Social/Politics
Attila Korodi Appointed New Environment Minister
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Tuesday signed the decree appointing Attila Korodi as environment minister.
Ungureanu: I Can Make No Promises About Restoring Public Sector Wages
Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu told unionists at a meeting Tuesday that he is preoccupied about restoring public wages to pre-austerity levels, but will make no promises, hop...
Government Falsely Informed IMF About Obligation Fulfillment
Romania's Government has falsely informed the IMF that it has eliminated restrictions against the opening of large retail centers, and the letter of intent that includes this claim has been...
PCC Wants Updated Assessment Of Oltchim’s Debt To Romania
German PCC SE, a large shareholder in Romanian chemical company Oltchim (OLT.RO), has requested an updated assessment of the company’s public debt to the state privatization authority AVAS,...
Roman Copper Reiterates Commitment To Romania’s Plans For Cupru Min
Canadian-based Roman Copper Corp. Tuesday reiterated its readiness to implement all terms under the acquisition contract of Romanian copper producer Cupru Min Abrud, including additional fin...
Romania's Population Decreased By 9,482 People In February 2012
Romania’s population has kept its downward trend and decreased by 9,482 people on the month in February 2012, according to data released Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute (INS).
First Estimates: Drought To Cost Romania 2 Million Tons Of Grain
Romania’s grain production will amount to 19.3 million tons this year, down 1.9 million tons as a result of the decline of wheat and corn crops, according to the March estimates of Coceral,...
Basescu Passes Law Regulating President’s Impeachment
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Monday signed into law a bill that amends the referendum law and allows for the President of Romania to be impeached only with the votes of the majority...
Dragoi: Romania's Tax Authority Will Undergo Reorganization
Romania’s tax authority ANAF will undergo a large reorganization process aimed to eliminate redundant operations and cut through the red tape, Finance Ministry Bogdan Dragoi said Monday.