The aid mechanism adopted by the Government on Monday, which will be granted to SALROM, also includes covering the salaries of employees working in the underground of the Praid Salt Mine, declared the Minister of Economy, Bogdan Ivan.He was asked whether the money allocated by the Government also covers the salaries of Praid Salt Mine employees and for what period of time."At the moment, this mechanism adopted today in the Government meeting also includes covering the salaries, in full, for the 140 people working in the underground of the Praid Salt Mine until December 31, 2025," Bogdan Ivan told a press conference at the Victoria Palace.In the same context, the minister of Economy stated that on Monday the Government adopted a decision establishing two state aid schemes, one of which concerns the repair of damage caused by floods, for the manager of the salt mine, SALROM, but also for other companies that carried out their economic activity underground.The second aid scheme targets the approximately 200 companies that depended on the Praid salt mine in terms of tourist attraction.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
