Social/Politics
Victor Ponta Reacts Harshly To E.ON Romania CEO’s Statements
Prime Minister Victor Ponta has taken an aggressive stance against E.ON Romania after the company’s chief executive Frank Hajdinjak said the group will give up its green energy projects in R...
Continental Automotive Romania To Hire 1,000 People
Car part manufacturer Continental Automotive Romania continues local investment and plans to create 1,000 new jobs.
World Bank Appoints New Country Manager For Romania
The World Bank has appointed Elisabetta Capannelli as the new country manager for Romania, replacing Francois Rantrua, the international lender said in a statement Thursday.
Chiritoiu: It Is Crucial That Courts Uphold Competition Council Decisions
Romania’s Competition Council head Bogdan Chiritoiu said Thursday it is essential that courts uphold the decisions taken by the antitrust authority.
Vosganian: Privatization Announcement For Chemical Plant Oltchim To Be Published Monday
Romanian Economy Minister Varujan Vosganian said Thursday the privatization announcement for insolvent state-run chemical plant Oltchim Ramnicu Valcea would be published Monday, June 3.
Romania May Need EU Approval For Payment Relief For Industrial Energy Consumers
Romania’s Competition Council Thursday said the government might require authorization from the European Commission to implement a measure aimed at exempting industrial consumers from paying...
EU: Romanian Power Exchange’s Practices Discriminatory Against Foreign Traders
The European Commission Thursday said a requirement of Romania’s power exchange OPCOM that spot market participants hold a Romanian value added tax registration is discriminatory against for...
About 4,000 CE Oltenia Miners Protest Thursday Over Wage Cuts
About 4,000 miners of Romanian state-owned energy producer Complexul Energetic Oltenia are protesting in Targu Jiu Thursday calling on general manager Laurentiu Ciurel to resign after he dec...
Romania To Pay Damages To Bechtel From Budget Funds
Romania will use state budget funds to pay damages to U.S. constructor Bechtel upon termination of the contract to build the Transylvania Highway, Prime Minister Victor Ponta said Thursday.