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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Romania’s current account (CA) deficit widened by 28% y/y to EUR 28 billion in 12 months to November
Several tens of thousands of people, according to AUR estimates as many as 100,000, participated on
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Former Romanian journalist Radu Budeanu, currently owner of the Titluri Quality, which includes the
Romania’s imports of goods advanced by 2.8% y/y to EUR 126 billion in 12 months to November, driven
The retail sales volume increased by 8.6% y/y in November and 7.9% y/y in the 12 months to November
Romanian finance minister Tanczos Barna confirmed on January 9 that the tax collection agency ANAF
Romanian energy minister Sebastian Burduja announced that he is considering extending the capping
Turkish exporters want to use a new maritime route for their goods and are looking at Romania’s port
The European Commission has refused to grant a temporary derogation from the obligation to purchase