Intolerance To Gluten Linked To Genetic Predisposition
The latest studies indicate that many Romanians suffer from at least one illness which requires a special diet.
Unfortunately, only a small percentage of them eat properly. Intolerance to gluten, known by some as the celiac disease, although there is a slight difference between them, is an autoimmune disorder occurring in people who have a genetic predisposition to ingesting foods that contain gluten, which is the main form of cereal grain protein.
The intolerance to gluten is one of the most common digestive disorders, affecting approximately 1% of the population. (Romania Libera)
Physician’s Card, Seen As One Of Solutions To Healthcare Salary Scale
Romanian Health Minister Patriciu Achimas-Cadariu said, with respect to the healthcare salary scale, that one of the solutions would be the introduction of a special card for physicians.
The minister said one of the solutions to be further analysed is the so-called physician’s card, which could track a doctor’s clinical activity from graduation until retirement.
He added the card would help work on a different pay scale, on the one hand, and on incentives that will be granted to those who really train medical interns.
The health minister said the public sector wage law could solve the problem of healthcare system salaries. (Puterea)
Foreign Direct Investment In Romania Fell 4% In January 2016
Foreign direct investment, or FDI, in Romania saw a 4% decrease on the year in January 2016, to EUR386 million, according to central bank data.
‘Direct investments of non-residents in Romania totalled EUR286 million, of which, EUR151 million were equity stakes (including reinvested earnings), while intra-group loans stood at EUR135 million.
In 2015, foreign direct investment in Romania stood at EUR3.03 billion, up 25.3% against 2014. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Energy Holding Oltenia To Sack 2,000 Employees As Of July 1
The management of state-owned energy holding Complexul Energetic Oltenia told union leaders that 2,000 employees will leave the company starting July 1.
Unionists, in turn, threatened with protests and called for a new round of talks, including with Energy Ministry officials.
The company also plans to halt its activity for a 21-day period, starting April, which will affect hundreds of employees at thermal power plants Rovinari, Turceni, Isalnita, Craiova and Braila.
Union leaders said they would talk to Energy Minister Victor Grigorescu who recently said Complexul Energetic Oltenia was heading towards a record loss for 2015, higher than the 700 million loss in 2014.
CE Oltenia energy holding was set up in 2012, following the merger of several thermal power plants and coalmines. The holding has some 15,400 employees and operates 13 separate power units with a total installed capacity of 3,900 megawatts, covering up to 30% of Romania’s annual electricity production. (Adevarul)
UNPR Opposes Two-Round Local Elections
Neculai Ontanu, interim president of the National Union for Romania’s Progress (UNPR), said his party will not support the two-round system at the upcoming local elections.
Ontanu said he met with Liviu Dragnea, president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), and they reached the conclusion that the protocol between the two parties is working.
Ontanu pointed out that there are not too many party members supporting the idea of two-round elections. (Puterea)