Iulian studied physics at the University of Bucharest, and he sees himself as a physicist in the broadest sense of the word. He also studied economics at Charles University in Prague and Central European University in Budapest, after a master’s program in business administration at Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies. Since recently, he’s been exploring coding and data analysis for business and economics. As a freelancer, he worked for nearly two decades as an analyst for ISI Emerging Markets, Euromonitor International, Business New Europe, but also as a consultant for OMV Petrom and UkrAgroConsult. Iulian was part of the founding team of Ziarul Financiar. At Romania Insider, which he joined in 2018, he is reviewing the latest economic developments for the premium bulletins and newsletters. He would gladly discuss topics such as macroeconomics, emerging markets, Prague, energy sector including renewable, Led Zeppelin, financial services, as well as tech start-ups and innovative technologies. Email him at iulian@romania-insider.com.
Following unannounced inspections at banks, the Romanian competition body (Competition Council, or
The volume of investments in Romania increased by 13.5% y/y (comparable prices) to RON 40.0 billion
The trade deficit (goods) of Romania narrowed by 32% y/y to EUR 2.28 billion in July, the sixth
Romania raised on September 11 EUR 3 billion (some 1% of GDP) with two Eurobonds, amid high interest
Minister of transport Sorin Grindeanu said that Romania should ask for compensation in the amount of
The charge d'affaires of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bucharest was urgently summoned on
Romania's public road company CNAIR accepted to increase by 23% to RON 2 billion (EUR 400 million)
Latvia-based Mogotel Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in the Baltics, has recruited a
The average prices of basic foods targeted by the ordinance capping commercial additions fell by up
Romanian carmaker Dacia will launch a new model, which will be something between Sandero and Duster
Romania's hydropower group Hidroelectrica expects by October 12 bids from consultants ready to
Romania submitted to the European Commission (EC) a request to amend its National Recovery and
