Romania’s First Cryosurgery In Varicose Vein Performed In Timisoara
Doctors at the county hospital in Timisoara (western Romania) performed Monday the country’s first cryosurgery in varicose veins.
The surgery was performed by doctor Sorin Olariu, the head of the hospital’s surgery division, and poses low risk of complications.
Costs are deducted by the local county health insurance house.
Cryosurgery is the best method of elimination of varicose veins, which meets patients’ and doctors’ expectations. It allows to get rid of the disease with minimal damage and results in removal of perforators without leaving scars. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Voinea Says Lowering Social Contributions By 3 Percentage Points Would Hurt Budget
Romania’s Minister-delegate for Budget Liviu Voinea said lowering social security contributions by three percentage points would have a negative impact on the country’s consolidated budget.
According to Voinea, the measure would trigger a deficit of nearly RON3 billion which should be covered from other sources. (Curentul)
Romania Exports Rose To Record EUR4.5B In JulyRomania’s exports rose to a record 4.48 billion euro in July, according to the country’s statistics institute INS.
The exports were up 18.1% compared with July 2012, while imports were 11.3% higher to EUR5.06 billion, the data showed.
Compared with June, exports increased 11.4%, while imports rose at a more accelerated pace, of 15.2%. (Adevarul)
Romania’s Draft State Budget For 2014 Ready By Mid-OctoberRomania’s Minister-delegate for Budget Liviu Voinea said the draft state budget for 2014 will be elaborated by the middle of October, according to news agency Mediafax.
Voinea said the drafting of the state budget is different this year, as it needs green light from the European Commission. (Gandul)
Romania Endorses Joint Statement Of Eleven G20 Nations On Syria
President Traian Basescu said Romania endorses the statement signed by eleven G20 nations which condemns the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
Basescu said a military response in Syria’s case “involves risks, regardless of its accuracy.”
The statement was signed by the leaders and representatives of Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Britain and the United States.
The statement calls for a strong international response to this grave violation of the world’s rules and conscience that will send a clear message that this kind of atrocity can never be repeated. (Gandul)
Ruling Coalition Leaders Want Rosia Montana Project Rejected By Parliament
The only solution to the gold mining project in Rosia Montana, western Romania, is for the plan to be rejected with urgency by the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies and “that’s that,” Prime Minister Victor Ponta said Monday.
Senate chairman and Liberal Party leader Crin Antonescu said earlier Monday the gold mining project should be rejected, adding that the voice of the people weighs more than technical data.
Protesters rallied in Bucharest Sunday for the eighth straight day, demonstrating against the government’s plan to allow the opening of a massive opencast gold mine in Rosia Montana.
The gold mining project, which has been on and off for the past 14 years because of environmental concerns entailed by cyanide mining, has been given green light by the government recently and is pending debates in Parliament.
According to a draft agreement between the government and Canada’s Gabriel Resources, which holds 80.69% in the joint-venture developing the project, Gabriel may open the gold mine in 2016.