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 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) updated its economic forecast for
The deficit of Romania's general government budget rose to nearly RON 33 bln - or 2.4% of GDP in
Romania’s GDP growth is expected to moderate at 4.8% in 2022 and 3.4% in 2023 from 5.9% in 2021,
The Board of Romanian state-controlled hydropower company Hidroelectrica green-lighted the bid for
In response to broad criticism related to the EUR 60 mln state aid extended with Government
Romania abandoned the condition that at least half of the natural gas extracted from its Black Sea
OMV Petrom needs 12 months to make the investment decision on Neptun Deep offshore project, the
The Romanian banks extended RON 60 bln (EUR 12 bln) worth of new loans in 2021, out of which RON 30
The seasonally-adjusted construction activity index in Romania edged down by 1.2% in July compared
Romania’s public debt rose by RON 6.56 bln (EUR 1.3 bln) in July to RON 628 bln (EUR 127.3 bln)
Romania issued on September 20 Eurobonds with maturities of 4 years (EUR 600 mln) and 7 years (EUR