Integrity Agency Found Several Local Elect Incompatible With Public Office
Integrity agency inspectors have found several local officials had several positions and capacities which made them incompatible with public office.
The agency found incompatibility issues in the case of 21 local officials, including seven mayors, one former mayor, six deputy mayors, three local councilors, two former local councilors and two former county councilors. (Gandul)
Basescu Seeks EPP Support To Speed Up EU Agreements With Moldova
Romanian president Traian Basescu said Thursday upon arriving at the spring European Council meeting that he has asked the support of the European People’s Party regarding the Republic of Moldova.
Basescu said he asked for support to push up the signing of association and free trade agreements with Moldova by the end of June. (Romania Libera)
Romania Has EUR8.4M Non-Reimbursable Financing For Renewable Energy Projects
Financing applications for the RO06 Renewable energy program may be submitted to the Environmental Fund Administration between March 20 and May 20.
The budget for the program is of nearly EUR8.4 million and economic operators may get financing of up to 50% of their project’s eligible value. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Romania OKs Turnu-Magurele – Nicopole Hydropower Plant Project
The Romanian government approved the setup of a Romanian-Bulgarian joint venture to develop a hydropower plant on the Danube at Turnu Magurele – Nicopole, according to a memorandum obtained by Mediafax.
The future hydropower plant will have a total installed power of around 400 MW, contributing to Romania’s energy security and reducing dependency on imports.
The project also targets the economic development of the Turnu-Magurele area, by creating new jobs and by investments in infrastructure upgrades. (Adevarul)
Tourism Organizations Call On Government To Give May 2 Off
Two tourism organizations have called on the government to declare May 2 a national day off.
May 1 falls on a Thursday this year and tourism organizations have called for an extended weekend, to support the tourism industry. (Curentul)
Kilipirim Book Fair Starts In Bucharest
The spring edition of the Kilipirim book fair started this week in Bucharest and organizers have prepared a series of debates and book launches.
The annual book fair takes place this year between March 19 and March 23. (Romania Libera)