Social/Politics
Mining Industry Unions Threaten Protests Over Lack Of State Aid
Unionists in the Romanian mining industry on Thursday threatened they will stage protests as the Government failed to take any decision to support miners.
Romanian Soldier Injured In Insurgent Attack In Afghanistan
Sergeant Marian Nicula of the 495 Battalion serving in Afghanistan was injured Tuesday evening in an insurgent attack on NATO coalition forces and will be taken to a hospital in Germany, the...
Pensioners To Sue Government If It Freezes Pensions In 2012
Romanian pensioners will sue the Government if it freezes pensions in 2012, Preda Nedelcu, president of the National Federation of Romanian Pensioners, told MEDIAFAX Wednesday.
World Bank: A Quarter Of Romania's State-Owned Cos Are Practically Bankrupt
A quarter of Romania's 760 state-owned enterprises, such as RADET, CFR or Oltchim, are unprofitable, with nonviable assets and de facto bankrupt, meaning almost 100,000 employees would be le...
Government Considers Freezing Salaries, Pensions Until 2H 2012 – Sources
Romania's Government might freeze salaries and pensions at least until the second half of 2012, and evaluate the economic figures at the end of June to see whether raises are possible in the...
Tough Month For Government: How Will Romania Escape The Approaching Storm?
Romania has entered a really tough month. The government in Bucharest is faced with five major challenges amid the international turmoil. With a mission of the International Monetary Fund on...
Barroso: Romania Improved Its EU Fund Absorption Capacity Over Past Six Months
European Commission (EC) president Jose Manuel Barroso said Tuesday Romania has made progress regarding structural fund absorption over the past six months.
EP Urges EU States To Lift Labor Market Restrictions Against Bulgaria, Romania By End-2011
All EU member states must allow Romanians and Bulgarians access to the labor market by the end of 2011, ahead of the 2013 deadline, says a resolution adopted Tuesday by the European Parliame...
Boc: None Of 2012 Budget Scenarios States Wage Cuts, Taxing Pensions
The Romanian Government will propose a prudent draft 2012 budget, which should protect Romania from major risks if the situation in Europe does not improve, and none of the budget scenarios...