Influence peddling, buying influence, migrant smuggling, illegal drug trafficking and consumption are crime categories which registered last year growth as regards the number of defendants indicted, shows the balance sheet of the Public Prosecutor’s Office (Prosecutors’ offices), presented on Wednesday by the Prosecutor General Alex Florenta.According to the activity report, in 2023, the prosecutors solved 545,600 files, 1.7% more than in 2022, 48,338 indictments and plea agreements were issued.The number of complaints, applications, reminders and referrals was very high - 492,116. In terms of the number of defendants - natural persons - brought to trial, there is a decrease of 4.3% compared to 2022, but an increase of 11.9% of defendants - legal persons - brought to trial. Also, the number of defendants (individuals) remanded in custody was 2.8% higher than in 2022. The following crime categories registered growth as regards the number of defendants brought to trial:*influence buying (+207, 7%);*influence trafficking (+52,2%);*migrants trafficking (+38,2%);* bribery (+13,8%);* illicit drug trafficking and consumption (+13,7%);* child trafficking (+7,6%).On the other hand, the number of defendants finally acquitted decreased by 11.3% compared to 2022, representing a share of 1.8% of all defendants brought to trial, and the number of cases returned to the prosecutor decreased by 12.4% compared to 2022, representing a share of 0.4% of all cases disposed of by committal.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
