Social/Politics
President Basescu Pleads For More Effective Rural Organization
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday on public radio RRA there are too many communes in Romania that lack financial resources to provide services for citizens.
Cigarette Smuggling In Romania At 11.8% Of Overall Market In May
Cigarette smuggling in Romania continued to decrease in May to 11.8% of the overall cigarette market from 15% in March and 22.5% in January, research company Novel said in a press release We...
Basescu: Romania Needs Measures Allowing Confiscation Of Alienated Illegally-Obtained Wealth
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Wednesday pleaded for the implementation of measures allowing authorities to confiscate illegally obtained wealth alienated during criminal investigation...
Senators Adopt Bill Waiving Statute Of Limitations For Murder
The Romanian Senate on Wednesday adopted a bill lifting the statute of limitations on murder.
Romanian President Passes Law On Single-Round Mayor Elections
Romanian President Traian Basescu announced Wednesday he signed into law the bill on single-round mayor elections, supported by every party, including the opposition.
PSD Calls For New Vote On Bill Recalculating Military Pensions
Romanian opposition social democrats on Wednesday submitted a contestation with the Chamber of Deputies’ Standing Office calling for a new vote on the bill recalculating military pensions, s...
Basescu Lets Parliament Amend Draft Constitution
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday on public radio that he let the Parliament discuss and make changes to the draft revised Constitution.
Car Tax Should Be Changed Via Government Decree To Take Effect Sooner - Environment Minister
Changes to Romania’s car pollution tax, which will be reduced by 30%, should be introduced via government emergency decree to enter force sooner than via a draft law, Environment Minister La...
CNVM Bosses Paid As Much As Wall Street Supervisors
The members of the National Securities Commission (CNVM) are now gaining as much as those of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the watchdog of the biggest bourses in the world, e...