Social/Politics
Romanian Citizens May Travel To Japan Without Visa In 2012
The Japanese Government has decided to extend until December 31, 2012 a measure allowing Romanian citizens to travel to Japan without a visa, while the visit should not last more than 90 day...
Labor Ministry: State Child Allowance Will Not Be Cut For Unpaid Local Taxes
Romania's Labor Ministry has said in a statement that child allowance benefits will not be cut if the beneficiaries fail to pay their local taxes, as previously reported, under a Government...
Romanians To Lose Social Benefits For Five Months Over Unpaid Local Taxes
Romanians receiving social aid, such as children's allowance, child-rearing stipends, minimum guaranteed income and family support allowance, will lose these benefits for five months if they...
Romania's New Healthcare Bill Up For Public Debate
Romania's new healthcare bill, now up for public debate, introduces private health insurance houses and allows hospitals to operate as foundations or commercial companies.
Romania To Set Social Benefits Considering Reference Social Indicator
The Romanian Government will set social benefits considering the national reference social indicator, which is currently 500 lei (about EUR117), and not indicators with a higher value, such...
Goverment Rejects Local Authorities' Plans To Hike Taxes
The Romanian Government rejected local authorities’ proposition to raise local taxes by up to 50% next year, Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu said Tuesday evening.
Diesel Fuel Excise Hike To Raise Prices 2% - Minister
Diesel oil prices will rise by 2% following the increase of excise duties on diesel fuels starting 2012, Romanian Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu said Tuesday evening.
Romanian State Companies To Transfer 85% Of Profit To State Budget
The Romanian Government approved a memorandum whereby state companies will transfer 85% of their profit to the state budget, Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu said Tuesday evening.
Government Approves New Tax Code To Take Effect On January 1, 2012
The Romanian Government approved the new Tax Code, which raises excise duties on diesel fuel and property taxes for companies that failed to reevaluate their buildings over the past years, p...