Social/Politics
Boc Calls For Use Of Army Tanks In Snow Removal
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc called on the ministers of Defense and Transport to use military equipment, including army tanks, for emergency snow removal.
Heavy Snow, Blizzards Wreak Havoc In Romania
Heavy snowfall and blizzards affecting more than half of Romania have led to traffic disruptions on dozens of national and county roads and have caused flight delays and cancellations.
Actor Emil Hossu Dies At 70
Romanian actor Emil Hossu died Wednesday evening after collapsing before a performance.
Basescu Gives First Public Address Since The Start Of Protests
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday he perceives a "split" with the president for some Romanians, and pledged to regain the trust of the part of the public who has lost it.
Private Operators May Take Part In Creating Romania's General Cadastre
Private companies will be able to take part in developing Romania's general cadastre, through public-private partnership, on the basis of a memorandum drafted by the Ministry of Regional Dev...
Romania To Tax Sales To Scrapyards By 16%
Romania's Government has announced that income from the sale of scrap to scrapyards will be considered "income from miscellaneous sources" and will be subject to a 16% tax.
Lawyers: Restricting Right To Foreclose State's Shares Is Unconstitutional
The Romanian Government's plan to suspend for five years its creditors' right to seize or place distraint on shares in state companies is in breach of the Constitution and of EU law, and wil...
Constitutional Court Overrules Law Merging Local, Parliamentary Elections
Romania's Constitutional Court on Wednesday overruled the law setting this fall’s parliamentary and local elections are to be held simultaneously.
Romanian Foreign Minister Plans Visit To The Hague To Discuss Schengen Entry
Romania’s new foreign affairs minister, Cristian Diaconescu, said on RFI he will travel to The Hague to discuss the country’s Schengen entry with his Dutch counterpart and Dutch lawmakers.