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.
The blue chips’ index at Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) rose by 0.8% in the trading session on
The average net wage in Romania increased by 5.1% y/y to RON 4,575 (EUR 926) in July, according to
Romania’s public debt decreased by RON 6.25 billion in June to RON 724 billion (EUR 146 billion) at
The contract by which famous football player Rivaldo Vitor Borba Ferreira took over 10% of the
The deputy secretary general of NATO, Mircea Geoană, said there are no indications of an intention
Out of the EUR 2.1 billion reduction in the volume of grants extended to Romania under the
Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu announced on September 11 that the fiscal corrective measures
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