Social/Politics
Household Electricity Prices In Romania 1.3% Lower Starting July 1
Electricity prices for households and nonindustrial consumers in Romania will fall by an average of 1.3% starting July 1, the country’s energy market regulator ANRE said Friday.
Romania May Raise Wages Of EU Fund Management Authorities’ Employees
Romania’s government will negotiate with the International Monetary Fund a special wage system for public servants involved in attracting European funds, which will use both national and EU...
EU Removes Romania From Excessive Deficit Procedure
The European Union Council Friday has closed excessive deficit procedures for Romania, confirming that the country has reduced its budget deficit below 3% of the gross domestic product, the...
Romania To Change Public Procurement Rules To Lower Emphasis On Lowest Price
Romania’s Government plans to amend norms on public procurement to have the technical part of an offer assessed primarily instead of the lowest price.
Romania To Set Up Agriculture Mutual Funds Extending Risk Coverage
Romania will set up agriculture mutual funds to take up risks insurers do not cover, according to an emergency ordinance approved by the Government Wednesday.
Romania To Secure Severance Pay For 1,000 CFR Marfa Employees
Romanian’s government could not set conditions regarding the staff freight railway carrier CFR Marfa must keep for several years after privatization and is drafting a decision whereby about...
IMF Says Lagarde’s Visit To Romania Unrelated To Deal Review
International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director Christine Lagarde will visit Romania “somewhere in mid-July,” IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said Thursday.
IMF Chief’s Visit To Romania Uncertain If CFR Marfa’s Privatization Is Delayed
The head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde could cancel her visit to Romania scheduled for July 16 if the eastern European country fails to select a winner for the majorit...
EU Asks Romania To Apply Directive On Oil Stocks
The European Commission requested Romania Thursday to take measures to ensure full compliance with its obligations under European legislation regarding oil stocks.