Social/Politics
Government Changes Again Clawback Tax Formula - Sources
The Romanian Government on Tuesday decided to change the formula used to compute the clawback tax imposed on drug producers, by implementing a system to consider producers’ market share and...
Senate Rejects Simple Motion Targeting Interior Minister
The Romanian Senate on Tuesday rejected with 64 to 61 votes and one abstention a simple motion targeting Interior Minister Traian Igas.
Tabara: Romania To Export Large Amounts Of Pork To EU Starting Next Year
Romania will export to EU member states five-digit tonnages of pork annually starting 2012, as the European Commission decided the country may resume pork exports, Agriculture Minister Valer...
Ialomitianu: Romania Might Increase Funds Allotted To Investments In Spring 2012
Romanian Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu said Tuesday additional revenues that might result after the budget execution in the first months of 2012 will most likely be directed to inves...
Romanians Highly Dissatisfied With Public Healthcare Services - Poll
Romanians are highly discontented with the Romanian healthcare system and the way it is managed, according to a research conducted by IRIS Network in 28 countries.
Government Assigns RON8M To Pay Severance To Laid Off Miners
Romania’s Government decided Tuesday to disburse an emergency aid of 8 million lei (EUR1.8 million) to pay severance to laid off coal miners, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.
EU Approves Nearly EUR6.4M For Animal Disease Eradication In Romania In 2012
The European Commission has approved a contribution of EUR6.38 million for Romania in 2012, meant to support animal disease eradication, control and monitoring programs of the Romanian Sanit...
Unemployed Romanians Could Be Issued Medical Certificates For Free - Bill
Romania’s Senate on Tuesday adopted a bill whereby jobless people who don’t receive unemployment aid would get medical certificates free of charge.
Romania Looks Into Raising Minimum Wage To RON700
The Romanian Government is looking into raising the minimum wage from 670 lei (EUR154) to 700 lei (160), and eliminating the income tax for people who earn RON700 - RON1,000, Prime Minister...