The budget execution for the first three months of the year shows the challenges of the domestic and foreign economic context, as well as the first results of the measures taken for the restoration of the budgetary balance, sent on Friday the minister of finances, Tanczos Barna.” Investments grow and drop expenses with goods and services” said the minister of his Facebook page.He said that during the first quarter of this year, income registered growth of 6.9% against the same period of last year, VAT collection increased, getting to almost 37 billion lei, investments surpassed 25 billion lei, growing with over 10% against the fist quarter of last year.Similarly, the expenses of the state increased, showing salary and pensions increase offered last year, but there are drops at the level of expenses for goods and services from the state budget and that of local authorities, said Tanczos Barna.”These are trends that must be continued in a more supported rhythms. For this, we need, firstly, political stability, as well as joint effort on the part of state institutions. The reduction of the expenses and observing the limits established through the budget must be a priority for all state institutions, without deviations and compromises” said the minister of finances.
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 […]
