Social/Politics
Romania Might Have Political-Majority Government With Technocratic PM - Sources
Romanian ruling democrat liberals are considering proposing a technocratic prime minister to replace Emil Boc, who resigned earlier Monday.
Prime Minister Steps Down Amid Social, Political Unrest
Prime Minister Emil Boc on Monday announced he is stepping down, after weeks of political turmoil and social unrest.
Romanian Prime Minister Considering Resignation
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc on Monday told leaders of the ruling coalition he is considering resignation, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.
Cold Snap And Blizzard Disrupt Romania, Make Retailers Feel Like It’s Christmas All Over Again
Romania is battling extreme temperatures and the southeast region is disrupted by the blizzard. Schools are closed, dozens of roads are blocked and some domestic flights have been cancelled....
IMF: Romanian Healthcare System Must Be Reformed, Public Concern Is Understandable
Romania's healthcare system is defective and needs significant reforms, although the public's concern about such changes is understandable, said Jeffrey Franks, head of the IMF agreement eva...
Romanian Energy Price Liberalization Pushed Back Two Years, Until 2017
Romania will deregulate the price of energy supplied to the public between 2013 and 2017, i.e. over two extra years than initially agreed, Istvan Szekely, head of the European Commission's m...
Romania Issues Code Orange Weather Advisory For S, SE
Romanian meteorologists warned that a code orange advisory for the south and southeast will enter effect Sunday after 6 p.m., while other parts of the country will remain under a code yellow...
Tourism Association ANAT Wants Preferential Tariffs For Romanian Tourists To Bulgaria
Romanian tourism association ANAT has asked Bulgarian hotel owners to set preferential tariffs for Romanian tourists, considering Romania is the number one source of tourists to Bulgaria, AN...
Ialomitianu: Government Has No Intention To Reduce VAT On Food
Romanian Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu on Friday said the Government has no intention to reduce the value added tax, including for food products, adding the reduction of social secur...