Eurobarometer: Romanians Optimistic About Economic Situation In The EU
Romanians are more optimistic about the economic situation in the European Union, with 31% of them expecting it to improve in the next 12 months, above the European average of 21%, but are pessimistic about the economic situation in Romania, according to a standard barometer survey.
Only 27% of Romanians believe the country’s economic situation is good, compared with EU average of 49%. Also, Romanians have more confidence in the EU, namely 52% (versus just 42% on a European level), than in the Romanian institutions.
The Eurobarometer also shows that just 54% of Romanians believe the household financial situation is good and 42% express a similar opinion about jobs, compared with the European average of 71% and 61%, respectively. On a country level, inflation/price hikes and the cost of living represent the main challenge. (puterea.ro)
Isarescu: Romania’s Joining Eurozone, Not An Option, An Obligation
Central bank governor Mugur Isarescu on Thursday said Romania’s joining the eurozone „is not an option, but an obligation”, adding this step must be taken carefully because Romania is „a country of huge discrepancies”.
Speaking at the “Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum” Isarescu pointed out that capital Bucharest and the surrounding Ilfov County can join the eurozone in one and a half or two years tops considering that almost all requirements have been met for these two areas. The governor emphasized that this part of the country has the proper GDP per capita and purchasing power.
Still, he went on saying, Romania is “a country of huge discrepancies”. (evz.ro)
Students Can Get Money For Good School Performance
Bucharest general mayor Gabriela Firea said students with good grades will receive money under the form of prizes for good school performance.
The decision was approved by the Bucharest General Council on Thursday, at the proposition of general mayor Gabriela Firea.
The decision provides the granting of prizes for good school performance, in the amount of RON600 for each student and of prizes for excellent performance, in amounts depending on the general median obtained. (evz.ro)
Enrolment In Vocational Schools Starts Friday
The Education Ministry said the first stage of enrolment in state vocational education and dual education for eighth graders, for the 2018 – 2019 school year, will take place on June 15, 18 and 19.
It also said 38,345 seats were allotted countywide, in more than 700 schools.
A dual education system combines apprenticeships in a company and vocational education at a vocational school in one course. (romanialibera.ro)