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 foreign exchange reserves held by Romania's National Bank (BNR) stood at EUR 33.7 bln at the end
Romania's budget revenues increased in August, September, and October compared to the same months
The so-called co-generation fee, paid by all Romanian electricity consumers and in principle aimed
Romania's public deficit rose to RON 67.3 billion (EUR 13.9 bln) in the first three quarters of this
The major rating agencies, all of which have scheduled reviews for Romania's sovereign debt in
Romanian finance minister Florin Citu assured that the Government would not increase the VAT rate
Romania's current account (CA) gap narrowed in January-August to EUR 5.8 billion, which is 18.5%
Romania's industrial production contracted by 4.3% year-on-year in August, according to the National
Romania and other Black Sea countries can use offshore wind power resources to achieve the Green
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has improved its estimates for Romania's GDP evolution this
Romania's electricity consumption decreased to 35.1 TWh in January-August, 5.1% less than in the
Romania's exports contracted by 8.1% in August compared to the same month last year to EUR 4.6
