Romania-Insider.com has chosen 15 topics to keep an eye on in 2015 in Romania, from business, politics, justice, culture and sports. Politics & Justice New presidentKlaus Iohannis – after having won against current Prime Minister Victor…
Romania-Insider.com has chosen 15 topics to keep an eye on in 2015 in Romania, from business, politics, justice, culture and sports. Politics & Justice New president Klaus Iohannis – after having won against current Prime Minister Victor Ponta, whom many believed to be a favorite in the presidential race, all eyes are now on Iohannis and what he will achieve as the country’s president. Eagerly awaited are his official visits to France and Germany. Possible investigation into former president Traian Basescu – soon after leaving the presidential seat after two consecutive mandates, Basescu might face investigations and criminal charges. One of them is the famous Fleet case, which was suspended while he was a president, and in which Basescu is investigated for selling the country’s ships for scrap metal. Prime Minister position – will Victor Ponta hold on to his seat? Ponta lost to Klaus Johannis in the presidential elections so he continues to be the Prime Minister. But the liberals have already filed a motion of no-confidence against the Government. Will it stand the test? Large investigations (Microsoft case, EADS, forest retrocessions) – several large investigations started in 2014, and are likely to continue in 2015, while new ones could open, as prosecutors keep themselves busy at tackling corruption. BusinessBucharest Stock Exchange – new platform for small and medium companies (AERO) to be opened in February + developments on the path to becoming an emerging market.International Monetary Fund (IMF) – new agreement? Will Romania enter a new financing agreement with the IMF, after finishing the most recent stand-by agreement? New data on natural gas discoveries i n the Black Sea by OMV Petrom and Exxon. The two companies,
, and would bring Romania, its stock market and local companies more international visibility. The fund is already listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
Mall openings
– Mega Mall in Bucharest, Coresi in Brasov. One of the most eagerly awaited mall openings in Bucharest – Mega Mall, is due to happen end of April 2015. Mega Mall will be one of the largest shopping centers in Bucharest, and is owned by
The total solar eclipse on March 20, 2015 will be visible only partially in Romania, but it is still one of the major astronomical events of the year, and a must see for nature enthusiasts.
Qualifiers for the Euro 2016 soccer competition.
Romania’s national soccer team will have several matches this year, in an attempt to qualify for the 2016 competition. Romania’s latest appearance in the European competition was in 2008.
Simona Halep, no. 3 WTA.
The country’s start tennis player had the best year of her career in 2014, and the whole world will be watching her evolution in 2015. Romanians hope she will make it to number 1 WTA and defeat Serena Williams.
