4,787,920 pensioners were registered in December 2022 in Romania and the average pension was 1,739 lei, according to data centralized by the National Public Pension House (CNPP). Of them, 694,843 who had worked in agriculture, had an average pension of 506 lei. Of the total number of pensioners in the public pension system, those who retired at age limit were 3,823,804 persons, of whom 2,200,689 women, while the average pension was 1,937 lei. 7,699 people received early pensions in December 2022 (2,470 lei average pension), 91,564 persons received partial early pensions (1,796 lei average pension) and invalidity pensions went to 398,983 people (781 lei average pension), of whom 44,794 persons for 1st degree invalidity (671 lei average pension). During the same month, survivor pensions were granted to 465,724 persons (908 lei average pension), while 146 pensioners received social aid (421 lei average pension).
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 […]
