The natural increase rate for November 2021 remains negative (-23,834 persons), just like in the month of November 2020 (-22,308 persons), according to the data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to the official statistics, the number of newborns registered in November 2021 was higher by 2,175 when comparing with the same month of 2020, and the number of deaths in November 2021 was 3,701 higher than November 2020.The number of children under a year that died was smaller by 10 in the month of November than the one registered in November 2020.During the month of November 2021, over two-thirds of total casualties were registered in persons with the age of at least 70, as such: 15,836 deaths, representing 41% in persons with the age of 80 and over; 10,206 casualties representing 26.4% of people between 70-79 and 7,491 deaths representing 19.4% of people between 60-69. On the other hand, the least deaths were registered in the 5-19 y/o age groups (56 casualties), 0-4 years (103 casualties) and 20-29 y/o (138 casualties)."By the main cause of death, most people deceased in November 2021 had the following problems: diseases of circulatory system (18,113 persons, representing 46.9%); respiratory diseases (11,929 persons, representing 30.9%); tumors (4,101 persons, representing 10.6%). After 4 months when respiratory issues represented the third cause of death, in the months of September, October and November 2021, respiratory issues represented, again, the second main cause of death, a situation also registered in the period of October 2020 - April 2021," the press release mentions.
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 […]
