Hungarian Foreign Ministry Distances Itself From Far Right Party Leader’s Statements
Jobbik is an opposition party not involved in the Hungarian government’s activity, the Hungarian Foreign Ministry said in response to Romania’s request to distance itself from the party leader’s statements.
Hungarian far right party leader Gabor Vona said Saturday, in central Romania, that Hungary should be prepared for a conflict with Romania if that’s the only way its interests can be served. (Jurnalul National)
Basescu Says New Constitution Should Be As Well Thought-Out As The One In 1923
President Traian Basescu said the new Constitution should be as well thought-out as the one in 1923, which he said was one of the most modern constitutions in the world in its time.
“That was one of the most modern constitutions in the world. Based on that constitution and the way the Romanian state worked because of it, Romania was one of the most economically stable countries in the world, not just Europe,” said Basescu. (Puterea)
Tax Evasion On Bread Rose To Nearly 60% Of Production Last Year
Tax evasion in the bread sector totaled RON1.5 billion (EUR337 million) last year, or 2 million tons of flour and bread, nearly 60% of Romania’s total production.
The Agriculture Ministry said tax evasion registered spectacular growth only when the VAT had been increased. In 1999-2004, when VAT was increased from 11% to 19%, tax evasion rose by 1.3 million tons of bread. In 2004-2010, when the VAT remained unchanged, tax evasion stayed at around one million tons of bread annually.
In July 2010-2012, when VAT was raised from 19% to 24%, tax evasion rose another 300,000 tons a year, the ministry said. (Jurnalul National)
Romanians Eat An Average 12 Eggs A Month
A Romanian ate an average of 12 eggs a month in the first quarter of the year, according to a survey by the National Statistics Institute.
By household segments, a pensioner consumes an average 13 eggs a month, an unemployed person 10, a farmer 11, and employees 11.
As for dairy and cheese products, a Romanian ate an average 1.2 kilos a month. Milk consumption stood at 5.8 liters per person a month. Fruit consumption exceeded 3.4 kilos per person, while bread consumption stood at 8.5 kilos per person a month. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Over 70 People Transported By SMURD Aircrafts Last Week
Over 70 people in severe conditions have been transported with SMURD aircrafts between August 2 and 8, including an intervention following a traffic accident which left 20 people injured, the Interior Ministry said.
The ministry said its pilots intervened to save 72 people in missions alongside emergency service SMURD. (Jurnalul National)