Social/Politics
Sorin Oprescu Reelected Mayor Of Bucharest – Official
Sorin Oprescu has been reelected Mayor of Bucharest, with 54.79% of the votes cast Sunday, while the runner-up, PDL deputy Silviu Prigoana, got 17.12% of the ballot, according to the final r...
Parliament Approves New Energy Bill, Regulator Placed Under Its Control
The Romanian Senate on Wednesday adopted with 81 to one vote and one abstention a bill amending the energy law, whereby the country’s energy regulator ANRE is placed under the control of the...
Senate Allows Government To Issue Ordinances During Summer Recess
Romania's Senate on Wednesday adopted a bill authorizing the Government to issue ordinances during the summer parliament recess.
Romania No Longer Grants Treatment Vouchers Contracted Via Pension House In 2012
The Romanian Government will no longer grant spa treatment vouchers contracted via the National Pension House in 2012, as per a government emergency decree aimed to cut public spending.
Government Drops Advisors Involved In Bringing Private CEOs To State-Run Companies
The consortium made up of executive search company Pedersen&Partners, law firm NNDKP and strategic management advisory Roland Berger, which was appointed in September last year to help the E...
Parliament: PM Will Represent Romania In European Council On June 28
Romania's Parliament on Tuesday adopted a declaration by ruling alliance USL, which says the Prime Minister will represent Romania in the European Council on June 28.
Bucharest Court Of Appeals Overrules Romexpo’s Request To Temporarily Suspend Insolvency Procedures
Insolvency procedures against Romanian expo center Romexpo will continue after the Bucharest Court of Appeals overruled Tuesday the center’s request to temporarily suspend the application of...
Parliament To Dismiss Board Of TVR
The Romanian national TV network's (TVR) report for 2011 was rejected Tuesday by the Parliament, meaning the network's board, chaired by Alexandru Lazescu, will be replaced.
Over 50% Of Romanian Homes Overcrowded, Highest Level In EU - Alpha Bank Official
More than half of Romanian homes are overcrowded, the highest level in the European Union, Alpha Bank president Sergiu Oprescu said Tuesday, adding that the country also has the highest numb...