Romania Shaken By Three Earthquakes In Last 24 Hours
Three earthquakes occurred in Romania over the last 24 hours, in south-eastern Vrancea seismic area.
The biggest tremble, measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale, originated at a depth of 85 kilometers and occurred Sunday evening, at 10:22 p.m..
The quake occurred near towns Covasna (30km), Nehoiu (39km), Targu Secuiesc (41km), Slanic-Moldova (45km) and Intorsura Buzaului (46km). (jurnalul.ro)
Weather Gets Colder In Next Two Weeks
The weather will get colder over the next two weeks, especially during the night. There will be heavy rain, but light snowfall, according to meteorologists.
The weather will get warmer as of February 28 and on March 4, maximum temperatures will reach on average 3 – 5 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures will reach around -3 degrees. (puterea.ro)
Finance Minister Speaks About Planned Tax Form
Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici said a sole tax form will be presented in upcoming days, which will be submitted once a year and will generate a single payment.
“There will be a single tax form, which will be submitted once a year and there will be a single payment. (…) Changing the status of insured person is a very important aspect when making the payment and submitting the tax form”, the minister told a press conference.
Teodorovici also said the principles of the tax form will be unveiled in the upcoming period during talks with journalists and other interested parties. (puterea.ro)
PM Viorica Dancila On Official Visit To Brussels
Prime Minister Viorica Dancila is on official visit to Brussels between February 19 and 21, 2018.
Dancila will meet the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, the President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, and the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker.
Dancila will also hold talks with European Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Cretu.
The purpose of the visit is to strengthen the dialog of Romania’s prime minister and government with European institutions, in the perspective of Romania’s taking over the Presidency of the EU Council, as of January 1, 2019. (puterea.ro)