86% of respondents to a survey consider corruption as the main reason why more and more Romanians leave the country. At the same time, 91% of participants in the survey think that because of corruption in Romania there are no new hospitals and highways, while 87% consider this country does not access more European funds because of corruption. The survey was made on the phone, at national level, from the order of European MP Vlad Gheorghe (USR), over November 28- December 5, on a representative sample of 1,400 persons and has an error margin of 2.9%. According to the study, Romanians are prevented by corruption to have pensions and salaries at European level, 84% of people interviewed said, while 82% consider that Romanians are not respected in Europe and Romania does not have the influence deserved in EU because of this phenomenon. Moreover, over half of Romanians (52%) consider that the country has not joined Schengen because of corruption. Also, 94% of Romanians consider corruption as being spread and much spread in Romania. Mentioned should be made that a high percentage of participants in the study connect corruption to environment crimes: 91% of them consider that it influences the import of illegal wastes in Romania, while 89% think that forest fellings are closely linked to corruption. Recently, USR European MP Vlad Gheorghe suggested the setting up of a Green European Prosecutor to fight environment crimes at the level of all EU members, similar to the Prosecution headed by former DNA chief, Laura Codruta Kovesi.
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 […]
