Social/Politics
Government Considers Charging Car Pollution Tax Upon First Sale
Romania's Government is considering charging the pollution tax upon the first sale of cars imported before July 1, 2008, but in an amount reduced by 30%, and refunding part of the tax alread...
Basescu Meets Prince Charles In Bucharest
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Friday welcomed Britain’s Prince Charles to the Presidential Palace in Bucharest.
Basescu Wants New Constitution Adopted Before 2012 Parliamentary Elections
President Traian Basescu said on public television late Thursday he wants the referendum on a new Constitution to take place simultaneously with local elections in June next year so parliame...
Self-Employed Romanians May Hire Other People As Workers
Self-employed Romanians will be allowed to hire other people for their activity, with employment contracts, as per a new government emergency ordinance.
Transport Ministry: Air Service Agreement With Russia To Be Amended This Year
Romania's Transport Ministry in February requested the revision of the air service agreement signed with Russia in 1976 and Russian authorities replied that the country's bilateral agreement...
EU Asks Romania To Implement Directive On Railway Safety
The European Commission (EC) has sent a reasoned opinion to nine member states, including Romania, formally asking them to fully implement the railway safety directive.
Tabara: Area Of Tilled Land To Increase This Year
The area of untilled land in Romania will decrease to below one million hectares this year, as subsidies for farmers were paid on time, Agriculture Minister Valeriu Tabara said Thursday.
EU Launches Infringement Procedure Against Romania Over Air Service Agreement With Russia
The European Commission on Thursday launched an infringement procedure against Romania over its bilateral air service agreement with Russia.
Romania Can’t Afford Lower Social Security Taxes, President Says
Romanian President Traian Basescu Thursday said the economy can’t afford lower social security contributions until tax collections improve.