Social/Politics
Number Of Romanian Tourists Abroad Up 25%-30% In 2011
The number of Romanian tourists who spent their vacation abroad rose by 25% to 30% this year, according to data released Thursday by tour operators’ association ANAT.
EU Fund Management Authorities Have 45 Days To Check Refund Requests
The Romanian Government decided Thursday European fund management authorities have 45 days to check EU fund reimbursement requests to be sent to the European Commission, people close to the...
Romania To Revise List Of People Exempt From Health Insurance Contribution
Health insurance contributions next year will be kept at the same level as that in 2011, while the list of people exempt from paying the contribution will be revised once the new healthcare...
Court Decision Voids Franklin Templeton Role As Proprietatea Fund Manager
The Bucharest court decided to cancel a shareholder decision from September 2010, which amended the statute of investment fund Fondul Proprietatea (FP.RO) and enabled the appointment of Frna...
EBRD Invests EUR7.8M In Water Infrastructure In NW Romania
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Thursday said it will extend a 30 million lei (some EUR7.8 million) loan to water utility company Aqubis SA to improve water services in...
Romania Resumes EU-Fund Reimbursement Applications - EU Affairs Ministry
Romania’s European Affairs Ministry said Thursday the country has resumed sending the European Commission bills for reimbursement for all programs financed from EU structural funds.
Romanian Government Survives No-Confidence Vote In Parliament
Romania’s Government on Thursday survived a no-confidence motion submitted in Parliament by the opposition, as only 213 lawmakers cast ballots and the motion needed at least 234 votes in fav...
Romanian Government Faces No-Confidence Vote In Parliament Thursday
Romania’s Parliament has assembled Thursday morning to debate and put to the vote a no-confidence motion submitted by the opposition over the Governments plan to fast-track a bill that would...
Agriculture's Black List: 40 Weeds For Which Farmers Will Be Fined
Romanian farmers will have to “fight” around 40 weeds in order to avoid fines of up to EUR100/hectare, according to the latest emergency ordinance draft aimed at fining owners who don’t remo...