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Sursa foto: Inquam Photos / Octav Ganea Prime Minister Florin Citu said on Thursday that there will be no more ad-hoc increases in state pensions, but the objective of increasing small pensions does not equate to a freezing of medium or large ones. Asked at a news briefing at the Government House whether the average and high pensions would be frozen or cut back based on the reforms provided under Romania s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the prime minister said no. No. There are some principles there and I think the correct wording is spending will remain at a similar level for the year. So it doesn t say they will be frozen. The word is similar. At the same time, we say it s a priority to raise small pensions; it doesn t mean that the others will not increase. And another thing we are saying is that, yes - and I can guarantee you that it will not happen - we will not have ad hoc pension increases. We will no longer allow someone coming up and say, ....
Views: 140 Twenty-one people were killed after hail, freezing rain and high winds hit runners taking part in a 100-kilometre (62-mile) cross-country mountain race in China, state media said Sunday. The extreme weather struck a high-altitude section of the race held in the scenic Yellow River Stone Forest near Baiyin city in northwestern Gansu province Saturday afternoon. Among the dead were elite Chinese long-distance runners, local media reported. Official news agency Xinhua confirmed the death toll had risen to 21, citing the local rescue command headquarters. State broadcaster CCTV also reported the final missing competitor had been found dead. Baiyin city mayor Zhang Xuchen said that at around midday Saturday a section of the rugged ultramarathon course between kilometres 20 and 31 was “suddenly affected by disastrous weather”. ....
When it’s time to place a call to Texas singer/songwriter/guitarist Dub Miller at the appointed interview time, a recording says that the number is unavailable. He quickly calls back about 30 seconds later, but wonders aloud if others calling him get the same message. “It could be Willie Nelson calling to record a duet and you’d miss it!” I offer. But it turns out, that’s not too crazy a thought. Miller recalls how he was booked for a show years ago by Pat Butler, whose husband songwriter/producer Larry Butler was a running buddy of Nelson’s back in day. He also produced massive hits for Kenny Rogers and co-wrote with Chips Moman the B.J. Thomas hit “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.” ....
North Island trampers long, cold night after getting lost near Otira, West Coast 30 Apr, 2021 01:54 AM 2 minutes to read Land search and rescue volunteers reportedly undertook a rescue in the dark and freezing temperatures on the West Coast at the weekend. Photo / Supplied Land search and rescue volunteers reportedly undertook a rescue in the dark and freezing temperatures on the West Coast at the weekend. Photo / Supplied Digital producer, Christchurch, NZ Heralddevon.bolger@nzme.co.nz A group of lost North Island trampers was rescued after a night in the freezing cold West Coast bush. The three trampers became stranded near Otira due to bad weather. ....
Hiker rescued from Tongariro Crossing after injuring knee 30 Apr, 2021 07:45 AM 2 minutes to read The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the top bucket-list hikes for many New Zealanders and international travellers. Photo / File The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the top bucket-list hikes for many New Zealanders and international travellers. Photo / File NZ Herald A hiker has been rescued from near freezing conditions along the Tongariro Crossing after injuring their knee during a group hike. Police confirmed about 8.30pm tonight an individual with a minor knee injury had required assistance to complete the final leg of the track. Police and LandSar staff assisted the person who is now off the track and okay, a police spokesperson said. ....