Social/Politics
Constitutional Court Postpones Ruling On Referendum For September 12
Romania's Constitutional Court has postponed for September 12 its ruling on the referendum to impeach President Traian Basescu, to first check voter lists, according to people close to the m...
Some 300 Miners Stage Protest Over Small Wages, Work Conditions
About 300 miners at the Crucea uranium mine in Suceava county barricaded themselves underground Thursday morning displeased with wages and work conditions.
Constitutional Court Resumes Debate On Impeachment Referendum Outcome
Romania’s Constitutional Court Thursday resumed debates on the outcome of the referendum on the impeachment of suspended President Traian Basescu and is expected to issue a ruling on whether...
Former ANAF Head Criminally Investigated In Tax Evasion Case
Romanian prosecutors have started criminal investigations against Sorin Blejnar, former head of tax authority ANAF, and his former adviser Codrut Marta in a tax evasion case.
Final Results At Impeachment Referendum Confirm Traian Basescu As Romania’s President
The final results made public Wednesday by the Central Election Bureau officially confirm that suspended President Traian Basescu survived the referendum on his impeachment and remains Roman...
Drought Costs Romanian Farmers EUR2B Because Of Lack Of Irrigation Systems
Farmers will lose EUR2 billion in revenue to the drought because only 100,000 hectares, that is 1.5% of the total arable land of Romania, are irrigated.
Government To Cover 40-50% Of Salary Costs For Companies That Create 200 High-Skill Jobs
Romania's Government will cover 40%-50% of the salary expenses of companies that create at least 200 high-skilled jobs, for two years, under a state aid scheme approved Tuesday.
Romania, IMF Should Take Agreement To The Next Level - Official
Romania could use the International Monetary Fund’s flexible credit line facility for its planned new financial agreement with the institution, just as Poland did when it decided to secure p...
Government Approves Financial Aid For Cattle, Buffalo Farmers In Disadvantaged Areas
Romania's Government has approved financial aid for cattle and buffalo farmers in disadvantaged areas, up to a limit of EUR30 million.