Social/Politics
Senate Adopts Decree Slashing Heating Aid Subsidies
Romanian senators Wednesday adopted 51 to 49 votes a government emergency decree that slashes subsidies for household heating bills.
Ion Diaconescu Dies At 94
Romanian prominent politician Ion Diaconescu, a former leader of the Christian Democratic People’s Party, has died Tuesday evening at the age of 94.
Employment Record Books Have No Substitute Yet
Labor inspection head says that without electronic signature, employment record books won’t be possible to replace.
Romania Signs Up Pedersen&Partners To Recruit Management For State-Owned Firms
Romania's Ministry of Economy and Pedersen&Partners Consulting on Tuesday signed the contract for counseling regarding the recruitment of private management for state-owned companies.
Romania, Bulgaria To Hold Joint Cabinet Meeting Wednesday
The Romanian and Bulgarian governments on Wednesday will convene a joint meeting in Bucharest to discuss several common projects, as well as issues concerning the two countries’ accession to...
Romania Had Highest Number Of Farms In EU In 2010
Romania last year had the highest number of agricultural holdings in the European Union, nearly four million or 32% of the total, but was among the states with the smallest holdings by avera...
Pensioners To Sue Romania At ECHR For Violating Pension Law
Romanian pensioners will sue the Government at the European Court of Human rights (ECHR) for violating the pension law, and will stage ample protests if authorities tax pensions, National Fe...
European Parliament Might Renew Support For Romania's Schengen Area Accession
The European Parliament might reiterate this week its support for the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Area.
AmCham Blasts Clawback Mechanism For Lack Of Predictability
The clawback mechanism currently implemented by Romania inhibits the development of pharmaceutical companies, according to representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania, or...