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 industrial production volume in Romania contracted by 1.1% y/y in January-November and by 0.9% y
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan has declined to take action against justice minister Radu Marinescu (PSD
The government of Romania has completed the public administration reform draft, the last of the laws
Romania is ready to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) this year
Romania’s current account (CA) deficit reached EUR 29.9 billion in 12 months to November 2025, which
The net average wage in Bucharest increased by 6.2% y/y to RON 6,978 (EUR 1,372) in October, 27%
The Romanian government said its endorsement of the European Union–Mercosur trade agreement followed
Adient, one of the world’s largest producers of automotive seating, plans to shut down its factory
Romanian natural gas group Romgaz (BVB: SNG), which is in negotiations to take over the country's
A Romanian delegation, including finance minister Alexandru Nazare, arrived in Paris on January 12
UniCredit Bank begins 2026 with an economic growth forecast of 1.5% for Romania this year, nearly
Romania's economy increased by more than 1% in 2025, and the public deficit remained below the 8.4%