Social/Politics
Headless Romania: Government Falls And 400 People Freeze For 50 Hours In The Middle Of Nowhere
The change of the government in full blizzard, during a high alert situation, shows how distant the government is from day-to-day realities. This chaos led to a train being stuck for more th...
Environment Minister Nominee Laszlo Borbely Endorsed By Parliament Committees
Romanian Environment Minister nominee Laszlo Borbely (UDMR) on Wednesday was unanimously endorsed by the Parliament's committees for public administration and for agriculture.
EU Affairs Minister Nominee Leonard Orban Endorsed By Parliament Committees
Romania's European Affairs Minister nominee Leonard Orban on Wednesday was endorsed by the Parliament's committees, with no votes against.
PM-Designate Mihai Ungureanu Steps Down As SIE Director
Romania's Prime Minister designate Mihai Razvan Ungureanu has stepped down as director of the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE).
IMF Asks Tarom To Return Leased Boeing Plane Or Pay Lower Rent
The International Monetary Fund has asked Romania's Government to return the last Boeing 737-800 aircraft leased by state airline Tarom four years ago, or to lower the rental cost to the mar...
IMF Gives CFR Deadlines To Upgrade Bucharest Main Station, Repair Old Line
Romania's state-owned railway administrator CFR has until the end of June to make a deal with Belgian constructor Eurostation for the modernization of Bucharest's main station, and will have...
Interior Minister Nominee Gabriel Berca Endorsed By Parliament Committees
Romanian Interior Minister nominee Gabriel Berca (PDL) on Wednesday was endorsed by the Parliament's committees for administration and defense, in the absence of opposition MPs and therefore...
New Government Wants To Attract EUR6B In EU Funds By Yearend
The Cabinet proposed by Romanian Prime Minister Designate Mihai Razvan Ungureanu wants to attract EUR6 billion in EU funds by the end of the year and increase the country’s fund absorption r...
Health Minister Nominee: Basic Package Will Be Revised By June
Romanian Health Minister nominee Ladislau Ritli said Wednesday that the basic service package will be revised by June, regulating access to very expensive medicine and reducing hospital stay...