National Press Review, 3 October

Potential effects on prices of the leu-euro exchange rate set by the European Union today, the business opportunities left behind by Nokia after closing the factory in Jucu, and how we can exchange our old car with an eco-friendly one, here are some of the topics in today’s newspapers.

The Jurnalul Naţional presents the effects of the leu-euro exchange rate set today by the European Union, in the first business day of October.

The newspaper takes into consideration the recent depreciation of our national currency compared to the European one and anticipates increases in prices for cigarettes, gas, electricity and beverages, as a result of the higher excise duties for next year.

Instead, according to the daily, "Today’s exchange rate is the joy of the budget" as the state could gather the 370 million lei more in 2012, compared to 2011.

The România Liberă reads about the business opportunities that Nokia will leave behind after the closure of the factory in Jucu.

The newspaper gathered opinions from several authorities in the area and is drawing some conclusions on "Who is taking advantage of Nokia leaving".

Among the contestants there are companies in fields such as information and communication technology or electronics, which intend to take over the Finish workers or technology lines.

In the Adevărul we learn how to "Change the wreck with an eco car".

Starting today, for a month, Romanians can buy hybrid or electric cars with a discount of up to 3 700 euro.

However, the newspaper notes that sells of such automobiles are low in Romania.

The main reasons are the high price and lack of facilities, compared to other states in the European Union, where the existence of charging outlets for electric vehicles is mandatory for building housing complexes.

The Evenimentul Zilei gives a warning on the fact that "many traders still sell bread under the approved weight", despite the rule that took effect on 15 September, which requires that it should have minimum 300 grams.

The newspaper presents the data obtained after the checks performed by the National Authority for Consumer Protection and gives a series of practical advice for those who have found difference in grams for the bread on the market.

Translated by: Manuela Stancu
MA Student, MTTLC, Bucharest University