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Foto ilustrativăRomania, European leader in wage taxation: over 40% goes to the state
Romania taxes labour the most in the EU: 41.5% of gross salary goes to the state, plus 19% VAT on every purchase, according to Eurostat data.
Foto ilustrativăMarkets Have Become Unaffordable for Pensioners: Fruit and Vegetables at Record Prices
In Iași, pensioners come home from the market with bags that are half empty. Forest berries – 40 RON/kg, cherries – 35 RON/kg, garlic and tomatoes – over 20 RON/kg.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners sue political parties: former head of the Pension House demands legal indexation
Pensioners have taken political parties to court, accusing them of suspending pension indexation for two years and causing an average monthly loss of 600 RON.
A new digital tool rapidly identifies patients with serious side effects from immunotherapy
Australian researchers have developed an algorithm that detects colitis caused by oncological immunotherapy, a condition that occurs in up to 50% of patients.
Study: sugar gum, consumed after nitrate-rich vegetables, could reduce blood pressure
Researchers at King's College London have discovered that sugar-containing chewing gum, when chewed after consuming nitrate-rich vegetables, temporarily enhances the reduction in blood pressure.
Foto ilustrativăRomania risks downgrade to junk status: pensions and salaries possibly frozen in 2027
Romania could be downgraded to junk status by an international ratings agency at the end of the month. Analysts are warning of a pension and salary freeze next year.
Arctic Ground Squirrel, a Study Model for Future Emergency Treatments
The extreme hibernation of the arctic squirrel, with body temperatures dropping below zero degrees, is being studied to inspire treatments for heart attacks, strokes and brain injuries.
Romania, EU leader in labour taxation: over 40% of salary goes to the state
Romania has the highest labour taxes in the EU, according to Eurostat: 41.5% for a single person with no children. See how other European countries compare.
Foto ilustrativăA New FIDELIS Round: The State Offers Interest Rates of Up to 7.55% on Romanians' Savings
The Ministry of Finance has launched the seventh edition of FIDELIS in 2026, available until 10 July, with interest rates of up to 7.55% in RON and 6.20% in euros.
Foto ilustrativăFIDELIS: the state launches a new round of government bonds. Interest rates of up to 7.55%
The Ministry of Finance opened a new FIDELIS edition on Friday, 3 July, with subscriptions available until 10 July. Interest rates reach 7.55% for 10-year RON-denominated securities.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners Sue Political Parties Over Failure to Index Pensions
Pensioners have taken political parties to court, accusing them of suspending pension indexation for two years and causing monthly losses of 600 RON.
Foto ilustrativăWhy You Wake Up Tired Even After 8 Hours of Sleep, Explained by Nicole Păcuraru
Nicole Păcuraru explains on Realitatea Medicală why the number of hours of sleep doesn't guarantee rest, and what factors can fragment our sleep without us even realising it.
Foto ilustrativăConstanța: The Infectious Diseases Hospital Loses PNRR Funding for Modernisation
The Mayor of Constanța has announced that the rehabilitation project for the Infectious Diseases Hospital is no longer funded through the NRRP, due to delays. The county is losing 60 projects worth nearly 150 million euros.
Foto ilustrativăFormer minister Florin Jianu: "Romania has officially entered recession"
Florin Jianu, president of SME Romania, warns that the political deadlock is deepening the economic decline, as trade, industry and consumption fall whilst inflation remains at record levels.
Nursing Homes in Bihor: Government Allocates Over 19 Million RON for the 409 People Relocated by DIICOT
The Ministry of Labour is preparing a Government Decision to fund the care of 409 people relocated from Bihor. A crisis unit and a telephone helpline for families have been activated.
Foto ilustrativăMedical records, consultations and prescriptions, available on your phone through a new platform
Parliament has approved the "e-SănătateaMea" portal, where patients will be able to view their medical history online. From the fourth quarter of 2026, online appointments will become mandatory at public healthcare providers.
Foto ilustrativăToxoplasmosis, the parasite affecting one third of the world's population, can lead to loss of vision
Toxoplasma gondii infects approximately one third of the global population. Researchers warn that it can cause irreversible vision loss and are calling for greater attention from the WHO.
Foto ilustrativăDo You Wake Up Frequently at Night to Urinate? Here's What a Urologist Has to Say
Nocturia, frequent urination during the night, can disrupt rest and daytime wellbeing. A urologist explains how the diagnosis and treatment are determined.
Foto ilustrativăDASH Diet and Brain Health: What a Harvard Study of 159,000 People Reveals
A Harvard study spanning nearly 30 years shows that the DASH diet could reduce the risk of subjective cognitive decline by 41%, particularly in middle-aged individuals.
Foto ilustrativăWhen fatigue during exertion is no longer normal and requires medical investigation
Intolerance to exertion means difficulty performing physical activities that are normal for one's age, accompanied by fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations, and requires medical evaluation.
Actor Danny Glover, honorary Oscar laureate, has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease
Danny Glover, 79, known from "Lethal Weapon", has announced that he has Alzheimer's disease, which has affected his speech and movement.
Foto ilustrativăCase of care homes in Bihor: 411 people assessed, 388 relocated, announces the Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has assessed 411 individuals from Viorel Pașca's care homes in Bihor; 388 have already been relocated, whilst the remainder are either hospitalised or under the care of DGASPC.
Foto ilustrativăMinimum Wage 2026: BNS Calls for 5,000 RON Gross from 2027, Following a 13% Loss in Purchasing Power
BNS says the minimum wage increase has been delayed by 6 months, and 1.76 million employees have lost 13% of their purchasing power. The union is calling for a gross minimum wage of 5,000 RON from 1 January 2027.
Foto ilustrativăGross minimum wage rises to 4,325 RON from 1 July. What it means for employees and employers
From Wednesday, 1 July 2026, the national minimum gross wage will rise from 4,050 to 4,325 RON, an increase of 6.8%. Over 1.7 million employees will be affected by the change.