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.
With an estimated 3.2% GDP growth this year, revised from 2.8% under the Winter Forecast, Romania is
Romania's current account (CA) deficit contracted by 8% y/y to just over EUR 5 bln (1.75% of GDP) in
Romania's public debt rose by RON 11.6 bln (EUR 2.3 bln) in the second month of 2023, resulting in a
Romania may lose even the fragile support promised by the European Commission as compensation for
The progressive taxation of the so-called "special pensions" under the bill passed by Romania's
The government of Romania approved on May 12 the ordinance that provides for reducing public
The net profit of Romanian natural gas company Romgaz (BVB: SNG) decreased by less than 1% y/y to
Transparent Design Company, the largest processor specializing in the niche of flat glass production
The Bucharest Court rejected, in a first ruling in the case, the request filed by the owner of
Romanian bank BCR, part of Erste Bank Group, issued EUR 700 mln worth of senior non-preferred
The industrial output contracted by 3.8% y/y in Q1 despite the notable performance of industries
The Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce (RDCC) and the British-Romanian Chamber of Commerce (BRCC