Social/Politics
Romanian Financial Guard, Customs Authority To Remain Separate Bodies
The Romanian Financial Guard and Customs Authority will not be absorbed by government revenue service ANAF, which will be reorganized through layoffs and the closing of some regional offices...
Boc Says 42,000 Work Contracts Signed Since New Labor Code Took Effect
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Wednesday 42,000 work contracts have been signed over the past two days, after authorities started checkups aimed to eliminate illegal jobs.
Senate Votes In Favor Of Cutting Income Tax To 13% For Pensions, Wages
The Romanian Senate on Wednesday adopted with 50 to 36 votes and two abstentions a bill reducing the income tax to 13% from 16% for pensions and salaries.
Romanian Senate Allows Disabled People To Study From Home Post-High School
Romania's Senate on Wednesday approved a bill allowing people with disabilities to receive a higher education while studying from home, extending this benefit beyond high school.
Switzerland Extends Labor Market Restrictions For Romanians Until At Least 2014
Romanian and Bulgarian workers’ access to the Swiss labor market will continue to be restricted until at least 2014, after the country’s Federal Council confirmed Wednesday the extension of...
Constitutional Court Clears Social Dialog Code, Law Capping Teachers’ Wages
The Romanian Constitutional Court on Wednesday ruled the Social Dialog Code and the law capping teachers’ salaries in 2011 are constitutional.
Senate Creates Committee For Romanians Everywhere
Romanian senators on Wednesday decided amend the Senate’s regulations and to create a new committee that will be in charge of relations with Romanians everywhere.
Former Siret Customs Chief To Be Investigated At Large For Corruption
The High Court of Justice on Tuesday ruled that Aurel Anea, former chief of the Siret crossing point in northeastern Romania, and 44 border police officers indicted for corruption will be in...
Romanian Senate Committees Propose New Amendment To Child Adoption Bill
The Romanian Senate committees for labor and legal matters on Tuesday adopted an amendment to a bill regulating adoptions, whereby couples living abroad can adopt a child two years after pro...