Social/Politics
Ritli Withdraws Healthcare Bill
Romanian Health Minister Ladislau Ritli has pulled the healthcare bill out of public debate, on the request of Prime Minister Emil Boc, the Government announced Friday.
Basescu Calls For Healthcare Bill To Be Withdrawn
Romanian President Traian Basescu has called on the prime minister to withdraw the new healthcare bill, having seen that a large part of the public and of the healthcare system do not want i...
Romania Sends Over 600 Troops To Afghanistan
Over 600 Romanian soldiers from the 282nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade in Focsani will leave for Afghanistan starting Saturday to ensure security in Zabul Province.
ANOFM: Romania December Jobless Rate Slightly Up At 5.12%
Romanian unemployment rate inched up to 5.12% in December, from 5.06% a month earlier, the country’s employment agency ANOFM said Friday.
Government Is Committed To List EUR10B Companies By Yearend, But Will It Deliver?
The Government is bound by law to list stakes of at least 5% in 19 companies controlled by the state by the end of the year, which are included in the portfolio of Fondul Proprietatea (FP.RO...
Nokia’s Departure Causes Chain Reaction In Romanian Economy
Nokia's departure was one of the worst news of 2011, as Romania loses one of its largest exporters and a major temporary work provider. But the worst may be yet to come.
Authorities To Process Refund Requests For EU Farming Aid Within 45 Days
Reimbursement requests for EU farming aid will be processed within 45 days, the same as in the case of structural and cohesion funds, Romania's Government announced.
Healthcare System Vacancies Might Be Filled, Staying Within Approved Expense Limits
Hiring in the Romanian healthcare system may be unfrozen, where this does not exceed budgeted personnel expenses, says a draft decision put up for public debate on the Health Ministry's webs...
Euromonitor: Bucharest, World’s 55th Most Visited City In 2010
Romania’s capital Bucharest was the 55th most visited city in the world in 2010, with 2.1 million visitors, up 5.4% on the year, and outranked tourist destinations such as Athens, Rio de Jan...