Social/Politics
INS: Romania Housing Permits Rise To 4,115 In July
Romanian housing permits rose 15.5% to 4,115 units in July, from 3,564 units a month earlier, the country’s statistics institute INS said Wednesday.
Government Approves Bill Allowing Mining In Rosia Montana
The Romanian government said Tuesday it approved the bill regulating mining in the Rosia Montana area and the draft act would be sent to the Parliament for adoption.
Romanian Magistrates Sentenced For Corruption To Lose Special Pensions
The Romanian government approved a bill Tuesday stripping magistrates found guilty of corruption of special service pensions.
Nuclearelectrica Eyes 16% Higher Sales In 2013
Romanian state-run nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica estimates a 16% increase in its sales to 1.89 billion lei (EUR426.1 million) in 2013, from RON1.63 billion a year earlier.
Romania, An Economic Anomaly: Retirees Outnumber Employees
Deindustrialization and the loss of jobs in the last twenty years have caused an anomaly for an economy and society, which has more retirees than employees and can only run on a deficit.
Romania Budget Deficit Narrows To RON6B In January-July
Romania’s consolidated budget posted a deficit of 6.02 billion lei (EUR1.36 billion) in the first seven months of 2013, equal to 0.96% of the gross domestic product, Finance Ministry data sh...
Economy Minister To Negotiate Recovering Romania’s Investment In Krivoy Rog
Romanian Economy Minister Varujan Vosganian will be on official visit to Kiev Tuesday to resume negotiations to recover Romania’s investment in the construction of a mining company in Krivoy...
Basescu Signs Decree Appointing Ramona Manescu As Transport Minister
Romania’s President Traian Basescu on Monday has signed the decree appointing MEP Ramona Manescu as Transport minister, according to the Presidency.
GfK: Seven In Ten Romanians Use The Internet For Purchase Decisions
Seven in ten Romanians say the Internet has become a highly useful means of collecting product information before making purchase decisions, according to a survey by market research company...