Money for local investments
The Romanian Government announces new public investments
Bogdan Matei, 13.12.2024, 13:50
In the last days of their mandate, at least theoretically, the PSD-PNL Government in Bucharest decided, in Thursday’s meeting, to allocate total funds of billions of lei for a series of new investments. It is money that would support local communities, as well as projects in the fields of industry and health.
The Bagdasar-Arseni Emergency Clinical Hospital in Bucharest is the largest neurology clinic in Romania. It has 263 beds and already treats traumatic, vascular, cranial, degenerative and spinal pathology, as well as oncological diseases. An oncology and stereotactic radiosurgery center will be added to the compound, over an area of over ten thousand square meters. “We continue investing in health and allocate over 200 million lei (the equivalent of 40 million euros) to the oncology and radiosurgery center of the Bagdasar-Arseni Hospital in Bucharest. This center will offer innovative treatments to patients with oncological conditions”, said Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
The Government also approved a document aimed at reducing the seismic risk for vulnerable buildings in a country where earthquakes occur frequently. The value of the non-refundable financing granted to a beneficiary is a maximum of 300,000 euros. The Government spokesman, Mihai Constantin, stated that the scheme is valid until December 31, 2030, and payments will be made until the end of 2036. The estimated budget is over 1.3 billion lei. The design and execution of intervention works for spaces where economic activities are carried out, as well as for buildings of public interest or utility, will be financed. The consolidation of private homes is not included in the financing through this program. According to estimates, 750 enterprises will be able to benefit from this form of support.
Also on Thursday, the Ciolacu Cabinet also approved the reorganization of the National Anti-Drug Agency, at a time when drug trafficking and consumption have become widespread practices in Romania. The new vision is not limited to the enforcement of the criminal law, but emphasizes prevention and integrated assistance to victims of drug use, especially minors, who need special support. Assistance is moving from the Ministry of the Interior to the health system, and the coordination of anti-drug policies is under the direct attribution of the prime minister. Also, special centers for the prevention of addictions will be established, where all those who need them will receive specialized medical assistance. The project, the Government says, was developed based on consultations with non-governmental organizations and experts in the field. (MI)
