Former Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi Quits PDL
Romanian former Foreign Affairs minister Teodor Baconschi quit the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL) arguing that party leaders have never really supported reformers.
Baconschi told party leader Vasile Blaga in an open letter he joined PDL convinced that democrat liberals, alongside President Traian Basescu, would reform the state and promote right-wing ideas.
On Monday, PDL will discuss measures against members who criticize the party’s decisions. Those targeted are Cristian Preda amd Theodor Paleologu. (Evenimentul Zilei)
President Basescu, Prince Charles Meet In Bucharest Monday
Romania’s President Traian Basescu and Prince Charles will meet at the Presidential Palace in Bucharest Monday, according to the Presidency.
Prince Charles arrived in Romania last week and spent a few days in Valea Zalanului, a village in Covasna county, where he owns several properties. (Puterea)
EUR7M Available For Romania’s Rural Development Strategy In 2014-2020
Romania has been allotted over EUR7 billion in European funds for its National Rural Development Strategy in 2014-2020, Nicolae Popa, deputy manager of the country’s Agency for Rural Development and Fishing Payments (APDRP), said recently.
“We hope we will be able to implement the first financing measures in September 2014,” Popa said.
The rural development program will include subprograms targeting cattle breeders, viticulture and vegetable farming, he added. (Curierul National)
Dog Owners In Bucharest Must Register Pets Or Else They Risk Fines
Dog owners in Bucharest who don’t neuter their pets will pay an annual tax of 150 lei (EUR34), according to a decision adopted by the Bucharest Council Friday.
People who fail to register dogs older than four months with Bucharest’s animal welfare association ASPA within six months from the adoption of the decision will be fined RON3,000. (EUR1=RON4.3794) (Puterea)