Social/Politics
Parliament Committees OK 2012 Tourism, Regional Development Budget
The Romanian Parliament’s public administration committees on Monday approved the 2012 draft budget of the Ministry of Tourism and Regional Development, of 3.45 billion lei (about EUR793 mil...
Danish PM Says Romania May Count On Denmark For Schengen Entry Support
Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said Monday during a meeting with Romanian counterpart Emil Boc that support for Romania’s accession to the Schengen area has been included in th...
Romanian Parliament Defense Committees OK 2012 Defense Budget
The Romanian Parliament’s defense committees on Monday approved the 2012 budget proposed for the Ministry of Defense, of 7.57 billion lei (about EUR1.78 billion).
Romanian Government To Seek Confidence Vote To Merge 2012 Local, Parliamentary Elections
Romania’s Government will seek a confidence vote in Parliament by Christmas to merge 2012 local and parliamentary elections and to adopt a bill regulating the promotion of High Court of Just...
Record High Fee Paid To Headhunter That Will Find CEO For Hidroelectrica
The government will pay EUR250,000 to the headhunter that will find the right manager for Hidroelectrica, the most valuable asset of the Economy Ministry, valued at EUR3.49 billion. This fig...
Boc Assures Laid Off Miners They Will Receive Severance Pay
Romania's Government will find ways to pay severance for laid off miners, until the European Union approves state aid for these units, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Sunday on the public TV st...
Small Vegetable, Fruit Producers To Pay Income Taxes
All small Romanian producers of vegetables, fruit, flowers, cereal and wood will pay a tax of 16% on net income, while livestock farmers, beekeepers and silkworm farmers who do not sell to c...
Romanian Healthcare Copayment To Enter Force In 2012
Romanians will cover part of the cost of certain medical services starting in 2012, though a personal contribution may not exceed 1/12 (or 8.33%) of the net yearly income, and around eight m...
Interior Ministry Proposes Holding Local, Parliament Elections Simultaneously
Romania's Ministry of Interior has proposed holding the elections for local authorities and for the Parliament at the same time, arguing that this would reduce the total cost from EUR43 mill...