Social/Politics
FT: Romania’s Schengen Accession Could Take Years
It may be years, not months, before Romania and Bulgaria can join the passport-free Schengen area, mainly because of lack of trust in the two countries’ judicial institutions, the Financial...
Romania Sticks To 2015 Euro Target To Maintain Fiscal Discipline - FT
Romanian President Traian Basescu told the Financial Times in an interview published Tuesday that Romania’s sticking with its 2015 target entry date for the euro is important in order to mai...
Romanians Abroad Saved EUR12B Last Year - Survey
The 2.9 million Romanians working abroad saved EUR12 billion last year, according to a survey by the Soros Foundation Romania and the International Agency for Source Country Information.
Romania, UK Decide To Enhance Strategic Partnership
Romania and the UK will enhance their Strategic Partnership, according to a joint statement by President Traian Basescu and Prime Minister David Cameron, which says, among others, that the t...
Police Unionists Threaten To Sue Interior Minister Over Food Benefit Cut
Romanian police unionists, who protested Monday at the headquarters of the Interior Ministry, said they will stage ampler rallies and will sue Interior Minister Traian Igas following a decis...
Tabara: Cucumber Producers To Be Reimbursed Up To EUR247,200
Romanian cucumber producers will receive up to EUR247,200 as partial reimbursement for their losses estimated at around EUR9 million, Agriculture Minister Valeriu Tabara said Monday.
Tabara: Romania Plans To Apply Reverse Taxation On Vegetables
Romania will ask the European Commission to allow applying reverse taxation on vegetables, having already been permitted to implement this measure for cereal, Agriculture Minister Valeriu Ta...
Tabara: Vegetables Grown In Romania Safe For Consumers
Vegetables grown in Romania are safe for consumers, Agriculture Minister Valeriu Tabara said Monday, addressing the situation triggered by the E.coli epidemic in Europe, which has killed 22...
Dozens Of Police Unionists Protest At Interior Ministry HQ Over Food Benefit Cut, Layoff Plans
Dozens of Romanian police officers protest Monday at the headquarters of the Interior Ministry over authorities’ decision to reduce their food benefits in June and plans to continue layoffs.