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In the first nine months of 2026, nearly 13,000 companies suspended their activities, marking a 12.68% decrease from the previous year. The highest number of suspensions occurred in Bucharest, followed by Cluj and Iași. Conversely, Ialomița recorded the fewest suspensions. Notably, the largest increases in suspensions were seen in Caraș-Severin and Maramureș, while Giurgiu experienced the most significant decrease. The wholesale and retail trade sector had the highest number of suspensions, with a notable rise in professional and technical activities as well.