Social/Politics
Udrea Says Investments Underway In Spa Tourism Amount To EUR30M
Investment projects in spa tourism infrastructure currently underway in Romania amount to EUR30 million, Regional Development and Tourism Minister Elena Udrea told a news conference Thursday...
Boc Says Laszlo Borbely Won’t Leave Cabinet, As No Official Investigation Started
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Thursday Environment Minister Laszlo Borbely, allegedly involved in an influence peddling case, will remain a full-right member of the Government as no...
Romania Hopes To Double Revenues From Medical Tourism Starting 2015, To EUR500M A Year
Romania’s revenues from medical tourism could reach an annual EUR500 million starting 2015 if the country promotes this type of services, Tourism Minister Elena Udrea told a news conference...
Boc Says Romania Plans To Simplify, Speed Up Startup Procedures
The Romanian Government wants to shorten the average time to start a business from ten days to no more than three days, as recommended by the European Union, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Thu...
Health Minister Calls On Ambulance Services To Work At Full Capacity During Heat Wave
Romanian Health Minister Cseke Attila on Thursday called on local public health departments and ambulance services to work at full capacity during this period, as the country is confronted w...
Romanian Authorities Search Suspects’ Homes In $20M Cyber Fraud Case
Romanian organized crime prosecutors are conducting 117 searches in capital Bucharest and several locations in southern and western Romania to apprehend cyber crime suspects who allegedly de...
Authorities May Fine Uninsured Homeowners Only After August 2012
Romanian local authorities will be able to fine people without mandatory home insurance only starting with August 2012, according to Law 260/2008 as amended and republished, although the Int...
Competition Watchdog Fines May Be Suspended In Court Only With Guarantee
The Bucharest Court of Appeals may suspend the Competition Council's decisions to charge a fine, only if the offending party pays up to 20% of the fine as guarantee, according to Romania's n...
Competition Council Plenum Members To Be Proposed By Consultation College
The members of the Romanian Competition Council's Plenum will be appointed by the President of Romania, according to the proposals of the Consultation College and not the Government, which w...