Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca and governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Mugur Isarescu discussed this Friday the main economic and financial developments, against the backdrop of the economic recovery, the energy crisis and endeavors for a solid and credible budget for 2022, said the government's spokesman Dan Carbunaru.This is the first meeting of the Prime Minister with the BNR governor, and presidential advisor on economic affairs Cosmin Marinescu was also invited to attend."The meeting took place during the break of today's government meeting and was aimed at strengthening the institutional dialogue, while tackling the main developments and concerns in the Romanian economy and the financial environment in the current context of economic recovery, energy crisis and the need to work out a solid and credible budget for 2022, capable of giving confidence to the investment milieu and support the financial stability Romania needs in the next period," Carbunaru explained.The talks also focused on the need to increase the administrative capacity to absorb European funds, he added."The meeting highlighted the need for an effective institutional dialogue through the convergent involvement of state authorities, and also reviewed the main challenges we currently face, such as the need to increase the administrative capacity to absorb European funds, as regards both the resources available under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, and those under the operational programs," Carbunaru said.
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 […]
