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 has increased nominally by 4.4% y/y to EUR 30.1 billion in
Romania’s public debt increased during the first eleven months of 2025 by RON 157 billion, or EUR 30
Health minister Alexandru Rogobete (Social Democratic Party - PSD) has called for breaking the
The government of Romania should approve by emergency ordinance the public administration and
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Romania is currently holding discussions with the United States authorities on the status of
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