Social/Politics
Former Labor Minister Paul Pacuraru Acquitted In Corruption Trial - Final Ruling
Romania’s former labor minister, liberal Paul Pacuraru, and former liberal MP Dan Ilie Morega have been acquitted by a panel of five judges with the High Court of Justice in a corruption tri...
Labor Minister Sulfina Barbu Explains Squandering Of EUR4.4B In Welfare Money
Sulfina Barbu, the fourth labor minister this year, admitted that institutions part of the ministry she runs, such as the National Employment Agency, the Labor Inspection Department, the Nat...
Top 10 Events In Pharma & Healthcare In 2011
The resignation of the health minister, a first draft of a new healthcare law, the shutdown of state hospitals, the departure of the largest local drug group from the London Stock Exchange a...
Belgium, Ireland Keep Work Restrictions For Romanians, Bulgarians
The Irish and Belgian governments decided to extend working restrictions in their countries for Romanians and Bulgarians until end-2013.
Romania Cut Number Of Family Support Allowance Beneficiaries By Over 450,000 In 2011
The number of family support allowance beneficiaries was reduced by over 450,000 this year and that of beneficiaries of minimum guaranteed income was reduced by 44,241, Romanian Labor Minist...
Romania Wants To Increase Subsidies For Poultry Farming To RON430M In 2012
Romania will increase subsidies for poultry breeders by 41.3 million lei (EUR9.51 million) to RON430 million in 2012, according to a draft Government decision.
EU Fund Absorption Rate Through HR Development Program Doubled Since September - Minister
Romania’s EU fund absorption rate through the operational program for human resources development (POSDRU) has doubled since September 2011, but the increase pace is far from satisfactory, R...
Petrom May Book EUR100M In Additional Costs As A Result Of Legislative Changes
OMV Petrom (SNP.RO), the largest company in Romania, could be significantly affected by the changes of the Gas Law approved by the Chamber of Deputies on Thursday.
Romania Extends Agreement Allowing U.S. To Use SE Airport, Harbor For Transit
Romania’s highest defense body CSAT on Thursday decided to extend by one year the agreement allowing the United States to use the Mihail Kogalniceanu airport, the Otopeni airport and Constan...