Antonescu Says PM-President Collaboration Agreement Must Be Terminated
Liberal Party leader Crin Antonescu said Sunday evening the collaboration agreement between Prime Minister Victor Ponta and President Traian Basescu cannot go further.
Antonescu said compromise is not the way to reach the ruling Social Liberal Union’s goals, despite pressure from the European Commission concerning the appointment of chief prosecutors. (Gandul)
Prices Of Cigarettes And Beer Rise As Of April 1
April 1 in Romania brings higher prices for cigarettes and beer, a higher passport release fee and the introduction of co-payment in the public healthcare system.
Tobacco excise duties increase by EUR3.5 euro/1,000 cigarettes, bringing the average price of a pack of cigarettes to RON12.32.
Beer excises rise 10% for independent producers with annual production capacities of less than 200,000 hectoliters. (Azi)
Romanian Authorities Arrest 20 Doctors In Fraud Case
Romanian authorities have ordered the arrest of over twenty doctors, lab workers and biologists involved in a EUR500,000 fraud using medical tests.
Ten doctors were placed under preventive arrest Saturday evening, along twelve others, including biologists and the owners of medical labs involved in the fraud case.
Fifteen other people will be investigated at large and have been ordered not to leave the country. (Curentul)