Social/Politics
Romania Hopes Italy Will Remove Work Restrictions Soon
Romania hopes that Italy will remove the last work restrictions for Romanians soon, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Monday, after a meeting with his Italian counterpart, Silvio Berlusconi.
Senators Vote Against Allowing Government To Issue Ordinances During Break
Romania's Senate on Monday rejected the bill allowing the Government to issue ordinances during the parliamentary break.
Ruling Coalition Regains Senate Majority As MP Joins UNPR
Romanian independent senator Ion Toma on Monday joined the National Union for the Progress of Romania (UNPR), part of the ruling coalition, says a statement issued after senator Serban Radul...
Italy Asks Romania To Support Refugee Initiatives - Sources
The Italian government has asked Romanian authorities to support its initiatives in the European Union to solve the issue of North African refugees, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX...
Deputies Adopt Articles Of Single-Round Mayor Election Bill
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies on Monday adopted the articles of a bill whereby mayors will be elected in a single round of elections, unless none of the candidates receives the majority o...
Ruling Coalition Loses Senate Majority As MP Quits Democrat Liberal Group
Romanian ruling senator Serban Radulescu on Monday quit the group of democrat liberal MPs, which caused the ruling coalition to lose Senate majority.
Senate To Request More Money For Fuel, Utilities - Sources
The leaders of Romania's Senate will ask the Finance Ministry to increase the house's 2011 budget by 11 million lei (EUR2.67 million), warning that its current finances are not enough to pay...
Basescu Loses Suit Against Opposition MP
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Monday lost his suit against opposition social democrat MP Mugurel Surupaceanu who accused the Government and the Presidency of supporting the use of rec...
Igas: Police Wages To Be Cut By 30% If Layoff Program Dropped
Romanian Interior Ministry employees’ salaries will be cut by 30% in December if the ministry layoff program is not carried out, Interior Minister Traian Igas said Monday.