The system of pensions paid to military personnel should be changed gradually until 2035 to avoid losing personnel, minister of defence Ionut Mosteanu said ina Digi24 interview, implying that the European Commission insists on a faster pace. "A gradual reform is needed until 2035. It's 10 years, any system can be reformed in 10 years (...) I believe that, if we have a clear calendar, which is constitutionally sound, the [European] Commission will also understand," Mosteanu said. Romania must reform its system of so-called "special" pensions so as to prevent the rise of the impact on the public budget, under the National Relaunch and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Ionut Mosteanu said that any decision related to military pensions will be made after discussions with their beneficiaries. He stated that, at the moment, these debates have not yet been initiated "because we do not have a very clear plan at this time to change the retirement method or the payment method of military pensions." "When we talk about military pensions, we are also talking about those in the Ministry of Interior and other institutions such as the intelligence services (SRI, SIE), state personal security services (SPP), special telecommunication services (STS) - all must be dealt with as a whole. At this moment, it is important to ensure that people have a very clear perspective on what is coming," said Mosteanu.
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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