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Protest Announced in Galați: Pensioners Say They Can No Longer Bear the "Humiliations" After 35–40 Years of Work
Friday, starting at 10:00 AM, pensioners from Galați are protesting outside the Prefecture. Their representative, Ilie Popa, is accusing the authorities of lacking a coherent social policy.
How Much the Compulsory Military Service Completed by Romanians Adds to Their Pension
Compulsory military service is recognised in pension calculations, but the rules differ before and after 1 April 2001. One year of military service after this date adds approximately 20.25 RON to the pension.
CNAS Shuts Down PIAS Platform Over the Weekend: Medical Services Offline
The National Health Insurance House announces the interruption of the PIAS platform from Friday evening until Monday morning. Medical services and medications will be provided offline.
Mureșan: Indexation of pensions and public sector salaries possible from 2027
Designated Prime Minister Siegfried Mureșan says that pensions and public sector salaries, which have not been indexed for two years, should be increased in the 2027 budget.
The Government supplements energy and disability funds by 1.058 billion RON
The Ministry of Finance has increased the Ministry of Labour's expenditure by 1.058 billion RON for September payments: energy and transport compensation for people with disabilities.
Foto ilustrativăGovernment allocates an additional 1 billion RON for energy compensation and transport for people with disabilities
The Ministry of Finance has increased the Ministry of Labour's budget by 1.058 billion RON for September, with the funds earmarked for energy compensation and transport for people with disabilities.
Government allocates another 1 billion RON to subsidise energy and gas bills
The Ministry of Finance is supplementing the Ministry of Labour's budget by 1.058 billion RON, of which 1.03 billion will go towards offsetting energy and gas bills.
2.2 million pensions miscalculated? What CNPP says about the Court of Accounts report
CNPP explains that the figure of 2.2 million incorrectly calculated pensions is a statistical estimate, not the result of reviewing each individual file.
Foto ilustrativăCourt of Accounts audits confidentiality bonuses in pension houses
The Court of Accounts has found illegally paid confidentiality bonuses at pension offices in 4 counties. The trade union states that these were granted through court rulings.
Court of Accounts audits confidentiality bonuses at pension houses
The Court of Accounts has found unlawfully paid confidentiality bonuses at territorial pension offices. The trade union states that the payments were granted on the basis of court rulings.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete criticises the Health reform: "Cutting isn't reform"
Former minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that underfunding in Healthcare leads to debts and shortages in hospitals, rather than genuine reform.
Foto ilustrativăDaniel Dăianu: there is no need to freeze pensions and salaries in 2027
The President of the Fiscal Council says that Romania can meet the deficit target of 5.8% of GDP without freezing pensions and salaries in 2027, through rational indexation.
Daniel Dăianu: there is no need to freeze pensions and salaries in 2027
The President of the Fiscal Council says that Romania can reach the deficit target of 5.8% of GDP without freezing pensions and salaries again in 2027.
Foto ilustrativăHealth: 100 million RON missing for salaries, money taken from HIV, Mother-Child, Transfusions
The Ministry of Health is temporarily covering a deficit of 100 million RON by transferring funds from other programmes. For November–December, 980 million RON is required through a budget rectification.
The flu vaccine could be reimbursed for uninsured individuals too. What is changing in the healthcare system
The College of Physicians and the National Health Insurance House (CNAS) have agreed on amendments to the new framework contract, including the reimbursement of the flu vaccine for uninsured individuals.
Rogobete: the healthcare system is in a financial crisis, urgently requesting funds from Bolojan
Former minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that Emergency Reception Units, ambulances, and the C.C. Iliescu Institute are running out of funds, and calls for emergency money from the Government's Reserve Fund.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete: "The healthcare system is screaming" – urgently requests funds from the Reserve Fund
Former minister Rogobete warns that emergency receiving units are running out of supplies, 17 ambulance services have no funds for fuel, and the C.C. Iliescu Institute may suspend elective procedures.
Pension slip will feature QR code for public transport exemptions
The Senate has adopted a bill whereby pension slips will include a QR code or barcode for electronic verification of entitlement to free transport.
The Senate voted to phase out the CASS health insurance certificate by 2027
The Senate has adopted a bill whereby the physical proof of CASS health insurance coverage could be phased out by 31 December 2027, with insured status to be verified electronically instead.
Foto ilustrativăThe Senate wants to eliminate the CASS insured person certificate by 2027
The Senate has adopted a bill whereby the physical proof of CNAS health insurance will be gradually phased out by 31 December 2027, with insured status to be verified electronically.
Paid sick leave: how many months of contributions are required and when it is not required at all
The law generally requires six months of insurance contributions within the last 12 months to qualify for paid sick leave. However, there are exceptions, such as medical emergencies or serious illnesses, where the benefit is granted without this requirement.
Foto ilustrativăRomanians' Pensions Among the Lowest in the EU. Bulgaria Has Overtaken Us
The average pension in Romania is 2,821 RON, lower than in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Poland. Pensions have not increased in two years, while Romania has the highest inflation rate in Europe.
Foto ilustrativăNew fiscal amnesty proposed for 2026: who could be exempt from state penalties
A bill provides for the cancellation of interest and penalties on debts owed to the state up to 31 August 2026, provided the principal amount is paid in full.
Foto ilustrativăAverage pension rises to 2,942 RON, but the number of pensioners continues to fall
INS: the average pension increased by 0.3% in Q2 2026, to 2,942 RON, while the number of pensioners fell to 4.913 million. Significant differences between regions and sexes.