Social/Politics
Ungureanu Pledges To IMF, EU To Continue Previous Government’s Reforms
Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu on Wednesday assured officials of the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission the new Cabinet will continue the reforms pledged...
Romania Has No Plans To Reduce VAT On Food - Agriculture Minister
Cutting the VAT on food products is not on the Romanian Government's agenda for this year, since the current economic context does not permit fiscal relaxation, Agriculture Minister Stelian...
Agriculture Minister Fires Headship Of Authority Managing EU-Funded Fisheries Program
Romania’s Agriculture Minister Stelian Fuia on Wednesday dismissed the headship of the management authority for the operational program for fisheries, as it absorbed no money from the EUR320...
Leonard Orban: I Am Not The Minister Of EU Funds, My Mandate Is Limited
Put in charge of the newly-created Ministry of European Affairs with the declared purpose of attracting more European money, five months on Leondard Orban stresses the limits of his mandate:...
CFR Calatori To Sack 1,100 Employees. Railway Unions To Challenge Plan In Court
Romanian unions in the railway sector said they will challenge in court the government’s decision to lay off over 1,100 employees at passenger railway company CFR Calatori, starting March, a...
OMV Petrom Allots RON5M For Emergency Equipment
Romanian oil company OMV Petrom (SNP.RO) on Tuesday announced it will give local authorities 5 million lei (EUR1.2 million) to buy emergency machinery and equipment.
Parliament Adopts Bill Forbidding Picnicking Outside Authorized Areas
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted a bill whereby picnicking outside authorized picnic sites is forbidden.
Lower House Adopts Articles Of Bill Eliminating Statute Of Limitations For Murder
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted the articles of a bill which eliminates the statute of limitations for murder.
Internet Convinces Romanians To Buy Products From Unfamiliar Brands - Poll
Most Romanian Internet users in urban areas are willing to purchase products from brands other than those they were initially interested in, after searching for information online, according...