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.
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Former Social Democrat (PSD) transport minister Răzvan Cuc was detained by prosecutors from the
Regions across Romania will receive a financing boost as a result of a EUR 25 million loan that CEC
Local authorities in Buzău aim to convert the nearby military airbase Boboc, 117 km northeast of
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Romanian car battery producer Rombat SA has been fined a total of EUR 20.2 million by the European
Romania’s industrial output rose by 0.3% y/y in October, despite a negative performance (-0.3% y/y)
Romania’s gross external debt increased by EUR 22 billion in the first ten months of 2025 to reach
Romania’s current account (CA) deficit widened by 1.9% y/y to EUR 3.19 billion in October 2025
Romania continues to record the largest value-added tax gap in the European Union, losing around one
Romanian companies recorded higher profitability than peers in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary