Pensionarii sibieni se împrumută pentru a se încălzi la iarnă / Peste un milion de lei doar în septembrie / ”Au nevoie să își cumpere lemne, motorină peleți, fiecare cu ce se încălzește”

In September, pensioners in Sibiu borrowed 1.15 million lei from the local pensioners' aid house, primarily for winter heating and health issues. The funds are mainly used for firewood, pellets, diesel, and medical treatments. The aid house receives over 250 loan requests monthly, especially in autumn when pensioners prepare for winter. The organization has been operating since 1947, with members contributing a minimum monthly fee and receiving benefits after death. Demand for loans typically increases before holidays like Christmas and Easter.