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.
Romania’s gross external debt increased by EUR 23.9 billion over the past 12 months to EUR 186.3
The net foreign direct investments to Romania increased by 3.3% y/y to EUR 6.3 billion in the 12
Romania’s current account (CA) deficit rose by 32% y/y to EUR 28.4 billion in 12 months to October
Romania produced only 43.75 TWh of electricity in January-October, 8.3% less compared to the same
The industrial output in October increased by 1.3% y/y and by 0.4% m/m in seasonally adjusted terms
The High Court (ICCJ) admitted, on December 12, the request of the descendants of dissident Gheorghe
The leader of the Romanian radical right-wing party AUR, George Simion, called for the resignation
GDP growth is projected to recover to 2.8% y/y in 2025 and 3.4% in 2026, from 0.8% in 2024, under a
The average net wage in Romania increased by 12.3% y/y to RON 5,268 (EUR 1,059) in October, amid a 7
Former mayor of Bucharest District 1, Clotilde Armand (USR), lost the right to hold an MP seat in
The Netherlands has officially given the green light to the full admission of Bulgaria and Romania
The four parties that seek to form a ruling coalition with the representatives of ethnic minorities