Social/Politics
Rural Development Program Gets Extra EU Funds For Pig Welfare, Young Farmer Support
The European Commission has approved new changes to Romania's National Rural Development Program, which provides funds for pig welfare and increases the maximum level of support for young fa...
ANOFM: Romania Jobless Rate Slightly Down To 5.05% In March
Romania's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.05% in March, from 5.27% a month earlier, the country’s employment agency ANOFM said Monday.
Romania Might Unfreeze Hiring In Social Services Sector
Romania might resume hiring in the social assistance sector to solve staff deficit problems that are likely to affect the quality of services.
SME Loan Guarantee Fund Granted Guarantees Of EUR162M In 1Q
The National Fund Guaranteeing Loans for Small and Medium Enterprises (FNGCIMM) offered 2,400 guarantees in the first quarter of 2012, which amounted to EUR162 million, up 60% compared with...
Basescu To Opposition: Amend Constitution, Reduce Presidential Term And I Will Resign
Romanian President Traian Basescu has written to the leaders of the opposition, asking them to take part in the debates on the Constitution's revision, which would reduce the presidential te...
Six People Injured In Blast At Petrobrazi Refinery
Six people have been injured Friday in an explosion at the Petrobrazi refinery in Prahova county, southern Romania.
Romanians Living Abroad May Start Procedures To Adopt Romanian Children
Romanians who live abroad and want to adopt children from Romania will be able to open adoption procedures starting April 7, when the new law regulating international adoptions takes effect.
Agriculture Minister Says Farmers’ Associations Will Help Develop Agricultural Sector
Romanian Agriculture Minister Stelian Fuia on Friday said farmers’ teaming up in associations will gradually turn the country's agricultural sector into an “engine of constant growth.”
Code Yellow Storm Advisory For N, E Romania On Sunday-Monday
Romanian meteorologists have issued a code yellow advisory for rain, sleet, snow and strong winds for 20 counties, valid starting Sunday at 6 p.m. until Monday at 3 p.m.