Government Officials Decide To Double Wages Of Healthcare Employees In Next 2 Years
After two days of intense consultations, Government officials decided to double the salaries of healthcare employees in stages, over the next two years, starting October 2015, when they will witness a 25% increase in the base salary.
The measure did not please all healthcare employees, considering that the Physicians’ Alliance posted a harsh message on Facebook saying that the medical staff does not want the legalization of tips, but decent salaries and optimum working conditions. (Adevarul)
Romania Needs Computer Systems For EU Fund Absorption And Public Investments
Romania needs a computer system for European programs, which “cannot be managed using paper and pencil,“ and for public investments, Sebastian Ghita told an interview for Economica.net.
“Romania desperately needs a computer system enabling the launch of calls for projects, the reception of propositions and for evaluation, contracting and online discounting,“ said Ghita, adding the country also needs a system for complex public investments. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Isarescu Warns Against Stimulating Consumption Through Large Tax Cuts
Romania’s economic growth of 4% is headed towards the limit of the current economic potential and stimulating consumption through large tax cuts at the same time jeopardizes macroeconomic balances, said central bank governor Mugur Isarescu.
Isarescu pointed out that the Romanian economy has received a great deal of stimuli over the last two years, such as the lowering of the value added tax for bread and bakery products, which was subsequently extended to all food items, the cut in social security contributions paid by employers, “massive” cuts in interest rates and a cheap financing, which had good effects. (Adevarul)
Political Parties Attempt To Reach A Consensus On Tax Code
Political parties in Romania are trying to reach an agreement on the Tax Code and the National Union for Romania’s Progress (UNPR) said it will share the same viewpoints with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE).
UNPR head Gabriel Oprea said the party he runs will vote for the Tax Code in Parliament along with the ruling coalition it is part of.
Representatives of parliamentary parties will hold technical talks on the Tax Code, in Parliament, on Thursday. Oprea said technical talks will unlock dialog and a technical solution will be reached together with all political parties. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Alina Gorghiu Says Liberal Party’s Accounts Blocked Due To Debts
Alina Gorghiu, co-president of the National Liberal Party (PNL), on Tuesday said the party’s accounts are blocked due to debts for which she will take full responsibility although the party had amassed debts long before she joined it.
Gorghiu said she is trying to solve this problem and the good thing is that there will be an election campaign with “transparent” financing. (Adevarul)