Hospital Managers Say 2013 Healthcare Budget Is “Insufficient”
Hospital managers in Romania complain that state budget funds earmarked for the country’s healthcare system in 2013 are “insufficient.”
They stressed this situation forces hospitals to close down some departments in order to save money.
The Romanian healthcare system is in dire financial straits and patients are the main victims, as they have no choice but to seek medical care in hospitals improperly equipped. (Curentul)
Romania’s Vegetable Crops Lower In 2012
Romania’s vegetable crops in 2012, except potatoes, reached a total 3.4 million tons, down by 719,000 tons from 2011, due to a decrease in average harvest per hectare and cultivated areas, according to the country’s statistics institute INS.
Crops were lower for tomatoes (-28.2%), cucumbers (-25.5%), peppers (-20.1%), carrots (-18.7%), onion (-14.5%), watermelons and yellow melons (-14%) and cabbage (-4.9%). Potato crops reached 2.464 million tons, compared to 4.07 million tons in 2011. (Adevarul)
Minister: Contract To Build Comarnic-Brasov Highway Should Be Signed End-October
Romania’s Minister-delegate for infrastructure Dan Sova said the contract to construct the highway linking Comarnic to Brasov should normally be signed on October 30.
Prime Minister Victor Ponta required Sova, during the Government’s Wednesday meeting, that the contract be signed in fall.
In May this year, Sova said the country’s roads authority CNADNR would start negotiations with the four bidders which filed offers to construct the highway and negotiations were due to end in August. The four bidders are company China Communications Construction and consortia Spedition UMB-Tehnostrade, Vinci – Strabag – Aktor and Impregilo – Salini.
Romania To Raise Budget For De Minimis Aid Scheme Supporting SMEs
Romania will increase the budget of a de minimis state aid scheme targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which make investments and create new jobs from RON400 million (EUR89.8 million) to RON500 million, according to a draft Government decision.
Also, the budget may again be increased and the funds will be disbursed by the end of 2015, instead of 2016, the deadline set previously.
In May, the Government decided to grant de minimis state aid of up to EUR200,000/firm over a three-year period to small and medium-sized enterprises which make investments and create new jobs.
Romania also granted de minimis aid for SMEs through a EUR100 million scheme in 2007-2011. (Curentul)
Romania Brings Changes To Consular Services And Fees
The Romanian Government has approved an ordinance which will sets new consular fees and introduces new categories of consular services.
The ordinance applies exclusively to services provided on Romania’s territory. (Curentul)