Social/Politics
ASE Professor In Talks To Become PM's Economic Advisor
Gabriel Popescu, professor at Bucharest’s Academy of Economic Studies (ASE) is in talks to become secretary of state in the cabinet of prime minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu, in charge of eco...
Isarescu: Leu Is In Equilibrium Area
The Romanian leu is in an equilibrium area, which might move if economic fundamentals are changed, central bank governor Mugur Isarescu said Thursday.
Isarescu: Public Sector Pay Hikes Won’t Hurt If Budget Targets Are Met
The restoration of public sector wages in Romania could lead to a gradual restoration of internal demand and it should not cause too much stir if budget targets agreed with the International...
Romania Would Need EUR700M A Year To Double Doctors’ Wages
Romania could increase funds allotted to healthcare by improving service quality and doctors’ revenues, but would need an annual EUR700 million to double doctors’ salaries, Lucian Duta, head...
Orban: EU Presence In Black Sea Region Feeble, Fisheries Program Needs More Money
Romanian Minister for European Affairs Leonard Orban said Thursday there are plenty of initiatives and opportunities in the Black Sea region, “but the presence of the European Union is not v...
Doctors Could Provide Private Services In Public Hospitals – Health Ministry Official
Romania’s new healthcare bill might allow doctors to provide private services in public hospitals, Health Ministry state secretary Vasile Cepoi said Thursday at the Mediafax talks about Heal...
Romania Registers Very Low EU Fund Absorption Rate – EU Commissioner
Romania has a very low EU fund absorption rate five years after it joined the European Union, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki said Thursday in Buchare...
Employees At ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Galati Go On Full-Blown Strike Over Wages
The 170 workers of Romanian steel pipes maker ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Galati on Thursday went on full-blown strike indefinitely, asking for a pay raise.
Almost Half Of Mechel Campia Turzii's 1,900 Staff To Be Laid Off
Almost 800 of the 1,904 employees of Romanian steel works Mechel Campia Turzii (INSI.RO) will be laid off starting in June, union leader Ioan Pascu said Wednesday, after receiving notice fro...