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Foto ilustrativăRomania tops EU inflation rankings: prices up by over 8% in July
Romania leads the EU's inflation rankings, with a rate of over 8% in July, compared to just 3% across the European average. Food and services saw the sharpest price increases.
Foto ilustrativăPensions Could Remain Frozen for the Third Year in a Row Due to Public Debt
The Ministry of Finance warns that public debt has exceeded 60% of GDP, which, under the law, prevents pension increases.
Patient Associations Write to Bolojan: "A Medicine That's Only Accessible on Paper Treats No One"
Several patient associations have urged Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan not to restrict access to innovative treatments on budgetary grounds, warning of the risk of supply disruptions.
Workshop Hi Digital: Bucharest seniors introduced to smartphone use
The Vodafone Foundation organised a digital education workshop for seniors on Thursday, as part of the Hi Digital programme, which has reached nearly 11,000 people aged over 65.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete: Healthcare Reforms Cannot Be Made Abruptly and by Force
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that abrupt changes to the system, without dialogue, risk destabilising medical services.
Experimental mRNA vaccine against melanoma shows positive results in study of 1,137 patients
The "intismeran autogene" vaccine, tested by Merck and Moderna alongside the Keytruda immunotherapy, has reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with advanced melanoma.
Foto ilustrativăCoughing at mealtimes: when it can be a sign of reflux or a swallowing disorder
Repeated coughing during or after meals may indicate gastro-oesophageal reflux or swallowing difficulties. Doctors recommend evaluation, particularly in elderly patients.
Innovative medicines: Romanians wait twice as long as Europeans for approved treatments
50 innovative medicines are awaiting reimbursement in Romania. Patients wait an average of 1,100 days, compared to 597 in Europe.
Romania's pharmaceutical production exceeded 7 billion RON in 2025, with the top three players holding half the market
Local pharmaceutical manufacturers reached 7.3 billion RON in turnover in 2025, nearly double compared to 2018, yet the number of employees has remained stable, at around 10,000.
Foto ilustrativăLidl recalls a batch of protein pudding contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria
Milbona Chocolate Protein Pudding, 200 g, withdrawn from Lidl stores following the detection of Bacillus cereus. The product may be returned and a full refund will be issued.
Lidl recalls a protein pudding contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria
ANSVSA has announced the recall from Lidl stores of Milbona chocolate protein pudding, due to the presence of the *Bacillus cereus* bacterium, which can cause digestive problems.
Foto ilustrativăVegetables and fruit increasingly expensive: tomatoes exceed 9 RON, peppers exceed 15 RON/kg
Vegetable and fruit prices have risen sharply amid soaring energy costs. Tomatoes are exceeding 9 RON/kg, peppers over 15 RON/kg, and some retailers are withdrawing from sales altogether.
Bolojan: the decision regarding social scholarships during the summer holiday has not yet been finalised
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says the proposal to suspend social scholarships during the summer holidays will be reviewed alongside feedback from the public consultation, before a final decision is made.
Personalised mRNA-based anticancer vaccine successfully tested against melanoma
An mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck, administered alongside Keytruda, prevented melanoma recurrence in over 1,000 patients in a phase 3 clinical trial.
Foto ilustrativăHealth Unions Threaten Strike Over Pay Act
Sanitas accuses that the draft Salary Law was sent to the European Commission without consulting the trade unions. Iulian Pope warns of possible protests.
Foto ilustrativăAVC: Warning Signs and the FAST Test Explained by a Neurologist
A neurologist explains the main signs of a stroke, how to perform the FAST test, and what steps to take in the first few minutes.
Foto ilustrativăPensions 2026: 7–10% increase possible from January, after two years without rises
Finances ministry analyses a 7-10% pension increase from January. The rise would not cover price increases from the last two years.
Foto ilustrativăWhy Surrounding Noise Tires Us Out, Even When We Don't Notice It
Constant background noise, such as traffic or notifications, keeps the brain in a permanent state of alertness, draining energy without us even realising it.
Bedbugs Discovered at "Bagdasar-Arseni" Hospital: Rehabilitation Ward Temporarily Closed
The Neuromuscular Recovery Ward of the "Bagdasar-Arseni" hospital in Bucharest will be closed until 14 September for pest control treatment. The 31 admitted patients have been evacuated.
CCR Rejects AUR's Challenge to the IBRD Loan, Repayable in 2044
The Constitutional Court rejected on Monday the objection raised by AUR and SOS România against the law ratifying the IBRD loan, intended to finance the public deficit and debt.
Foto ilustrativăBedbugs at Bagdasar-Arseni: the Neuromuscular Recovery ward suspends admissions
Bagdasar-Arseni Hospital is temporarily suspending continuous inpatient admissions at the Neuromuscular Recovery ward, between 17 August and 14 September, following the detection of bed bugs.
Foto ilustrativăBedbugs at Bagdasar-Arseni Hospital: a ward closes for one month for pest control
The Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Ward of Bucharest's Bagdasar-Arseni hospital is closing for one month following the discovery of a bedbug infestation, a measure confirmed by the hospital management, the Bucharest Public Health Directorate, and the Ministry of Health.
Foto ilustrativăThe health card could be scrapped from 1 September. What will replace it
From 1 September, the health card could be replaced by the new electronic identity card and the online platform "E-Sănătatea Mea".
Foto ilustrativăRobotic Prostatectomy: How the Operation for Prostate Cancer Works
Robotic prostatectomy removes the prostate through small incisions, using 3D imaging and precise instruments. Recovery of continence and sexual function varies from case to case.