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Foto ilustrativăInflation at 10.9% in May: Major Impact on Pensioners' and Elderly People's Budgets
Rising energy, fuel and housing costs are severely affecting the purchasing power of seniors on fixed incomes.
Foto ilustrativăStagnating Economy Hits Pensioners Hard: World Bank Forecasts Zero Growth in 2025
The Romanian economy will stagnate in 2025, with a direct impact on pensioners' purchasing power and the funding of social services.
Foto ilustrativăLegislative Initiative to Compensate ROBOR Manipulation Victims
Project of law for the reimbursement of money to Romanians affected by the artificial increase of ROBOR interest rates.
Foto ilustrativăBNR responds to fines over ROBOR – impact on senior citizens' loans
The central bank is seeking clarification following sanctions imposed on banks that set ROBOR, the index which influences pensioners' loans.
Foto ilustrativăBanking experts warn pensioners not to make hasty decisions regarding ROBOR
CSALB recommends that seniors with loans carefully analyse the ROBOR situation before making important financial decisions.
The ROBOR Case: The Competition Council initially proposed fines of 1 billion euros for banks
The Competition Council initially discussed fines of 10% of turnover for banks in the ROBOR case, along with bans on fixings and economic forecasts.
Expert economist: Sanctioning banks can trigger a recession that will affect pensioners
An economist warns of a two-year recession following the sanctioning of banks over inflated ROBOR rates, with an impact on senior citizens.
Court Rules in Favour of the Competition Council in the ROBOR Investigation Case
The authorities have won the lawsuits brought by the banks investigated for setting the ROBOR index, which affects loan interest rates.
Foto ilustrativăCompetition Council wins court cases against banks in the ROBOR scandal - impact on pensioners
Competition authorities have secured significant victories against banks accused of manipulating ROBOR, with implications for loans.
Labour Market 2026: Major Impact on Seniors and Retirees
The decline in job opportunities and increasing competition also affect older employees, who are seeking to remain professionally active.
Price cap on basic foodstuffs extended until 2026 – impact on pensioners' budgets
Parliament has extended the measure capping commercial markups on basic foodstuffs, a decision that directly affects food costs for seniors.
Foto ilustrativăPrices for 17 staple foods remain capped until 2026 – protection for pensioners
The measure extending the capping of commercial markups on essential food items aims to protect the purchasing power of seniors on low pensions.
Food price caps severely impact seniors – farmers selling below cost
The measures to cap mark-ups on staple products are creating pressure on producers, with an impact on the supply of essential food items for pensioners.
Fine record for banks over ROBOR manipulation hits pensioners with loans
The Competition Council fines banks 700 million euros for manipulating ROBOR, affecting the rates on loans taken out before May 2019.
FIDELIS bonds offer yields of 7.60% in RON – an opportunity for retirees looking to make the most of their savings
The Ministry of Finance relaunches the FIDELIS programme with attractive interest rates for senior investors seeking safe savings instruments.
Foto ilustrativăFIDELIS June 2026 Bonds: Interest Rates of 7.60% in RON and Special Benefits for Blood Donors
The Ministry of Finance launches the June edition of FIDELIS with attractive interest rates and two special tranches for donors, with reduced minimum thresholds.
Romanians' salaries will increase by 5.8% in 2026, but purchasing power remains affected by inflation
Although incomes will rise, real earnings will decline due to high inflation, and unemployment will increase.
Foto ilustrativăEuropean efforts to compensate Romanians affected by the manipulation of the ROBOR index
Vice-President of the European Parliament calls on the European Commission to clarify compensation mechanisms for Romanian consumers following sanctions for ROBOR manipulation.
Romania's Economy at a Standstill: What the Mere 0.1% Growth Means for Pensioners in 2026
The economic forecast for 2026 shows a growth of just 0.1%, with a major impact on pensions and the purchasing power of seniors.
Foto ilustrativăAverage salary to exceed 9,200 RON in 2026, but inflation impacts purchasing power
The official forecast shows that salary increases will be offset by rising inflation, particularly affecting pensioners and senior citizens.
Inflation will rise to 7.9% in 2026, affecting pensioners' purchasing power
The revised official forecast, raised by 1.4%, will significantly reduce seniors' real income.
Foto ilustrativăInflation will reach 7.9% in 2026, impacting pensioners' purchasing power
The Forecasting Commission has raised its inflation estimates for 2026 to 7.9%, which will significantly impact pensioners' budgets.
Government Tezaur bonds with 7.25% interest rates – an opportunity for Romanian pensioners
The new Tezaur edition offers pensioners safe investments with attractive interest rates of up to 7.25% per annum, also accessible online.
Foto ilustrativăNew TEZAUR session offers tax-free interest rates of up to 7.25% for pensioners
TEZAUR government bonds with interest rates between 6.25%–7.25% per annum represent a safe savings option for seniors, with tax-free income.