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Hundreds of millions of euros have been allocated from the European Union budget to the European spyware industry, which makes apps and programs for the permanent surveillance of citizens, shows a journalistic investigation published yesterday by...

Street protests have demonstrated, in the last two decades, that social networks are not only communication tools, but also true "virtual markets” where civic movements are born. From the "yellow vests” in France to...

The world's ultra-rich are not evenly distributed across the globe or across economic sectors, so their wealth tends to cluster in just a few fast-growing, high-profit industries, according to visualcapitalist.com.

The world's ten largest oil-consuming countries represented, in 2024, 61% of the global share. This percentage increases to 80% in the top 20 countries, given that total consumption had a moderate advance of 0.7% annually, according to...

Europe imported 9.3 million barrels of oil per day (b/d) in 2024, making the continent one of the largest oil importers in the world. As the continent reduces its dependence on Russian oil, imports from the US increased by 6% in 2024, according...

US authorities imposed corporate fines worth more than $ 250 billion between 2020 and 2024, an amount greater than the current GDP of New Zealand, shows an analysis by visualcapitalist.com, which made a ranking of the top 30 companies affected by...

Global wealth per person grew by 4.6% in 2024, and Switzerland remains in first place in this regard, with an average amount per adult of $ 687,166, according to the UBS Global Wealth 2025 report, which presents a ranking based on average and...

The judiciary decided yesterday to take a break or continue the judicial vacation. No, judges and prosecutors do not want a break to reorganize their files or to find solutions regarding the over-demanding of the courts, but to protest against...

The conclusions of the most recent report on human rights compliance - a document published on August 12 by the State Department - cast a shadow over the decision of the Constitutional Court of December 6, 2024, to annul last year's...

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices reached new historical records last month, following developments that were clearly superior to the major international markets, which suggests that the fiscal-budgetary correction measures announced by...

Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows provide a snapshot of the industries that global investors see as having the greatest growth potential. In 2024, the top ten sectors attracting FDI accounted for $1 trillion in foreign investment, according...

The controversial statement from the leadership of the Superior Council of Magistracy reignites the dispute about special pensions, deepening the gap between privileges and social realities in Romania. The Minister of National Defense, Ionuţ...

The race to build the next generation of global giants has begun, and while public markets (stock exchanges) enjoy the most attention, unlisted companies are "quietly” building massive valuations and shaping the future of...

For the first time in history, a sole chipmaker - Nvidia Corp. of the United States - is the most valuable company in the world. Its meteoric rise places it ahead of technology titans Microsoft Corp. and Apple Inc., and even state-owned oil giant...

Croissants producer Derpan, a company that has been part of Golden Foods Snacks since 2022, wants to raise up to 1.8 million euros through a guaranteed bond issue, which will be listed on the Multilateral Trading System of the Bucharest Stock...

The richest person in each US state reflects the industries that generate wealth across the country, and they range from tech moguls to retail magnates. Some are household names, while others have built their fortunes discreetly in their home...

The steep upward movement of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices catalyzed by the election of Nicuşor Dan as president of our country stopped last month, in a tense international context, while domestic attention was captured by the...

Natural gas plays a key role in the global energy mix, being widely used for electricity generation, heating and as an industrial raw material.

A total of 3,877 candidates have registered this year for admission to the undergraduate studies cycle at the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest (UMFCD). Of these, over 2,400 are targeting the Faculty of...

The ten most profitable US companies combined had a total net profit of $684 billion in the most recent fiscal year, more than the entire GDP of Belgium, according to a visualcapitalist.com analysis based on TradingView data.

US stocks continue to underperform in 2025, hurt by a weaker dollar and trade tensions over the Trump administration's tariffs.

The "Babeş-Bolyai” University (UBB) in Cluj-Napoca reconfirms its status as the best-ranked university in Romania in two of the most prestigious international rankings of higher education institutions - U.S. News Best Global...

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices recorded significant increases last month, amid the confirmation of the country's pro-European course, highlighted by the election of independent candidate Nicuşor Dan as president, in a context...

After twelve days of intense confrontations between Iran and Israel, in which each camp clung to its own narrative and sent firm messages to its own public opinion, a ceasefire was announced yesterday by US President Donald Trump. He announced on...

A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that 96% of bathing waters in the European Union meet minimum quality standards, and 85% are classified as "excellent”. The situation remains stable compared to last year,...

The University of Bucharest (UB) becomes the first higher education institution in Romania to enter the world's top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, occupying position 93 globally. The ranking evaluates the involvement...

Over the past five years, the world's top 300 private equity firms have raised $3.3 trillion, up just 0.4% from last year's total.

US CEOs' earnings hit record highs in 2024, with the industry average at $16.8 million, according to a visualcapitalist.com analysis. The increase is largely driven by performance-based stock awards, reflecting a broader trend to link CEO pay...

The Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (UBB) was ranked 962nd globally in the prestigious Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2025. The performance positions it as a national leader and among the best 4.5% of universities in the...

Business activity hidden in the shadows generates trillions of dollars in revenue every year, and the value of the global shadow economy is estimated at 11.8% of world GDP, or $12.5 trillion, according to an analysis by consulting firm EY.

Monaco is currently the most expensive real estate market in the world, followed by New York and Hong Kong, according to data from New World Wealth and Henley & Partners, cited by visualcapitalist.com. The source compiled a list of the top 20...

The activity of president-elect Nicuşor Dan was intense and focused in the first days after the May 18 elections and addressed essential issues for the country's economic and financial future, with an emphasis on reducing the budget deficit,...

Tools that use artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, are appreciated by only 22% of Americans in their daily lives, which places the US at the bottom of the profile ranking, compared to other countries, according to a survey conducted by...

Financial centers are a fundamental pillar of the modern economy, channeling capital, facilitating trade and stimulating innovation around the world.