but the budget decreases dramatically. The value of vouchers for electric cars is halved

The government has decided to resume the Rabla program for individuals. However, the budget has been significantly reduced: 200 million lei for the entire period 2025-2030, according to an emergency…

Read more
The government blocks unrealistic projects from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and halts new local investments in 2025

The government blocks unrealistic projects from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and halts new local investments in 2025

The Bolojan government has decided to halt PNRR projects that cannot be completed on time and to block new investments through the „Anghel Saligny” program. The reason: „Systemic, imminent, and…

Read more
ANAF will come under the direct coordination of the Ministry of Finance

ANAF will come under the direct coordination of the Ministry of Finance

The National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) will be directly coordinated by the Ministry of Finance, announced Minister Alexandru Nazare on Wednesday, stating that the relationship between the two institutions…

Read more
The Minister of Finance announces a new taxation formula for multinational companies. The staggered system will be rethought, measures regarding the activity of the ANAF (Video)

The Minister of Finance announces a new taxation formula for multinational companies. The staggered system will be rethought, measures regarding the activity of the ANAF (Video)

The government is preparing new tax measures targeting multinational companies, taxing parcels from outside the EU, and reforming tax administration. Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced a new taxation formula for…

Read more
The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has significantly revised upwards the inflation forecast for 2025

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has significantly revised upwards the inflation forecast for 2025

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has significantly revised its inflation forecast for 2025, from 4.6% to 8.8%, announced Governor Mugur Isărescu. He specified that Romania’s economy is currently facing…

Read more
The wave of price increases is already being felt. The inflation rate surged in July to 7.8%. Prices that have increased the most

The wave of price increases is already being felt. The inflation rate surged in July to 7.8%. Prices that have increased the most

The annual inflation rate surged strongly in July to 7.84%. Compared to June, inflation jumped by 2.7%. The highest price increases over the past year were recorded in non-food goods…

Read more
The United States will not impose customs duties on gold

The United States will not impose customs duties on gold

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that gold will not be subject to the new American customs duties, after an official document caused confusion last week and propelled the precious…

Read more
The United States and China are extending their trade truce for another 90 days

The United States and China are extending their trade truce for another 90 days

President Donald Trump has extended the trade truce with China by another 90 days, during which negotiations will continue. Trump posted on his social platform Truth Social that he signed…

Read more
ANAF loses the lawsuit against OMV Petrom. The state must pay over 435 million lei

ANAF loses the lawsuit against OMV Petrom. The state must pay over 435 million lei

The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) has definitively ruled that the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) must reimburse OMV Petrom the amount of 435.6 million lei, representing…

Read more
Over 200 hotels in Romania have joined the European process against Booking.com

Over 200 hotels in Romania have joined the European process against Booking.com

110 hotel operators from Romania, representing over 200 hotels, have already joined the European collective process against the Booking.com platform, accused of price fixing and imposing abusive commissions. The hoteliers…

Read more
European brands are resorting to an obscure customs clause to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by Trump

European brands are resorting to an obscure customs clause to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by Trump

Renowned European companies are analyzing the use of a little-known American customs clause called the „First Sale” rule to mitigate the effects of the new trade tariffs imposed by President…

Read more
The translation of the text is: AI Stars, "hunted" like sports celebrities: Young people negotiating salaries of 250 million dollars

The translation of the text is: AI Stars, "hunted" like sports celebrities: Young people negotiating salaries of 250 million dollars

Artificial intelligence specialists approach the job market as if it were an NBA star, like LeBron James. They seek advice from their entourage and play hardball with those offering more…

Read more
Economist: There are too few children in Germany, people should retire at the age of 69

Economist: There are too few children in Germany, people should retire at the age of 69

Germans should stay longer in the workforce to protect the pension system and support growth, economist Martin Werding stated, as reported by dpa on Saturday. Despite the unpopularity of requests…

Read more
How China took electric cars, lithium batteries, and solar panels from America's hands

How China took electric cars, lithium batteries, and solar panels from America's hands

China dominates the global market for green technologies such as electric vehicles, batteries, and solar panels. And these technologies have something in common: they were all invented in the United…

Read more
OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Emilian Isailă, editor
Nicușor Dan and PSD, the major losers in Parliament. The designated Prime Minister has collapsed
Emilian Isailă
Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy
Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” – but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” – but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?
Gabriela Pleș
CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants
CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants
Nicușor Dan, președintele României, ia decizii greu de înțeles pentru o mare parte din alegătorii săi
A isolated and disoriented president or a magician with a plan? Nicușor Dan, an enigma for his voters
Emilian Isailă
Nicușor Dan a anunțat desemnarea lui Adrian Veștea, un liberal scos din pălărie, după ce Eugen Tomac n-a reușit să formeze o majoritate parlamentară
Nicușor Dan, a significant step towards suspension
Emilian Isailă
Trump celebrates America’s surrender
Trump celebrates America’s surrender
Trump’s pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu
Trump’s pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu
Nicușor Dan, un președinte fără partid, pe cale să piardă majoritatea pro-occidentală din Parlament
Why Nicușor Dan is the big loser of the political crisis and, in a way, undeservedly so?
Emilian Isailă
POLITICS
Fritz: USR will not support any governing coalition that includes PSD (Video)
Fritz: USR will not support any governing coalition that includes PSD (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Simion threatens Nicușor Dan with suspension: No government is possible without AUR. AUR is not anti-Western
Simion threatens Nicușor Dan with suspension: No government is possible without AUR. AUR is not anti-Western
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Grindeanu: PSD assumes governance and the position of prime minister
Grindeanu: PSD assumes governance and the position of prime minister
Irina Olteanu
The Veștea Government fell by a large margin: only 189 votes „for” (Photo&Video)
The Veștea Government fell by a large margin: only 189 votes „for” (Photo&Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
PNL distances itself: We are not part of the Veștea Government, the proposed ministers are outside the party
PNL distances itself: We are not part of the Veștea Government, the proposed ministers are outside the party
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Veștea submitted to Parliament the list of ministers (10 PSD, 6 PNL, 5 independents) and the governing program – document. How are the votes?
Veștea submitted to Parliament the list of ministers (10 PSD, 6 PNL, 5 independents) and the governing program – document. How are the votes?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
The new Dacia Spring will be built in the EU to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made cars
The new Dacia Spring will be built in the EU to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made cars
Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says
Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Volkswagen to slash nearly 20,000 jobs in Germany amid major restructuring push
Volkswagen to slash nearly 20,000 jobs in Germany amid major restructuring push
Romanians believe they can spot fake news, but think others are easily manipulated, INSCOP survey finds
Romanians believe they can spot fake news, but think others are easily manipulated, INSCOP survey finds
What the first electric Ferrari looks like: It can hit 310 km/h and comes with a “special” sound (Photos & Video)
What the first electric Ferrari looks like: It can hit 310 km/h and comes with a “special” sound (Photos & Video)
A Fresh Contender: eYou Social Enters the Social Media Arena Against Facebook and TikTok
A Fresh Contender: eYou Social Enters the Social Media Arena Against Facebook and TikTok
Privacy settings
Cookie policy
Privacy policy
Terms and conditions
Contact
About Us
Advertising

Copyright © 2024 spotmedia.ro

HOME
POLITICS
BUSINESS
RO EDITION
DONATE