ECONOMY
Business etiquette
In business circles, people often understand German, French or English. Appointments, business cards and punctuality are welcome.
Opening hours
Business hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Economy
German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Str. Clucerului 35, et. 3 sect. 1, RO-011363 Bucaresti
Tel: (01) 223 15 31.
Internet: www.ahkrumaenien.ro
Commercial Department of the Embassy of Romania
Dorotheenstrasse 62-66, D-10117 Berlin
Tel: (030) 21 23 92 02.
Commercial agency of the Republic of Romania
Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 60, A-1040 Vienna
Tel: (01) 505 32 27.
Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Central Europe
Wiesenstrasse 10, PO Box 1073, CH-8032 Zurich
Tel: (044) 620 66 83.
Internet: www.swisscham. ch
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania and Bucharest (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania)
Bulevardul Octavian Goga 2, Sector 3, RO-74244 Bucaresti
Tel: (021) 319 01 14.
Internet: www.ccir.ro
Business contacts
German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Str. Clucerului 35, et. 3 sect. 1, RO-011363 Bucaresti
Tel: (01) 223 15 31.
Internet: www.ahkrumaenien.ro
Commercial Department of the Embassy of Romania
Dorotheenstrasse 62-66, D-10117 Berlin
Tel: (030) 21 23 92 02.
Commercial agency of the Republic of Romania
Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 60, A-1040 Vienna
Tel: (01) 505 32 27.
Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Central Europe
Wiesenstrasse 10, PO Box 1073, CH-8032 Zurich
Tel: (044) 620 66 83.
Internet: www.swisscham. ch
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania and Bucharest (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania)
Bulevardul Octavian Goga 2, Sector 3, RO-74244 Bucaresti
Tel: (021) 319 01 14.
Internet: www.ccir.ro
COMMUNICATION
Phone
The country code is 0040. Public telephones are widespread and can be used with calling cards for national and international calls. Phone cards are available in shops, post offices, hotel receptions and kiosks.
Cellphone
GSM 900/1800 and 3G 2100. Network operators are Vodafone (Internet: www.vodafone.ro), Orange (Internet: www.orange.ro) and Zapp (Internet: www.zapp.ro). International roaming contracts exist. Very good network coverage. Cell phones can be rented at Otopeni Airport, where the above companies have representative offices. Local SIM cards can be bought in mobile phone branches and activated in just a few steps; registration is not required.
International roaming is within the EU at the Euro tariff usable. Customers of all European mobile network operators automatically make all calls in and from other EU countries at the Euro rate. However, the Eurotariff does not apply to other mobile communications services such as SMS, MMS and data transmission.
Internet
Kappa (Internet: www.kappa.ro) is one of the largest of the numerous Internet providers in Romania. Kappa has open-air terminals in Bucharest in Strada Paulescu Nicolae 9. In addition, the big cities are covered by Wi-Fi hotspots, which enables mobile surfing on the Internet everywhere in the big cities. There are also numerous internet cafes in the cities. In some hotels you can use internet connections free of charge.
Post Office
Airmail to Western Europe takes about a week. Post offices are open in most localities on weekdays, including Saturday mornings.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
SHOP
Overview
As a country located in Europe according to physicscat, Romania has a large number of modern shopping centers. However, the greater shopping experience is offered by the traditional markets, where the locals also go shopping. Market days are held regularly even in the most remote villages of Romania. In some areas the goods are still carted to the market square by horse and cart. Cheese, fruit and fresh vegetables from the region are on offer at the markets. In some markets there are also local products such as embroidery, pottery, porcelain, ceramics, crystal and glassware, textiles, woolen sweaters, wood carvings, articles made of leather, silver and metal, carpets (rugs), stained glass and silk clothes. On the market, payments are almost exclusively made in cash. Haggling is allowed.
Bucharest has the best shopping opportunities. In addition to numerous inner-city shopping centers, there is a colorful flower market, regular handicraft events and a thriving antique trade. There is a large selection of galleries and antique dealers on Strada Hanul cu Tei, a narrow cobblestone alley in the historic city center. Those who like it more luxurious are drawn to Calea Victoriei, where you can find high-priced jewelry stores and designer boutiques.
The prices in Romania have increased significantly in recent years, but you can still find high-quality handcrafted jewelry at a reasonable price in some areas. In the Hala Centrala in Iasi (Internet: www.halacentrala.ro) there are numerous jewelry shops – if you are looking for a traditional and inexpensive souvenir, you should look around for a Romanian amber set in Turkish silver. On the other side of the country, Timisoara is famous for its artisan scene. The city has a wide variety of shops selling local art, ceramics, and handcrafted jewelry.
Opening hours
Most shops open Mon-Sat 9 am-6pm, some shops open Sun 6 am-12pm. There are seasonal differences. Some supermarkets located close to the city are open until late in the evening.