There were 1,300,297 jobs occupied in public institutions and authorities in Romania, in October 2024, 33,489 more than in the previous month. The most important increase was recorded in the Ministry of Education (plus 29,491 jobs), according to data released by the Finance Ministry website. Over 64% of the occupied jobs were in central public administration (833,454 jobs, + 33,522 against September 2024). Of them, 616,124 were in insitutions fully financed by the state budget (+30,630 employees compared to the previous month). The highest number of occupied jobs were recorded in the Ministry of Education – 305,884 jobs (+29,941 against September 2024), the Interior Ministry – 123,026 jobs (minus 907), the National Defense Ministry – 79,342 jobs (+ 2,381), the Finance Ministry – 24,481 jobs (minus 67) and the Health Ministry -17,894 jobs (minus 296). According to the source mentioned above, the institutions financed from the social security budget 9,238 positions were occupied (minus 30 against September 2024), those financed by the state budget and unemployment insurance budget had 44,525 jobs (minus 33), while institutions financed by personal incomes included 163,567 occupied jobs (+2,955). At the same time, there were 466,843 people employed by the local public administration in October 2024 (minus 33 against the previous month), of which 286,011 were in institutions financed only by local budgets (minus 721) and 180,932 in institutions fully or partially financed from their own incomes (+688).
The first self-service mobile phone repair shop in Romania opened in the city of Iasi, aimed at promoting sustainability and the right of users to maintain their own devices in safe and efficient conditions. The initiative aims to promote the right to repair, following European Directive 2024/1799, to support the tech community and DIY repair […]
Ukrainian refugees living in Cluj County, central Romania, have restored a playground in the suburb of Florești as a sign of gratitude for the support offered by Romanians after the start of the war in Ukraine. According to representatives of the Association of Ukrainian Youth in Romania (or ATUR), this project was entirely funded and […]
The Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival returns for its 13th edition from August 14 to 17, transforming the city into a multi-stage celebration of jazz, blues, gospel, and live improvisation. This year's edition will take place in seven locations across Brașov and nearby areas, featuring live music, film screenings, jam sessions, and family-friendly activities. The […]
Affinity Life Care, the largest private network of residential centers for the elderly in Romania, announced the attraction of a growth equity investment from BlackPeak Capital, a private equity fund active in Southeastern Europe. At the moment, Affinity operates three centers in the most important areas of the Romanian capital, with a capacity of over […]
Tensions have emerged within Romania's ruling coalition following disagreements over the state funerals of former president Ion Iliescu. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Wednesday, August 6, that it would suspend participation in coalition meetings, citing what it described as "public incitement to hatred" from the Save Romania Union (USR). The dispute centers on […]
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