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Latest news about seniors, care homes, pension legislation, and elderly health in Romania. 1285 articles across 7 categories.
Ionuț Dumitru: the pension system will face a "major shock" around 2030
The Prime Minister's adviser warns that the pension budget will face growing difficulties from 2029, when the "decree generation" reaches retirement age. He recommends cautious indexation in 2027.
Six days of delays at Floreasca: patient with fractures operated on privately for 8,000 euros
A patient with fractures in her hands and feet spent 6 days admitted at Floreasca Hospital with no clear surgery date. She chose to pay 8,000 euros at a private clinic.
Foto ilustrativăDizziness: what causes it and when to seek medical advice
Nicole Păcuraru explains the main causes of dizziness – from dehydration to inner ear problems – and when this symptom requires medical attention.
Foto ilustrativăRomania recorded the largest economic decline in the EU in the second quarter of 2026
Eurostat shows that Romania's GDP fell by 2.0% in Q2 2026 compared to the previous year, the only decline in the EU alongside Ireland.
Foto ilustrativăNocturnal Gastro-oesophageal Reflux: Symptoms and Preventive Measures
Heartburn and night-time regurgitation can disrupt sleep and cause coughing or hoarseness in the morning. Here is what triggers them and when you should see a doctor.
Foto ilustrativăThe minimum wage of 2,700 RON falls short of the estimated consumption basket of over 5,000 RON
Almost 2 million Romanians on minimum wage are feeling the full force of rising prices. The 125 RON increase from July has been wiped out by inflation.
Study: AI chatbots drop medical advice if the patient downplays their symptoms
A British study shows that AI chatbots, although they initially identify a medical problem correctly, change their recommendation if the user insists that the symptoms are not serious.
Heart Attack: 4 Warning Signs That Can Appear Days Before
Doctors cited by HuffPost warn about signs that may precede a heart attack: chest pressure, radiating pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and fatigue.
Foto ilustrativăHidroelectrica Raises Energy Prices by 13%: What This Means for Your Actual Bill
Hidroelectrica is raising the price of active energy from 0.45 to 0.515 RON/kWh from October 2026. The company states that the actual impact on the final bill will be approximately 7%.
Foto ilustrativăMore and more pensioners are taking out loans from the Employees' Credit Union just to make ends meet until the end of the month
The number of loans at Mutual Aid Houses increases monthly. Small pensions force many senior citizens to seek amounts of a few hundred RON.
Foto ilustrativăDaniel Dăianu: Romania risks recession in 2026 due to budgetary correction
The President of the Fiscal Council, Daniel Dăianu, warns that austerity measures could push Romania's economy into recession this year.
The Fiscal Council calls for a gradual increase in the retirement age, amid the "decree generation" demographic wave
The Fiscal Council recommends linking the retirement age to life expectancy and eliminating exceptions, against the backdrop of the approaching retirement of the "decree generation" and the growing deficit in the social insurance system.
Fiscal Council: mild recession possible in 2026, recovery estimated for 2027
The Fiscal Council does not rule out a mild recession in 2026, caused by deficit reduction and an unfavourable international context. Forecasts indicate an economic recovery in 2027.
Romania: 1,110 days to reimburse an innovative medicine, compared to the EU average of 597
ARPIM highlights that Romanian patients wait an average of over 3 years for an innovative therapy to be reimbursed, well above the European average.
Hidroelectrica raises electricity prices from October. Who will pay more
Hidroelectrica is raising electricity prices by over 7% for new customers and those with expired contracts, starting from October.
TEZAUR September 2026: interest rates of up to 7.15%, subscriptions until 2 October
The state launches a new TEZAUR edition, with interest rates of 6.20%–7.15% per annum, tax-free. Subscriptions are open until 2 October 2026, depending on the channel.
Home urine test detects 9 out of 10 cases of bladder cancer
A urine test evaluated by the NHS identified 92% of bladder cancer cases in a study of nearly 1,000 patients across the United Kingdom.
Foto ilustrativăHow arterial blockages of the heart are detected: from angio-CT to coronary angiography
Explanation of the investigations used to detect coronary blockages, from CT angiography to coronary angiography and stent angioplasty.
Foto ilustrativăFEVAR: the endovascular solution for complex aortic aneurysms
The FEVAR procedure uses a customised fenestrated endoprosthesis for aortic aneurysms located near the renal arteries, without blocking the blood supply to the organs.
A compound found in blueberries and grapes may reduce fat in muscles, a Japanese study suggests
Researchers in Japan have observed, in a laboratory setting, that pterostilbene stimulates the breakdown of fat in muscle cells. The study is at an early stage, conducted on cells rather than on humans.
Foto ilustrativăPensions have not been indexed for 2 years, and the "minor recalculation" has been delayed by a year and a half
Millions of pensioners are feeling the effects of austerity: pensions have not been indexed to inflation for two years, and nearly 1 million senior citizens are still waiting for the funds from the minor recalculation.
International Clinical Study: 1,600 People Tested to Prevent Alzheimer's Before Symptoms Appear
A large-scale study is testing whether an experimental drug can prevent Alzheimer's in high-risk individuals, identified through a blood test, before symptoms appear.
EU reassesses the safety of injectable iron treatments following severe cases of bone complications
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is reviewing all injectable iron medicines, following reports of severe cases of hypophosphataemia associated with osteomalacia and fractures.
Pensions and Salaries by County: Where the Highest and Lowest Incomes Are Paid
The national average pension reached 2,821 RON in July. Bucharest leads the rankings, with the gap between the extremes exceeding 1,900 RON.