Social/Politics
Senate Tacitly Adopts Postal Voting Bill
The Romanian Senate on Monday adopted tacitly a bill introducing postal voting for Romanians abroad, which was put forward by several ruling democrat liberal lawmakers.
Chamber of Deputies Rejects Simple Motion On Healthcare
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies on Monday rejected the opposition’s simple motion targeting the Health Ministry.
Boc: Unemployment Rate Fell To 5.41% In April
The number of jobless people in Romania was 493,438 in April, while the unemployment rate dropped to 5.41% from 5.92% in March, reaching the level recorded in January 2007, Prime Minister Em...
Senate Passes Bill Requiring Psychological Exam For Public Candidates
The Romanian Senate on Monday adopted tacitly a bill requiring candidates for public office, including presidential candidates, to undergo a psychological and psychiatric examination.
Basescu Informs Parliament About Allowing U.S. To Use SE Airport, Harbor For Troops Transit
Romanian President Traian Basescu informed the Chamber of Deputies in a letter Monday that he approved the request of the USA to use the Mihail Kogalniceanu airport and Constanta harbor in s...
Social Homes Might Be Sold For Closer To Market Value
Romanian authorities might be able to sell public housing for a price determined by an expert evaluator, closer to the home's regular market price, as per a Government-sponsored bill changin...
Government Likely To Debate New Postal Voting Bill This Week
The government is likely to debate this week a new bill regarding postal voting for Romanians abroad, Foreign Affairs Minister Teodor Baconschi said Monday.
IMF: Romania To Step Up EU Fund Absorption Or Face Repays
Romania could be forced to refund up to EUR1.5 billion in European money this year unless it accelerates structural fund absorption, an official of the International Monetary Fund said Monda...
Basescu Finds “Barons of the Economy” In Energy Companies
President Traian Basescu at the end of last week identified the big "boyars-barons" of the Romanian economy as being the managers of the biggest local energy companies. These state-held comp...