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Colliers: 70% of Employees Want to Keep Working from Home

Seven in ten employees in Romania want to continue working mostly from home even after Romania emerges from the state of emergency and relaxes restrictions, a survey by Colliers International showed Monday.

Cetelem Study: 32% Of Romanians Say Their Purchasing Power Fell In 2016

Romanians believe 2016 was stable in terms of purchasing power: 46% of respondents, higher by five percentage points than in 2015, said their purchasing power remained the same as in the previous year, according to a pan-European survey by Cetelem.

Romania Ctrl Bk To Leave Key Rate Unchanged At 6.25% – Poll

Romania's central bank is likely to leave its key rate unchanged for the tenth straight time at 6.25% a year at its next monetary policy meeting August 3, the association of financial and banking analysts AAFBR said Friday.

Over Half Of Romanians Do Nothing For Charity – Survey

More than half of Romanians don’t get involved in charitable acts, as 36% claim they can’t afford to do anything for charity and 19% say they are not interested, according to a survey conducted by GfK Verein in 14 countries and released Thursday.

Most Romanians Are Dissatisfied With Quality Of Life – Survey

More than 80% of Romanians are dissatisfied with their quality of life, the largest share in the 34 European and Central Asian states included in the "Life in Transition" survey conducted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Most Romanians Fear Bankruptcy When They Think Of Starting A Business

Romanians who would like to start a business are mainly discouraged by the fear of bankruptcy, revenue fluctuations and loss of property, according to report published Thursday by the European Commission.

Romanian Durable Goods Market Widens 10% In 1Q, To EUR307M – GfK

The Romanian durable consumer goods market widened by 10.7% on the year in the first quarter of 2011, to EUR307 million, according to a GfK Temax survey released Tuesday.

Romanian Land Prices Down 16% In 1Q – imobiliare.ro

Owners of inner city land for residential project development in Romania continued to decrease prices in the first quarter of the year, by up to 16%, under the pressure still felt from the economic crisis, according to realty ad portal imobiliare.ro.

Almost Half Of Romanians Did Not Go On Holiday Last Year – Survey

Almost half of Romanians (46%) did not take a holiday trip last year, most (62%) because of financial reasons, according to a Eurobarometer survey on the attitudes of Europeans towards tourism, which shows things improved overall in 2010.

Vicinity To Home Or Workplace, Prices – Romanians’ Main Store Choice Criteria

Most Romanians choose the stores where they spend the largest amount of money considering the stores’ location, whether they are close to or far from their home or workplace, as well as prices, according to a survey conducted by GfK.

Romanians Still Can’t Afford New Apartments – JLL

New apartment prices are still too high for Romanians, while developers are getting signals that they can no longer count on government support, real estate consultancy firm Jones Lang LaSalle, or JLL, said in a report Tuesday.

CBRE: Retailers Still Maintain High Interest For Romanian Market

Romania ranks third of 73 countries in the world by the number of retail brand entries in 2010, in a survey of real estate consultancy firm CB Richard Ellis.

PwC: Romania Needs Friendlier Laws to Become Major Trade Route

Romania could become a major trade route, through the Constanta harbor on the Black Sea coast, but first it needs measures such as postponing the payment of value added tax for all importing companies, regardless of volumes, audit and consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers said Monday.

Romanians Remain Pessimistic About Economy – Poll

Romanians remain most pessimistic about the state of the economy, with over 50% saying the crisis will not end for another two to five years, according to a survey from market researcher ISRA Center.

Romanian Modern Retail Rose By 100 Units In 2010

Some 100 stores were opened last year in Romanian modern retail (supermarkets, hypermarkets, discount stores), amounting to a total 642 units at the end of the year, according to research company Nielsen.

Over Half Of Romanian Mall Retailers Saw Higher Sales In ‘10

Over half of retailers active in Romanian malls posted sales increases of up to 30% in 2010, compared to 2009, according to a survey published Tuesday by real estate consultants Colliers.

Some 89% Of Romanians Choose Spending Over Savings In ’11 – Poll

Some 89% of Romanians intend to spend more this year, while only 14% plan to increase their savings, according to the "Observatoire Cetelem 2011" study on consumer behavior in Europe.

Romania Ctrl Bk To Leave Key Rate Unchanged At 6.25% – Poll

Romania's central bank is likely to leave its key rate unchanged for the seventh straight time at 6.25% a year during its next monetary policy meeting March 31, as it continues to battle high inflation, the association of financial and banking analysts AAFBR said Tuesday.

Bucharest Housing Mkt To Recover, But Not Fully, In ’11 – Survey

The residential markets in Bucharest and Sofia will not be able to make a complete recovery this year, while Warsaw and Prague will be the most attractive locations in the Central and Eastern Europe, Polish real estate company REAS said in a survey compiled in partnership with Jones Lang LaSalle.

Manpower: 20% Of Romanian Employers See Moderate Staff Hiring In Q2

About 20% of Romanian employers see a moderate growth in their staff numbers in the second quarter of 2011, and the most optimistic hiring expectations come from the processing industry sector, according to a Manpower survey released Tuesday.

Romanian Consumer Prices Seen +0.5% In Feb, Annual Inflation Up To 7.3%

Romanian consumer prices are likely to increase by 0.5% on the month in February, while the annual inflation is seen climbing to 7.3%, according to a median forecast of the country’s association of financial and banking analysts AAFBR.

Three Quarters Of Romanians Avoid Interacting With Banks – Poll

A poll conducted by Romanian surveyor IRES revealed that 76% of Romanians would prefer to stay away from banks, while less than half of bank clients trust the lenders.

Romania Ranks 7th In EU By Installed Wind Farm Capacity In 2010

Romania posted the seventh growth in installed wind power capacity among the European Union member states in 2010, namely a 448-megawatt increase to a total of 462 MW, according to a report of the European wind energy association EWEA.

Bucharest Apartment Sale Price Falls Up To 20% YY In Jan

The average sale price of apartments in Romania’s capital city Bucharest dropped by 12% to 20% in January compared with the same period of 2010, with the highest fall recorded for 4-room flats, according to a survey of AnunturiParticulari.ro real estate website.

Romanian Govt To Spend RON1.2M On Poll, Interviewees To Receive RON15 Each

Romania's Government will spend around 1.2 million lei (EUR1=RON4.2571), without VAT, to carry out a national survey on around 15,000 people, who will be given RON15 each and asked for their opinion on the Executive's policies, the effects of the crisis and their standard of living.

Analysts See Romania’s GDP +1.2% In 2011, Inflation At 4.3%

Romania will register an economic growth of 1.2%, and the annual inflation rate will fall towards 4.3% in December, the association of financial and banking analysts AAFBR said in a survey Thursday.

Most Romanians To Buy Sweets, Clothing For Christmas– Survey

Most Romanians buying Christmas presents will get sweets, clothing and accessories and prefer to get them on sale, according to a survey released Tuesday by market research company GfK Romania.

Wages Of Temporary Workers In Romania Hiked An Avg 5% This Year – Survey

Wages of temporary employees in Romania have increased by an average 5% this year, with the biggest raises in sectors like IT, administration and banking, according to a survey conducted by staff recruitment firm Trenkwalder.

More Than Half Of Romanians Saved Money In 2010 – Survey

More than half of the Romanians with incomes of over 500 lei (EUR1=RON4.2892) saved money for unpredictable situations in 2010, and most of them preferred to keep it at home, according to a survey conducted by Daedalus Millward Brown for Raiffeisen Banca pentru Locuinte.

Bucharest New Housing Sales Fall On Low Consumer Confidence

Bucharest’s stockpile of newly-built housing stood at 10,000 units in the beginning of the year, with less than a quarter sold so far for prices below EUR90,000, the threshold applied for 5% VAT eligibility, according to a survey by real estate consultancy firm Real Time.

ING Says Romania May Reach 2010 Deficit Target, Sees Limited Mkt Impact

Recent budgetary indicators suggest Romania may be able to reach its year-end fiscal objectives, but the positive evolution could have only a limited impact on the market, due to the government’s repeated failure to lower the general arrears, according to a report from ING Bank Romania.

Romanian Household Loan Demand Seen Rising Slightly In Q4

Romanian banks estimate household lending will recover slightly in the fourth quarter of 2010, but demand is expected to remain weak, a quarterly central bank survey showed Monday.

Cigarette Smuggling In Romania At 24.4% Of Overall Market In Sept – Survey

Smuggled cigarettes accounted for 24.4% of the total Romanian cigarette market in September, compared with 21.3% in July, but it remains below the 36.2% level in January, according to a survey by Novel Research.

Bucharest Historic Center Rents Rise, Defying Trend – CBRE Romania

Bucharest’s historic center is the only area in the city where retail rents have grown since 2008, following ongoing rehabilitation and upgrade works, according to real estate consultancy firm CB Richard Ellis Romania, or CBRE.

Bucharest Apartment Prices Decline Continues In Sept – Survey

Prices of new dwellings in Romania’s capital Bucharest dropped by up to 7% on the month in September, while old apartments’ prices saw a maximum 4.2% decrease, according to a survey of property website imobiliare.ro.

Three In Five Romanians Believe Mass Media Are Independent – Survey

Three in five Romanians believe mass media in their country are independent, according to a survey conducted by sociological research company CCSB and ordered by NGO “Pro Democratia.”

Most Romanians Believe Country Is On Wrong Path, Elections Are Rigged – Survey

Four in five Romanians believe elections in their country are rigged and the country is heading into the wrong direction, according to a survey conducted by sociological research company CCSB and ordered by NGO “Pro Democratia.”

Half Of Romanians Would Vote For Reintroduction Of Death Penalty – Survey

Half of Romanians would vote to reintroduce the death penalty, were there a referendum on this issue, according to a survey conducted by sociological research company CCSB and ordered by NGO “Pro Democratia.”

Most Romanians Distrust Presidency, Parliament, Govt, Parties – Survey

Romanians trust firefighters, the church and the military, while the President, Parliament, Government and political parties register the lowest level of popularity, according to a survey conducted by sociological research company CCSB and ordered by NGO “Pro Democratia.”

Pwc: Around 40% Of Private Cos In Romania Estimate An Average 6.8% Raise In Salaries In 2011

Around 40% of private companies in Romania estimate an average 6.8% raise in salaries in 2011, compared with an average 4.3% salary raise in 2010, according to a PayWell Romania survey on salary and benefits, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).