The statistical office Statec announced an increase by 2.5% of the wages through a new round of indexation. The indexation keeps earnings in line with inflation. According to provisional results, the annual inflation index stood at 1.5% in July 2018, which, in turn, increased the average bi-annual index rate. The adaptation of the of the wages, salaries and pensions will enter into force on 1 August. Final and detailed results of the national consumer price index for July were published on 8 August.
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