News archive of February 2019
UN rapporteur concerned over US sanctions against Venezuela
Neighbors wait to receive bags of subsidized food distributed under a government program named "CLAP, " in the Catia district of Caracas, Venezuela on Jan. 31. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
Draft budget 2019/5.5pct economic growth, 2.8pct annual average inflation, 2.55pct cash deficit
The state budget for 2019 is built on a 1.02 billion lei gross domestic product representing a 5.5pct economic growth against 2018, a 2.8pct annual average inflation and an estimated 2.55pct budget deficit of the GDP (cash) and a 2.57pct of the GDP (ESA), according to data released on Thursday night by the Public Finance Ministry (MFP).
Turkey to launch new anti-smoking campaign: Minister
Turkey will launch a new anti-smoking campaign in the coming months after an increase in the number of smokers has been observed, the health minister has said, vowing a struggle with the tobacco industry through new regulations to stipulate closed and special chambers for smokers in cafes and restaurants.