In May, the decline deepened to 11.6% against May 2023.

In May 2024, 3,050 housing construction permits were issued, down 14.8% from April 2024 and 11.6% from May 2023.

As regards permits issued for non-housing construction, 516 were registered in May, down 13.9% from April.

(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)