Romanian President Meets Moldovan Counterpart In Iasi Wednesday
Romanian President Traian Basescu will have a meting with Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti Wednesday, in Iasi.
“You have to get along well with neighbors. It was my request. President Basescu and I have talked about this meeting on the phone,” said Timofti.
The meeting comes shortly after Russia annexed Crimea to its territory following a referendum recognized only by Moscow. On Tuesday, the breakaway region of Transnistria announced its intentions to become part of the Russian Federation. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Liberal Senator Mircea Diaconu Removed From MEP Candidates List
Liberal Party executive vice-president, senator Mircea Diaconu, has been removed from the party’s list of candidates for the European Parliament.
Diaconu, who has been ruled incompatible with public office, was removed from the list after 18 liberals voted in his favor and 37 against. (Adevarul)
Antonescu Expects To Run Again Ponta In Presidential Elections
Liberal Party president Crin Antonescu said Tuesday his most likely opponent the presidential elections will be prime minister Victor Ponta.
Antonescu said Ponta has a chance of gaining 48-52% of the vote in a second round of elections, making the vote a very close call.
Asked about the possibility of Mircea Geoana running for president, Antonescu said Geoana could make it to the second round of elections if backed by the Social Democratic party and could gain 45% of the vote, but Ponta has a higher chance at winning. (Gandul)
Romanian Finance Ministry To Draft State Budget In Case Of War
Romania’s Finance Ministry plans to draft a new state budget in case of war, covering the period 2014-2017, and has asked local authorities and institutions to contribute all the necessary data by March 24, 2014.
The alternative state budget draft should be completed by May 16, 2014, the ministry said.
“A war budget is an expense budget and is not part of the country’s consolidated general budget. it is a hypothetical scenario applicable in case of war,” the Finance Ministry said. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Finance Minister Ioana Petrescu Vows To Continue Chitoiu’s Projects
Finance Minister Ioana Petrescu said Tuesday she plans to continue the programs started by her predecessor.
She said the ministry will continue the reorganization of the tax authority ANAF under World Bank guidance. Capping cash payments was another measure Petrescu said she plans to continue.
“Limiting cash payments lowers tax evasion and money laundering,” she explained. (Curentul)
Bucharest Polytechnic University Offers Free Tutoring In Math And Physics
The Polytechnic University in Bucharest will offer free tutoring in math and physics to high school students, in view of this year’s university admission exams.
The university will hold free two-hour classes on Saturdays between March 22 and June 7. (Curentul)
Over 52,000 Romanians Hired As Temp Workers Last Year
Over 52,000 Romanians were hired on temporary work contracts last year, most of then for durations longer than three months.
Labor unions warned such contracts are fragile and leave room for abuse on the part of employers. (Adevarul)