Romania Forex Reserves Rose Slightly To EUR31B In September
Romanian foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR31.06 billion at the end of September, a tad higher than EUR30.87 billion in the previous month, central bank data showed Wednesday.
Foreign exchange inflows increased to EUR1.41 billion in September from EUR1.13 billion a month before, while total outflows rose to EUR1.23 billion, from EUR1.16 billion in August.
The higher inflows reflect, among others, an increase of the sums registered in the Finance Ministry’s accounts, while the rise in outflows includes payment of interests and principal installments on Romania’s loan from the International Monetary Fund totaling EUR362 million equivalent. (Romania Libera)
Cantacuzino Institute Transferred To Ministry Of Education And Research
National Institute of Research and Development for Microbiology and Immunology Cantacuzino was transferred from the Health Ministry to the Ministry of Education and Research, according to government sources cited by Mediafax.
According to the sources, the decision was made so that the institute would be able to access EU funds for research via the programs developed by the Ministry of Education and Research and resume the activity of vaccine production as soon as possible. (Adevarul)
Romania To Have 656 Km Of Highways, 2,226 Km Of Expressways In Next 15 Years
Romania will have 656 kilometers of highways and 2,226 kilometers of expressways in the next 15 years, according to the new Transport Master Plan for 2014-2030.
Transport minister Ioan Rus considers that Romania does not need more highways, according to the new Transport Master Plan presented Wednesday to the transport commissions in the Chamber of Deputies and Senate, although the country ranks last but one in Europe by the number of highway kilometers. (Jurnalul National)
Defense Body Calls On Government And Parliament To Set Up New National Security Law
The Romanian government might set up a new draft law on the national security issue, after the Constitutional Court rejected twice the data protection law launched by the Parliament.
Romania’s highest defense body CSAT called on the Government and Parliament to set up new national security law that would fill the legislative void existing at the moment.
According to a press release issued by the president’s office, the defense body calls for the urgent reestablishment of a legal framework, necessary for the institutions in charge to fulfill their duties in the national security sector. (Adevarul)
Career Fair Autumn Edition 2014, Between October 3 And November 12
Approximately 20,000 youths in six Romanian cities, as well as in Chisinau are expected at the autumn edition of Career Fair 2014, taking place between October 3 and November 12.
Companies offer jobs in the IT, services, retail, engineering, financial sectors and the hospitality industry and are mainly looking for college students or graduates, aged between 20 and 30, mostly with previous job experience. (Puterea)