Victor Ponta Backs Oprescu For New Term As Bucharest Mayor
Prime Minister Victor Ponta backs Sorin Oprescu for a new term as mayor of capital city Bucharest, saying he is the best mayor the city could have.
“I personally support Sorin Oprescu, I don’t know about the [Social Democratic] party,” said Ponta. (Puterea)
Ponta Won’t Run For Party President At Fall Congress
Prime Minister Victor Ponta said in a TV interview he will not be running for party presidnet and will support Liviu Dragnea for the position.
Ponta recently stepped down from the position of party president, after anticorruption prosecutors he was being investigated on charges of forgery and money laundering.
The Social Democratic Party elected Dragnea as interim president and will hold a formal congress this fall to elect Ponta’s replacement at the top of the party. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Tax Authority Starts Auditing Wealthy Individuals
Romania’s tax authority ANAF has started a program to check wealthy individuals who pose a high risk of tax evasion.
The authority is set to audit around 5,400 individuals during the first stage of the program. in program’s first phase.
The largest number of targeted taxpayers is in Ilfov county (34) and capital Bucharest (31), while at the opposite end the fewest are in counties Vaslui, Dambovita, Arad and Caras-Severin. (Puterea)
Over 30% Of Romanians Unhappy With Current Professional Situation
Over 30% of Romanians are unhappy with their current professional situation, while over 50% declare themselves neutral on the matter.
People over 40 have trouble adapting to new economic realities, as the previous industry-based economy made way for a knowledge-based environment, according to a survey by smartdreamers.ro.
On the other hand, youths complain about low wages and the country’s obsolete education system. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Romania’s Population Continued To Decrease In June
Romania’s population continued its decline in June, decreasing by 3,117 people compared to May, according to the national statistics institute INS.
In May, the country’s population counted 5,605 fewer people than in April.
In June, Romania reported 16,630 births and 19,747 deaths. (Adevarul)