Romanian President Urges Moldova’s New President To Keep Country On European Path
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has sent a message to newly elected Moldovan president Igor Dodon calling for the observance of constitutional attributions and for keeping Moldova on a European path.
Iohannis reaffirmed Romania’s support for Moldova’s European aspirations and continued bilateral relations.
Socialist Igor Dodon won Moldova’s presidential election with 55.39% of the votes cast in the second round of the presidential race , while pro-EU candidate Maia Sandu garnered only 44.61% of the votes. (Adevarul)
Just 35% Of Romanians In Rural Areas Have Bank Accounts
Only a little over a third of Romanians in rural areas, or 35%, have bank accounts, compared with 85% in large urban areas and 78% in small urban areas, a study has shown.
Moreover, there is a tendency to renounce banking services in rural areas. The study showed one quarter of rural dwellers with no bank accounts said they had bank accounts but closed them for various reasons.
The study also showed over 50% of respondents in urban areas get their salaries via bank cards, compared with just 23% in rural areas. Still, 95% of the general population uses cash frequently and very frequently. (Puterea)
Valentin Urlan To Head Highway Investment Company
Transport minister Sorin Buse has appointed a general manager and a board for the National Road Investment company (CNIR), which will be operational as of 2017.
Valentin Urlan, a construction engineer with 22 years experience, has been appointed interim general manager.
In September, the government approved the reorganization of the country’s national roads company into CNIR, which will design and build roads, and CNAIR, which will close current construction sites and handle road maintenance. (Adevarul)