Social/Politics
GfK: Romanian Economic Expectations Improve, But Consumer Spending Falters
Romanian economic expectations have improved slightly in the first three months of 2012 from a quarter earlier, but consumers are more restrained with their money, a survey from market resea...
Government Spokesman Dan Suciu Resigns
Dan Suciu resigned Wednesday from the position of spokesman of the Romanian Government.
Outgoing Government Plans To Allot RON33M For Church Construction, Repairs
Romania's outgoing Cabinet wants to allot more than 33.6 million lei (EUR7.6 million) from the budget reserve fund to build and repair churches, arguing that they were damaged by last winter...
Romania Must Access EUR2.5B In EU Funds For Agriculture By End-Year – Minister-Designate
Romanian Agriculture Minister-designate Daniel Constantin said Wednesday that the ministry must access around EUR2.5 billion in European funds by the end of the year.
Social Democrats, Former Coalition Party UNPR Sign Protocol To Endorse New Cabinet
Victor Ponta, Romania’s Prime Minister-designate and leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), and Gabriel Oprea, head of the National Union for the Progress of Romania (UNPR), part of th...
Minister Nominee Victor Alistar Banned From Holding Public Office Until August 7, 2012
Victor Alistar, Romania’s proposed minister-delegate for governmental strategies, transparency and relations with the civil society, is banned from filling public positions for three years,...
Proposed Culture Minister Under Criminal Investigation For Conflict Of Interests
Romania’s proposed culture minister, liberal senator Mircea Diaconu, is under criminal investigation since January over an alleged conflict of interests, prosecutors told MEDIAFAX.
2,000 People Fight Over Jobs In The Government
20 ministers, 200 ministers’ advisors, 300 secretaries of state and advisors, 1,500 heads of local public institutions make up an army of people looking for the advantages of high office.
PM-Designate Victor Ponta Announces Minister Nominees
Romania’s Prime Minister-designate Victor Ponta on Tuesday evening presented the list of minister nominees.