Health Insurance Computer Platform Halted For Technical Overhaul
The health insurance computer platform was halted Tuesday evening, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., for consolidation and optimization works, according to the National Health Insurance House (CNAS). “The health insurance computer platform will face a planned halt during the evening of May 15, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., for technical works of consolidation and optimization of functions, following measures aimed at eliminating the fluctuations of the computer system and making it operational”, the Health Insurance House said in a statement. (jurnalul.ro) IMF Issues Regional Report On European Economies For 2017 All European economies grew in 2017, and the outlook remains favorable in the short run, says the IMF’s latest regional report. But for growth to last beyond the current upswing, European countries will need to loosen structural constraints on growth, which range from barriers to investment to dwindling competitiveness.“Europe continues to enjoy strong growth but recent indicators suggest that momentum is leveling-off somewhat. Medium-term economic prospects are less bright, so policymakers should seize the moment to lower their deficits and debt and push forward with reforms to make their economies more productive,” said Poul Thomsen, Director of the IMF’s European Department.
Real GDP in Europe increased by 2.8% in 2017, a full percentage point faster than the previous year. For the first time since the global financial crisis of 2008, all economies have posted gains.
With annual growth at 7%, Romania was the fastest growing economy in Europe in 2017. All European economies are currently on an upswing. (jurnalul.ro)
Dacia Factory In Mioveni Produces A Car Every 54 Seconds
Dacia car factory in Mioveni, established 50 years ago, has come to produce a car every 54 seconds, which translates into some 1,500 vehicles a day. Over 93% of production is exported.
Antoine Doucerain, general manager of Automobile Dacia and Groupe Renault Romania, said a car is produced every 54 seconds, which means 1,500 vehicles a day, that are exported to various countries. Each car model is produced in different versions, different colours and with different options”, said
Doucerain pointed out that Dacia’s achievements are mostly due to its 17,700 employees who contribute to a global performance, by building the company of the future through their competences, commitments and teamwork. (puterea.ro)
Prosecutors Demand Prison Sentence For Lower Chamber Speaker
Romanian anticorruption prosecutors on Tuesday demanded prison sentence for ruling party leader and Lower Chamber speaker Liviu Dragnea in a case in which he is prosecuted for abetment to abuse of office and forgery related to fictitious hiring.
Prosecutors demanded a sentence of 7 years and 6 months for abuse of office and a sentence of 2 years and 6 months for the forgery offence.
The fictitious hiring allegedly took place at the Social Assistance Direction in Teleorman county between July 2006 and December 2012. Dragnea was county council chairman between 2002 and 2012.
Dragnea is accused of arranging the hiring of two members of the Teleorman county branch of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) to the Social Assistance Direction without the two actually working there. The two persons received a total of RON108,612 in salary rights for work at the Social Assistance Direction, although they were working at the Teleorman county branch of PSD, where Liviu Dragnea was party chairman.
Dragnea’s ex-wife, Bombonica Prodana, was occupying an important position within the Social Assistance Direction at the time the deeds were committed. Prosecutors argued that she willingly ignored the situation and choose not to sanction the two employees, but they dropped the charges against her as she paid the damages caused by the offences. (puterea.ro)