Social/Politics
Galaxy Tobacco Wins Case Against Romanian Tax Authority Regarding Unpaid Taxes
Galaxy Tobacco has won a case against Romania’s tax authority ANAF, in which the state claimed 500 million lei (EUR112.4 million) in unpaid taxes from the cigarette maker. The sum doubled fo...
Generic Drug Producers Want Clawback Tax Suspended Immediately
The Association of Romanian Producers of Generic Drugs (APMGR) has called for the immediate suspension of the clawback tax and for discussions to find a viable solution, in the interest of p...
Oil Companies To Pay Additional Taxes As Of 2013, Romanian Economy Minister Says
Romanian Economy Minister Daniel Chitoiu on Wednesday said the government is drafting up a bill introducing additional taxes on one-time revenue gains of oil companies to be enforced startin...
Georgescu: Banking System Is Solid, No Need For Bridge Bank
Romania has a solid, well-capitalized banking system and it is unlikely that the central bank will have to use its recently introduced bridge bank any time soon, despite the deteriorating si...
Some Ministries Might Be Allowed To Unfreeze Hiring, Cap To Be Observed – Deputy PM
Some Romanian ministries and public institutions might be allowed to hire more staff than agreed with financial institutions, while the rule whereby only one in seven vacant positions may be...
Education Minister Resigns Amid Plagiarism Accusations
Romanian Education Minister Ioan Mang resigned Tuesday following plagiarism accusations.
Former Education Minister Ecaterina Andronescu Wins Suit Against Integrity Agency
Romanian social democrat senator Ecaterina Andronescu won a suit against the National Integrity Agency which had accused her of being in a conflict of interest during the time she served as...
Price Of Clunkers Vouchers Triples
Vouchers for the clunkers scheme are traded on the market at prices ranging between RON2,600 and RON3,000, three times more than in previous years, according to a ZF analysis.
Romania Ups 2012 Public Debt Forecast To 34.2% Of GDP
The Romanian government revised upward its forecast on the public debt to 34.2% of the gross domestic product, from 33.9% of GDP previously, according to the country’s latest convergence pro...