“I initiated this project in 2022, when I was a county councilor. I received support from the institution’s leadership at that time as well as from the full council, and the project initially began at the documentation stage, after which, in March of this year, the actual construction works started. Together we managed to complete this road, and these days the work is being officially received.

During the execution, there were inevitable inconveniences, for which we want to thank the citizens for their patience and understanding. We are glad to be able to offer the community a modernized road, which we hope they will use for a long time. The work benefits from a 60-month warranty from the contractor,” said Péró Tamás, Vice President of the Arad County Council.

The Peregu Mare – Peregu Mic road section, with a length of 3.178 km, was completed within the nine-month deadline, and the final value of the investment is 8.5 million lei (excluding VAT). The financing was provided entirely from the budget of the Arad County Council.

Over €7,900 is available for each child with disabilities under the „Tech-Assist” project, and pre-registration for e-vouchers begins on Wednesday, October 1, announced the Minister of Labor, Petre-Florin Manole.

„Over €7,900 for each child with disabilities. Starting October 1, pre-registration opens for the e-vouchers within the ‘Tech-Assist’ project. This is a real chance for thousands of children to become more independent and for parents to know they are not alone. I encourage you to get informed and apply, so that every child can receive the support they need,” wrote the Minister of Labor on Facebook.

At the same time, the National Authority for the Protection of Children’s Rights and Adoption (ANPDCA) announced on its social media page that the „Tech-Assist” project aims to increase the social inclusion and autonomy of children.

„The National Authority for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (ANPDPD) provides support to children with disabilities by granting e-vouchers for the purchase of assistive and access technologies. This initiative is part of the ‘Tech-Assist’ project and aims to enhance the social inclusion and autonomy of children. Pre-registration begins on October 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM!” the announcement states.

According to the source, the program is available to minors who reside in Romania, hold a valid disability certificate, are legally represented by parents/guardians, and have not benefited in the past year from public funding for the same type of technology.

With this e-voucher, families can purchase a wide range of products and technologies designed to improve daily life, including wheelchairs, walking frames, orthoses and prostheses, hearing aids, screen readers, specialized software, adapted furniture, alarm systems, and other devices that increase autonomy.

According to the cited source, the maximum value of an e-voucher is 39,900 lei, VAT included. „Up to three products and three compatible accessories can be purchased, depending on the child’s specific needs,” the institution specifies.

The „Arad Estival” event will continue between June 20 – 22 at Neptun Pool Complex, with plenty of activities planned for locals around the pool area, a DJ party, and an outdoor film screening in the commercial area parking lot.

The events are organized by the Arad City Hall, through the Arad Municipal Cultural Center.
Access to these events will be according to Recons SA regulations.
More information online: https://www.reconsarad.ro/strandul-neptun-arad

SCHEDULE

Friday, June 20, between 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, pool area

• DJ Party

• Interactive games for children and youth

• Aerobics

• Aqua gym

Saturday, June 21, between 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, pool area

• DJ Party & Foam Party
  From 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM – Summer Dance Party with Mike Kross and DJ Kaos, in the commercial area parking lot – Free admission

Sunday, June 22, between 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, pool area

• Interactive games for children and youth

• Aerobics

• Aqua gym

• Aqua dance

• Aqua fit & fun

From 10:00 PM, in the commercial area parking lot

• Open Air Cinema: “Hedgehog Hunt” (dir. Mihaly Schwechtje). Free admission

67.2% of the contracts awarded by the Arad County Council go to local companies, according to the president of the Arad County Council, Iustin Cionca.

Last year, the Arad County Council signed 174 procurement contracts. Of these, 117 were awarded to companies based in Arad. The total value of the council’s acquisitions in 2024 amounted to 365 million lei.

“In reality, even among the 57 contractors from other counties, the majority work with subcontractors from Arad, whether on hospital investments or county road projects. This means that the percentage of local beneficiaries is even higher,” stated Iustin Cionca.

This year marks the second consecutive year in which the Arad County Council allocates 70% of its budget to investments. The figures indicate that most of this money stays within the county and supports the local economy, the president of the Arad County Council emphasized.

Her Excellency Manika Jain, the Ambassador of India to Romania, met today in Arad with the President of the County Council, Iustin Cionca. The meeting was also attended by the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, and Industry, Gheorghe Seculici, and the Vice President of the institution, Florin Ionescu.

Her Excellency is the first Indian ambassador to visit Arad in the past nine years.

Arad County currently hosts nine Indian investors, mainly in the logistics and workforce recruitment sectors.

„We are open to any kind of partnership with countries from the Asian region. We particularly appreciate India’s textile industry, as Arad itself has a significant tradition in textiles. We also value the dedication and hard work of Indian workers who come here. Although their numbers are not high, most foreign workers employed in Arad come from countries neighboring India. I see a possible collaboration between the Arad County Council and the Indian Embassy in this regard. Since you share the same cultural space with the Asian workers arriving in Arad, I believe it would be important for us to organize cultural events together that remind them of home, their families, and their traditions. We have three cultural institutions under our administration, and we can organize everything from performances to museum exhibitions,” stated Iustin Cionca.

Following this invitation, Her Excellency also visited the County Museum Complex today, which operates under the County Council, to discuss the details of an extraordinary exhibition that could be organized in Arad at the beginning of the summer.

Efforts have begun to transfer patients from the old Neuropsychiatry Hospital in Căpâlnaș to its newly constructed facility. A total of 75 patients will benefit from improved treatment conditions. Among them, 17 were previously housed in the now-defunct Medico-Social Unit in Săvârșin, which ceased operations at the end of last year.

Claudia Hotăran, the director of the Căpâlnaș hospital, confirmed that the relocation will be completed by the end of March. „For the first three months of the year, we will operate simultaneously in both locations. At the moment, certain logistical aspects, such as heating facilities, still need to be finalized,” she stated.

The new hospital was inaugurated on July 21, 2023, in the presence of Adrian-Ioan Veștea, Minister of Development, Public Works, and Administration. Minister Veștea expressed his admiration for the facility, describing it as a benchmark for other county authorities and Romania’s healthcare system. „The conditions created here set a standard that others can follow,” he remarked.

The new Căpâlnaș Psychiatric Hospital represents an investment of over 26 million lei. It spans a total area of 5,385 square meters and features a basement, ground floor, and first floor. With a capacity of 75 patients, the hospital also includes a recreational courtyard. It offers continuous medical care as well as occupational therapy programs. Construction began in 2019, funded by the National Local Development Program and the county budget.

The old psychiatric hospital operated in the 150-year-old Mocioni-Teleki Castle, for which rent was paid. According to Arad County Council President Iustin Cionca, this new investment was necessary due to both the rising incidence of mental health disorders and the need for upgraded healthcare standards. „This relocation solves several issues, including the closure of the Medico-Social Unit in Săvârșin, ensuring that those patients are not left without care,” Cionca stated.

The Arad County Council stands out as the only county authority in Romania managing two school camps: the Căsoaia and Moneasa camps. These locations serve as landmarks for educational, recreational, and youth training activities, set in stunning natural environments with remarkable cultural and tourism potential.

“Managing these two school camps is both a responsibility and a unique opportunity for the Arad County Council. A key element in promoting these facilities is ensuring easy access. By investing in infrastructure, we make sure that students and young people coming here can travel safely and more quickly. Modern road infrastructure is an absolute necessity to support these activities and to foster county tourism,” stated Sergiu Bîlcea, Vice President of the Arad County Council.

In this regard, the modernization of the Masca-Măderat-Arăneag county road, a stretch of approximately 11.5 kilometers, is a strategic investment. This road significantly shortens the distance between Arad city and the tourist area of Căsoaia, making the camp and other nearby attractions more accessible.

The construction work is scheduled to be completed this year. “Căsoaia is not just a camp for students and youth; it is also a major point of interest for Arad’s tourism. It hosts the Monumental Sculpture Park, a site of national importance, and serves as a hub for mountain trails connecting to other tourist landmarks such as the Șiria and Șoimoș fortresses. Infrastructure investments are a crucial step in promoting this natural and cultural heritage,” added Sergiu Bîlcea.

The extension of the natural gas supply network in Arad County continues. And the County Council is contributing to the development of local communities by supporting such projects.

„Introducing gas to a community is first and foremost an increased comfort for people. But also a motivating factor for attracting investors. As always, we provide support for such projects, both directly, through co-financing, and indirectly, as in this case, by granting the right of use and the right of easement for utilities on land publicly owned by Arad County”, said Iustin Cionca, President of Arad County Council.

The extension of the gas network for the localities of Bodrogul Nou (Zădăreni commune), Călugăreni and Felnac (Felnac commune) is being carried out through a project financed by the National Investment Program „Anghel Saligny”, and the estimated amount is 24-25 million. The contribution of Arad County Council for this project amounted to 300.000 lei for Zădăreni commune and 232.000 lei for Felnac commune.

Arad Water Company has taken an important step towards improving the quality of life in our communities by acquiring a state-of-the-art drinking water booster station in Crocna village, Dieci commune.

This strategic investment will solve the problem of access to water in the village, where half of the inhabitants were facing water shortages due to water level differences.

With the new station, all inhabitants of Crocna will benefit from a constant supply of drinking water.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)