July 3, 2025. ONLINE SPOTLIGHT. Online news of the last 24 hours

In the past 24 hours, the Romanian online press has been dominated by topics such as the tax reforms announced by Prime Minister Bolojan, Romanian-American diplomatic relations, the publication of the results of the National Assessment and the indictment of Călin Georgescu.

The tax package announced by Prime Minister Bolojan

The tax reform announced by the Bolojan government has generated reactions and has been widely covered in the press. Among the targeted measures are the reorganization of VAT into two rates - a standard rate of 21% and a reduced rate of 11% - along with an increase in dividend tax to 16%, the introduction of an additional 4% turnover tax on banks and an increase in excise duties. Economists warn these decisions could lead to double-digit inflation and even recession. (Digi24, HotNews, Profit.ro)

The Romania-US strategic relationship

Several Romanian political leaders, including Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and President Nicușor Dan, attended the US Embassy's Independence Day reception. The US Chargé d'Affaires' statements underlined the firm commitment to Romania and the desire to strengthen the partnership between the two countries. (G4Media, Agerpres, HotNews)

Nomination of Adrian Nicușor Nica to head ANAF

Premier Bolojan has appointed Adrian Nicușor Nica to head ANAF. The press has detailed his professional background. The appointment takes place in a context of tax reform and is seen as a political signal on streamlining ANAF's work.(G4Media, StartupCafe, Digi24)

Controversies over salaries in state companies

The statements by the Minister of Economy on remuneration in state-owned companies - with examples such as Salrom, where the company's director had his salary raised to 38,000 lei shortly after the Praid tragedy - have fueled criticism over the lack of real reforms in the public sector.(ProTV news, Spotmedia, Economedia)

Călin Georgescu indicted

National Assessment 2025 - publication of results

Presa covers the subject extensively, announcing the publication of the grades for the National Assessment. The results are available online, and appeals can be lodged immediately, with the rankings for high school admissions to be announced on July 11. (Agerpres, Edupedu, ProTV News)

Top entities frequently mentioned in the news:

1. Ilie Bolojan
2. ANAF
3. United States of America
4. Călin Georgescu
5. National Assessment

*****Summary compiled using a monitoring feed provided by NewsVibe Romania, as well as Google News data. The analysis, data and images presented were enhanced using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence tools.