Social/Politics
Eurostat: One Third Of Romanians Aged 65 Or More In 2060
Romanian population is projected to decline by 19% between 2010 and 2060, with more than one third of the citizens being 65 or older at the end of the analyzed period, according to estimatio...
Interior Ministry To Lay Off 10,000 Employees In Next Two Months
About 10,000 Interior Ministry employees will be laid off in the next two months, including employees of the institution’s central apparatus, minister Traian Igas said Wednesday.
Senators Approve Ban On Smoking In Public Spaces
Romania's Senate on Wednesday adopted a bill to ban smoking in public spaces, except bars, discos, restaurants and similar locations smaller than 100 square meters.
EU Council Might Resume Talks On Romania’s Schengen Entry In September
The Council of the European Union might resume talks on Romania and Bulgaria’s Schengen accession in September, said the Hungarian EU Council Presidency, according to an official document.
European Parliament Adopts Report Recommending Romania’s Schengen Entry
The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a report by MEP Carlos Coelho recommending the accession of Romanian and Bulgaria to the border-free Schengen area.
Family Doctors Might Charge Patients For Check-Ups Starting Next Week
Romanian family doctors said they hope problems regarding the frame-contract on public healthcare for 2011-2012 will be solved by June 14 so they won’t be forced to ask patients to pay for m...
Boc Says Romanian Produce Is Safe
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Wednesday there is currently no danger in eating Romanian cucumbers or other vegetables.
Basescu To Head Wednesday’s Cabinet Meeting
Romanian President Traian Basescu will lead Wednesday’s Government meeting, at the invitation of Prime Minister Emil Boc, the Government said.
Posta Romana Acumulated EUR72M Losses With Political Management
State-held postal company Posta Romana ended last year with a loss of EUR29 million on a turnover of EUR327 million, after posting EUR43 million-loss in the preceding year, according to comp...