Romania’s Population Decreased By 5,316 People In May
Romania’s population decreased by 5,316 people in May 2013, when over 14,848 children were born and over 20,100 people died, according to data released Wednesday by the national statistics institute INS.
In May, Romania reported 14,848 newborns, 271 more than in April, and 20,164 deceased, 2,000 fewer than in April.
The negative natural growth triggered a monthly decrease in population numbers by 5,316 people in May.
Romania reported 8,352 marriages in May, 4,795 more than in April, and 2,834 divorces, 152 more than in April. (Curentul)
Survey: Romanians Rank Second In Europe Regarding Time Spent Online
Romanians are ranked second in Europe regarding the time spent online, with an average of 18.6 hours per week, according to a survey published by IAB Romania.
According to the Mediascope Europe survey, Ukrainians come first with 20 hours per week spent surfing the Internet, and the Turks place third with an average 18.3 hours per week.
The survey shows that people aged over 55 are more and more active on the Internet. Thus, 36% of Europeans aged over 55 surf the Internet and spend around 10.4 hours per week online. Also, 84% of them shop online every day, while 79% use their e-mails every day.
Mobile web surfing rose by 42% at European level compared to 2010. Currently, 68% of Europeans have mobile phones with Internet access, of whom 44% use smartphones. In Great Britain, six in ten people have smartphones. (Curentul)
Romania Amends Land Reclamation Law
Romania has amended the legislation regulating land reclamation activities based on an emergency ordinance which took effect on June 26, 2013.
The amendments target to keep a record on the use and upkeep of land reclamation infrastructure, especially since the irrigation system is a priority for Romania’s agriculture. (Curentul)
Romania Adjusted Industrial Output Down 10.7% In May
Romanian adjusted industrial production fell 10.7% in May compared with a month earlier, on lower output in all sectors, according to the country’s statistics institute INS.
Manufacturing output decreased 14.2% on the month in May, while energy and mining production declined 8.3% and 5.6%, respectively. The data are adjusted for the number of working days and seasonal factors.
In annual terms, the country’s adjusted industrial output decreased by 1.2% in May, largely due to a 15.6% decline in energy production. (Adevarul)
Romania Attracted Around EUR5B In EU Funds By July
Romania attracted around EUR5 billion in European Union funds for rural development by July 2013.
This translates into an absorption rate of nearly 58% of the total amount allotted through the 2007 – 2013 National Rural Development Program (PNDR). (Adevarul)
Ponta Wants To Reshuffle His Cabinet
The Romanian Government led by Prime Minister Victor Ponta is close to being reshuffled.
People close to the matter said liberal ministers Relu Fenechiu and Radu Stroe and social democrat ministers Constantin Nita and Doina Pana will be replaced.
Ponta has recently said the activity of ministers, state secretaries and heads of authorities and agencies will be assessed at the end of August. He added the evaluation is highly necessary in order to correct any potential mistakes and make changes, if necessary. (Evenimentul Zilei)