Social/Politics
Basescu Says VAT Increase ‘A Political Error’
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Thursday said that raising the value added tax rate to 24% from 19% was a “political error” that delayed the country’s exit from recession by at least si...
Boagiu: One Lane Of Basarab-Constanta Highway Section Opened In July
One lane on the Basarab-Constanta section of the Bucharest-Constanta highway in Romania, as well as Constanta's ring-road, will be opened to traffic in July, Transport Minister Anca Boagiu s...
Basescu Advocates Administrative Reorganization
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday he hopes a solution regarding the country’s administrative reorganization will be taken in 2012.
Basescu Supports Plan To Reduce Number Of Heating Aid Beneficiaries
Romanian President Traian Basescu supports the government’s plan to eliminate heating subsidies and direct such aid only to disadvantaged categories.
Basescu Says Parliament Decides On Bucharest’s Administrative Organization
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday a referendum on the administrative organization of Bucharest is not needed, as the Parliament is the body to decide whether the capital will c...
Basescu: New IMF Loan Deal Is 100% A Romanian Government Program
President Traian Basescu on Thursday dismissed any claims that the International Monetary Fund would be a "God's whip" above the Romanian Parliament and Government, insisting the local autho...
Tourism Ministry: Unclassified Hotels Will Face Higher Fines
Romanian accommodation establishments which do not have classification certificates or operate without valid licenses will face higher fines, according to a decision on tourism certification...
Romania To Set Up Coast Guard
Romania's Government on Wednesday approved the creation of the Coast Guard, which will operate in the Black Sea, on the Danube and in the Delta.
Green House Program To Resume In June
Romania's "Green House" program will be reopened to individuals on June 1, Environment Minister Laszlo Borbely announced Wednesday.