Social/Politics
EU Warns Romania, Bulgaria, Czechs Over Defense Procurement
The European Commission has sent letters to Romania, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic to highlight EU laws concerning procurement, over concerns that they might conclude major defense deals t...
Government Assigns RON199M For Parliamentary Elections
Romania’s Government on Saturday assigned a total budget of 199 million lei (EUR44.6 million) for the parliamentary elections to be held on December 9.
Romania To Contribute EUR52.4M To EIB Capital Raise
Romania’s Government agreed in principle Saturday to contribute EUR52.395 million to the share capital of the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Government OKs 7-Year Debt Payment For Public Television, Railway Companies
Romania’s Government approved a memorandum Saturday extending the debt payment schedules of public television SRTV, freight railway company CFR Marfa, and railway company CFR SA to seven yea...
Government Approves EUR42.8M Aid Scheme For Drought-Hit Farmers
Romania’s Government approved a EUR42.8 million aid scheme Saturday, to benefit about 600,000 farmers whose crops have been affected by drought this summer, said Agriculture Minister Daniel...
EU Commissioner Reding Expects Further Delays For Romania’s Schengen Entry Bid
The European Commission is keeping a close eye on the political situation in Romania after the country’s “parliamentary putch”, Commission vice-president Viviane Reding said in an interview,...
Romania To Hold Parliamentary Elections On December 9
Romania’s Government decided Saturday the country will hold parliamentary elections on December 9, said Government spokesman Andrei Zaharescu.
Ponta Calls On Justice Minister To Replace Anticorruption Department Chief, Prosecutor General
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta called on newly appointed Justice Minister Mona Pivniceru Saturday to start procedures to replace the head of the National Anticorruption Department and...
Romania Likely To Hold Parliamentary Elections On December 2
Romania’s Government is considering setting the parliamentary election date for December 2 but will try to get the opposition to agree to hold the ballot a week earlier, on November 25.