Victor Ponta Seeks New Term In Parliament
Former prime minister Victor Ponta, MP for Gorj county, plans to run for a new term in Parliament later this year.
Ponta sent a letter of intent to the local Social Democratic Party organization announcing plans to run for a new MP seat, said party executive secretary Gheorghe Milosteanu. (Adevarul)
Romania Remains Attractive Market For Contraband
Romania continues to be an attractive market for smugglers and the region most affected by contraband cigarettes is the country’s north-east, on the border with Moldova.
The cigarette black market decreased to 14.9% in July from 16.9% in May, but Romania still registers a high level of tobacco product contraband compared with the EU average of 10%. (Puterea)
First Home Budget Cap To Be Raised In September
The ceiling for the the guarantee budget for the government-backed mortgage lending First Home program will be raised in September, said finance minister Anca Dragu on Realitatea TV.
The minister said the government will finalize a five-year strategy for the program in October, so prospective buyers and property developers are able to make medium-term plans.
Dragu added demand for financing within the First Home program increased during debates on the debt discharge bill. Now that the bill has been adopted, demand is still on the rise as prospective buyers don’t know whether the government will keep the program in following years or halt it. (Romania Libera)
Romanians Seek Jobs In Engineering, Accounting And Finance, Sales
The most sought after work fields in Romania are engineering, accounting-finance, and sales, according to a poll by online recruitment website eJobs.
The research shows men largely prefer transport, while the field with the highest feminine presence is secretarial and administrative work.
By age, youngsters prefer fields like advertising, journalism and IT, while older job seekers prefer agriculture, manufacturing and management. (Adevarul)