Social/Politics
Government Wants 2012 Unitary Wage Law Approved By November
The Romanian Government wants the Parliament to adopt by November the bill on wages in the public sector in 2012, according to the Executive’s list of legislative priorities for this year’s...
Romania To Pay Premiums Per Hectare To Seniors Leasing Their Farmland
Romania’s Government will provide a yearly premium of EUR30-100 per hectare to people aged over 55 who lease their farmland for 5-15 years, or EUR200 per hectare if they choose to sell the l...
Romania To Eliminate Public Sector Incentives Starting January 2012
The Romanian Government decided to eliminate incentives in the public sector starting January 1, 2012, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Thursday.
Bucharest Court Approves Creation Of Social Liberal Union
The Court of Bucharest on Thursday admitted the registration application for the political alliance between the Center-Right Alliance (ACD) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD), called the...
Consumer Protection Authority Regulates Weight Of Bread Products
Romanian bread producers will be required to sell products weighing at least 300 grams starting September 15 and will only be allowed to raise the weight in increments of 100 grams, National...
Personnel Dispatched To High-Risk Countries Might Have Health, Life Insurance
Romanian personnel on missions in Afghanistan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Angola, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Israel, India, Iran, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Pales...
Opposition Parties Plan Motion Over Heating Aid Cut
Romania’s opposition parties plan to submit a motion in Parliament over the Government’s decision to eliminate subsidies for heat, social democrat leader Victor Ponta said Thursday.
ANOFM Head: Romanian Jobless Rate To Reach 4.8% By Yearend
Silviu Bian, president of Romania's National Employment Agency (ANOFM), expects the unemployment rate to increase slightly to 4.8% by the end of the year.
Basescu: Romania’s Only Libyan Partner Is National Transitional Council
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Thursday said the only partner Romania recognizes in Libya is the National Transitional Council.