Social/Politics
Over 60% Of Romanians Believe Country's Economic Situation Is Very Poor – Study
More than 60% of Romanians believe the country's economic situation is very poor and four out of ten think it will get worse in the next six months, according to a study by ISRA Center.
Ponta Government Considers Second Public Sector Wage Raise In December - Sources
Romania’s Government is considering releasing the second tranche of a public sector wage raise in December, after the parliamentary elections, in a move to avoid breaching the tax liability...
Pensioners Might Be Refunded For Healthcare Contributions In 16 Tranches - Sources
Romania's Government and the IMF have discussed refunding pensioners their health insurance payments in 16 installments, corresponding to the 16 months (January 2011-April 2012) during which...
Lower House Adopts Bill Enforcing Civil Procedure Code
Romania's Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted a bill enforcing the country’s new Civil Procedure Code.
Romanian Lower House Adopts EU Fiscal Stability Treaty
Romania’s Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted the bill on ratifying the European Union’s fiscal stability treaty with 237 votes in favor and two abstentions.
Lower House Grants Tax Amnesty To Public Servants Forced To Return Bonuses
Romania's Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted a bill granting tax amnesty to around 300,000 public sector employees obliged to give back bonuses received in 2008-2010.
Parliament Ratifies Extradition Treaty Between Romania And Syria
Romania’s Senate adopted Tuesday the bill ratifying the extradition treaty between Romania and Syria, signed in Bucharest on November 10, 2010.
ANOFM: Romania Jobless Rate Falls To 4.73% In April
Romania's unemployment rate fell to 4.73% in April, from 5.05% a month earlier, the country’s employment agency ANOFM said Tuesday.
Senate Adopts Bill On Single-Round Uninominal Voting In Parliamentary Elections
Romanian senators Tuesday adopted a bill whereby lawmaker seats will be filled by candidates who get the most votes in their respective constituencies, in a single round of elections.