PM Conditions Klaus Iohannis’ Appointment As Deputy PM
Prime Minister Victor Ponta conditioned the appointment of Klaus Iohannis as deputy PM by the including of another deputy PM from the Conservative Party in the government, and the turning of four delegate ministers, out of which three from USD, into ministers.
Liberals rejected Ponta’s propositions, which might trigger the breaking of USL alliance.
Prime Minister Victor Ponta stated yesterday that he proposed a version with Klaus Iohannis as Interior Ministry and deputy PM, and a government with four deputy PMs – PSD, PC, PNL, UNPR. Nevertheless, the PM stated that the USL leaders did not manage to agree on the government structure. (Romania Libera)
Dacia, Best-Selling Car In Bulgaria In 2013
Besides France and Germany, Dacia is also popular in the neighboring countries, being the best-selling car in 2013 in Bulgaria.
According to the official data of the Bulgarian Interior Ministry, Dacia sold 2,118 cars in Bulgaria last year, outpacing Volkswagen (2,068 cars), which was usually ranking first in Bulgaria, according to Agerpres.
At the same time, the Duster, Logan and Sandero models were in the top of sales in Russia in January, according to the data published Tuesday by the Association of European Businesses (AEB). (Evenimentul Zilei)
Romanians Paid RON133M In Taxes Using Bank Cards In 2013
Romanians paid RON133 million in taxes online and using bank cards in 2013, up 36% on the year, due to a 38% increase in the number of transactions via POS (point of sale) units.
In 2013, Romanians performed over 372,000 transactions to pay their taxes online, up 31% from 2012, and the average value of a tax, which stands at RON358, increased by 4%, according to data released Tuesday by Visa Europe member banks in Romania.
At the end of 2013, a total 176 city halls accepted card payments for taxes via POS at local tax offices. (Curentul)
Romania’s Population Dropped By 9,885 People In December 2013
Romania’s population dropped by 9,885 people in December 2013, when over 14,000 babies were born and approximately 24,000 people died, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
In December, 14,149 babies were born, down by 782 compared with November while 24,034 people died, up by 3,626 compared with the previous month.
In the last month of 2013, 4,187 civil marriages were registered, down by 1,925 compared with November, as well as 2,240 divorces, up by 273. (Gandul)
Health Ministry Confirms Two Deaths On Seasonal Flu
Romanian Health Ministry confirmed the deaths of a woman aged 50 and a 45-years old man due to the seasonal flu.
Health ministry officials added that none of the two persons was vaccinated against the flu, although they were included in the risk category, as they suffered from multiple health problems. According to the Public Health Institute, the 50-years old woman suffered from obesity and diabetes and died due to respiratory failure, renal failure, bronchopneumonia, flu. (Adevarul)
Gold Might Treat Cancer, Specialists Say
Gold might be the secret for treating cancer according to the latest research of Romanian specialists in Cluj, who showed that gold brings higher benefits to cancer patients than chemotherapy.
The research started two years ago by the specialists in Cluj showed that gold nanoparticles may treat cancer and even save certain patients’ lives. According to the tests on cancer cell cultures, gold nanoparticles have a much better effect compared with chemotherapy and may even lead to healing. (Curentul)