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Assets of privately managed mandatory pension funds at roughly 73.145 bln lei as of end November
Assets of mandatory privately managed pension funds amounted to over 73.145 billion lei as of November 27, 2020, up 20 percent YoY, shows data of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF). Government securities account for the largest share in assets with 49.73 billion lei (68 pct), followed by stocks with 15.158 billion lei (20.72 pct) and corporate bonds with 2.98 billion lei (4.07 pct).
Twenty migrants found in articulated lorry at border with Hungary
Twenty migrants seeking asylum in Romania were discovered by the authorities when they tried to leave the country illegally through the Border Checkpoint Nadlac II, 18 being hidden in an articulated lorry, and two under a trailer, sitting on a spare wheel.
Meridian union: Romania cannot afford freezing workers' wages, abandon economic, social convergence goal
Romania cannot afford freezing workers' wages and abandon the goal of economic and social convergence with developed states in the European Union, say representatives of the Meridian National Trade Union Confederation, dissatisfied with the measures taken by the Romanian Government "that will determine the living and working conditions of workers in 2021".
Employers' associations, unions demand gov't to confer with social partners before adopting PNRR
Several employers' associations and trade unions have sent an open letter to the Government asking for consultation with the social partners before the adoption of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), according to a joint release issued on Monday by eight employers' and trade union organizations.
First symbolic tranche of about 10,000 doses of anti-COVID vaccine to be delivered on December 26
Doctor Valeriu Gheorghita, coordinator of the national anti-COVID vaccination campaign, announced on Friday that on December 26 the first symbolic tranche of about 10,000 doses of anti-COVID vaccine will be delivered, which will later be distributed to 10 frontline hospitals in Romania.
Iohannis:It's paramount all political forces understand need to eliminate hate speech, chauvinist, extremist agenda
President Klaus Iohannis sent a message on Friday on the occasion of the Day of National Minorities in Romania, in which he points out that it is paramount that all responsible political forces understand the need to eliminate "hate speech, the chauvinist and extremist agenda".
Nearly Half of Bulgarians Give Preference to Authoritarian Leader
Liberal democracies enjoy little support in much of Central and Eastern Europe, according to a survey conducted in ten countries of the region, Politico writes today.
Romania to Punish Anti-Roma Acts with up to 10 Years in Jail
The Romanian parliament on Tuesday adopted a law that will punish anti-Roma "verbal or physical" actions with prison terms ranging from three months to 10 years.
A total of 244 deputies voted for the law, which only one MP rejected. Some 20 legislators abstained and eight did not take part in the vote, according to the Romanian parliament's website.
NGOs Accuse Romania of Inaction on Human Trafficking
Civil society organisations have accused the Bucharest government of allowing Romania to remain the country of origin of most victims of trafficking in the EU.
On 19 November, 2019, 63 NGOs addressed an open letter to the then new centre-right government, demanding that it take measures to more efficiently fight human trafficking.
President Iohannis: Human trafficking is, in essence, contemporary form of slavery
Human trafficking is, in essence, a contemporary form of slavery, President Klaus Iohannis told the "Human Trafficking: New Path of Cooperation and Achievement" conference on Thursday.
Interim PM Ciuca: Important to raise public awareness on modern slavery, human trafficking - a scourge to be eradicated
Interim Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca underscored the importance for the authorities to raise public awareness on "modern-day slavery", stressing that it is essential to ensure "cooperation and coordination of actions" to combat this scourge, at national, European and international level.
Human Rights Day - MAE reafirms committment for human rights promotion, protection
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) welcomes the celebration of the International Human Rights Day on Thursday and reaffirms its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, condemning at the same time any attempt to diminish the principles of their universality and indivisibility.
Iohannis: Human Rights Day - an opportunity to reflect on each one's role in respecting and protecting them
President Klaus Iohannis stressed on Thursday that International Human Rights Day has not only an anniversary significance, but is an opportunity to reflect on the role that every citizen can play in respecting and protecting the rights of others.
Tax Council head Daniel Daianu: GDP to return to pre-pandemic levels in early 2022
The return of GDP to pre-pandemic levels will happen in early 2022, just like almost everywhere in the European Union, Chairman of the Tax Council Daniel Daianu told the regional video conference ZF BRD Budget 2021 today, stressing that he is "almost certain that next year will see economic growth." "It is almost certain that there will be economic growth next year.
ParliamentaryElections2020/Exit poll at 21:00hrs: Senate - PSD: 30.3%, PNL: 29.4%; Chamber - PSD: 30.2%, PNL: 29.3%
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) garnered 30.3% of the votes cast in Sunday's parliamentary elections nationwide, and 30.2% of the votes for the Chamber of Deputies, whereas the National Liberal Party (PNL) won 29.4% of the votes for the Senate, and 29.3% percent for the Chamber of Deputies, according to the results of the exit poll carried out by CURS - Avangarde, commissioned by Antena 3, fo