Social/Politics
Heavy Thunderstorms Affected 17 Romanian Counties, Caused Power Outages
Over 80 localities in 17 Romanian counties were affected by the heavy rainstorms that occurred Wednesday and Thursday morning, which caused power outages, fell trees, caused fires and floode...
Communications Ministry Wants To Build Data Backup Center For Public Institutions
Romania's Communications Ministry plans to construct a backup center, to store data for public institutions and recall them in the event of a disaster, that may be built using European funds...
Tabara Sees Higher Domestic Food Consumption This Year
Romanian Agriculture Minister Valeriu Tabara said Thursday that he expects a rise in domestic food consumption this year, but also higher demand for exports.
Romania Confirms First West Nile Infection This Year
Romania’s Health Ministry said Thursday it has confirmed this year’s first case of infection with the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.
Spain’s Work Restrictions For Romanians Most Likely Enforced Starting August 1
The Council of Ministers in Madrid will discuss Friday the proposition of the Spanish Ministry for Labor and Immigration to temporarily restrict Romanians’ access to the local labor market,...
Regele Ferdinand Frigate Returns From Mission Off Libyan Coast
The Romanian frigate "Regele Ferdinand" has returned to Romania Thursday after a two-month NATO mission to help enforce an embargo against Libya.
Romania Seeks EU Permission To Apply Reverse Taxation On Meat - Minister
Romania has asked the European Union for permission to apply reverse taxation on meat, besides fruit and vegetables, after the country has already been permitted to implement this measure fo...
Tabara: Romania Can Grow 150,000 Ha Of Sugar Beet, From 20,000 Ha Currently
Romania can cultivate 150,000 hectares of sugar beet, compared to only 20,000 ha currently, and production will be encouraged in coming years by the use of sugar beet in making ethanol, Mini...
Farmers Might Lose Subsidies Unless They Apply Proper Farming Methods
Romanian farmers who fail to apply proper farming methods and do not cultivate their land in time will no longer receive subsidies, Agriculture Minister Valeriu Tabara said Thursday.