Social/Politics
One Third Of Romanians Expect To Be Worse Off In 2013 – Survey
Over 40% of Romania's general public and more than 36% of local authority officials say they are worse off than last year, and one third of the public expect things to get worse next year, s...
Romania Adopts "Big Brother" Law
Romania's Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted the data retention law, also known as the "Big Brother" law.
Parliament Rejects Bill Taxing High Wealth
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies rejected Tuesday a bill on taxing high wealth, drawn up by the National Union for the Progress of Romania (UNPR).
About 70% Of Romanians Not Willing To Buy Private Health Insurance - Survey
Most Romanians (70%) are not willing to buy private health insurance, mainly because they lack money and confidence in the local healthcare system, according to an IMAS survey conducted at t...
Romanian Parliament Adopts Bill On Single-Winner General Elections
Romania's Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted a bill introducing a single-winner first-past-the-post system in general elections, while eliminating the election threshold.
Romania To Reduce Subsidy For Farmers With Debts To Agency Of State Domains
Romania's Government plans to reduce the subsidies provided to farmers with debts to the Agency of State Domains (ADS), rather than wait to recoup the 100 million lei (EUR22.5 million) liabi...
Romania To Increase VAT Ceiling, Allow VAT Deductions On Car Purchases - Draft
The turnover ceiling above which Romanian companies have to pay value added tax will be hiked to EUR65,000 and the right to sales tax deductions on car purchases will be limited and, in some...
Romanian River Polluted As OMW Petrom Oil Pipe Cracks
About four kilometers of Romanian river water have been polluted, as an oil pipe belonging to company OMV Petrom (SNP.RO) fissured Tuesday.
Senate Adopts EU Fiscal Stability Treaty
Romania's Senate on Monday adopted the bill ratifying the European Union's fiscal stability treaty, following its adoption by the Chamber of Deputies two weeks ago.