The government will approve the granting of a monthly allowance similar to the one paid during the pandemic period, respectively 75 pct of the basic salary, for the employees of the companies where the activity is ceased, Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca said on Wednesday, at the beginning of the Cabinet meeting."Given the impact of the current crisis and, in particular, the current crisis of electricity and gas prices, as well as that of the effects generated by the war in Ukraine, we will adopt a piece of legislation by which we will continue to protect the economy and jobs. And thus, for the companies where the activity is ceased, we will ensure a monthly allowance similar to the one paid during the pandemic, respectively 75 pct of the basic salary," Ciuca said.The draft announced by the prime minister aims to establish social protection measures for the employees affected in the context of the current crisis in Ukraine, the Russian Federation and Belarus.The 75 pct allowance will be granted to the employees who have the individual employment contracts temporarily suspended from the employers' initiative, from the date of entry into force of the emergency ordinance and until 31 December 2022.
The German Air Force officially assumed its role in NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing South (eAPS) mission in Romania on August 13, during a certification ceremony held at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base near the city of Constanța. The event was attended by representatives from the Romanian Air Force, NATO's Allied Air Command (AIRCOM), and the German […]
Just minutes away from Turda Salt Mine, ISSA Resort officially opened its doors yesterday, August 11, 2025, marking a milestone as one of Romania’s flagship hospitality projects. This five-star retreat is an integral part of the 70-hectar ISSA Estate, where guests can indulge in exceptional equestrian, wine, culinary, sports, and leisure experiences. The estate encompasses […]
Romanian border police and customs officials have seized over EUR 4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes hidden inside a shipping container at Constanța South Agigea Port. The bust, which uncovered more than 15 million undeclared cigarettes, is one of the largest recorded this year. The container, which arrived from the United Arab Emirates and was […]
Smokers in Cluj-Napoca will now have fewer public spaces to light up as a new municipal regulation officially bans smoking in all public transport stations, city parks, and sports facilities owned by the municipality. The measure, which came into effect on Wednesday, August 13, applies not only to traditional cigarettes but also to heated tobacco […]
Airline AnimaWings is set to launch new direct flights to Istanbul from Bucharest, Iași, Cluj, Timișoara, and Craiova, starting in October 2025. The new routes complement the network already announced at the beginning of summer, which includes flights to Istanbul, a first for Romania, from Timișoara and Craiova, expanding Romania’s regional connectivity with one of […]
The summer sled track in Romanian mountain resort town of Predeal will be inaugurated by the end of August, after obtaining the necessary approvals. The track, located in the Clăbucet slope area of Predeal, is 822 meters long and has 22 sleds. The investment amounted to EUR 1.3 million and the new track features a […]
