At a plenary sitting on Tuesday, the Chamber of Deputies passed Emergency Ordinance 5/2023, which establishes that the government may approve the establishment, on behalf of the state, of state-owned companies in Romania and abroad at the proposal of ministries.The ordinance is designed to regulate the establishment of the possibility for the government to approve the establishment, on behalf of the state, of state-owned companies in Romania and abroad, in compliance with the provisions of the state-aid legislation, at the proposal of the ministries with a jurisdiction over the main object of activity of the company or under whose authority the company operates.The ministries are also allowed to increase the share capital of the companies in which they are shareholders on behalf of the government, in compliance with the state aid legislation.According to the bill, the criteria taken into account when setting up a company are: respecting the general interest of the state in the business area of the newly established company; complying with the principle of economic efficiency in establishing the business area of the newly established company; following the principles of a market economy in the operation of the new company; guaranteeing equal and non-discriminatory treatment of business operators in acquiring products or services necessary for carrying out their business dealings; transparency in the allocation of public funds.The ordinance has already been adopted by the Senate, and the Chamber of Deputies is the decision-making body in this case.
On Monday, January 13, officials at the Cantacuzino Hospital in Bucharest alerted police that a man stole three amputated legs from the storage area. While two were later found, the third is still missing. The incident took place three days prior, on January 10, and was captured by surveillance cameras. Images published by Euronews Romania […]
The General Prosecutor's Office announced on Wednesday, January 15, that criminal prosecution has been initiated again against former president Ion Iliescu and ex-prime minister Petre Roman in the case targeting the violent crackdown of the protests in Bucharest's University Square on June 13-15, 1990, also known as the Mineriada (miners' riot). The two are facing […]
Approximately 62% of employees in Romania intend to change their workplace in the next six months largely due to financial reasons, according to a survey conducted by the online recruitment platform Bestjobs. Approximately 48% of respondents intend to change their workplace because they want a better salary, 13% due to a lack of professional development […]
Roborock, a global leader in intelligent cleaning solutions, announces the launch of its latest innovation, the Roborock Qrevo Curv, a state-of-the-art robot vacuum and mop designed to redefine home cleaning. This revolutionary product combines cutting-edge technology with an innovative cleaning system to offer an unparalleled cleaning experience for consumers. "Roborock Qrevo Curv represents a new […]
Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan announced that his administration will draw inspiration from the Icelandic model to combat and prevent drug use among young people. The mayor also stated that building a medical facility dedicated to those struggling with addiction is being considered, using spaces belonging to Colentina or Obregia hospitals. “As Bucharest residents decided through a […]
A young deer trapped in the icy waters of a pond near Fălticeni, Suceava county, was recently saved by a team of firefighters. According to the Emergency Situations Inspectorate, which shared a short video of the rescue mission, the fawn had attempted to cross the frozen pond, but the thin ice cracked beneath its weight, […]
