Social/Politics
Hundreds Protest In Bucharest Over Government Tax Plans
Approximately two hundred people on Wednesday rallied in Bucharest in front of the Government’s headquarters over the cabinet's proposed tax plans.
Romanian Government Approves Controversial Tax Changes
The Romanian Government on Wednesday passed an emergency decree that includes controversial tax changes which would come into force starting January 1, 2018.
Govt’s Indecision Over Tax Changes Stops Hundreds Of Thousands Of Companies From Devising 2018 Budget Plans
The Monday meeting during which the government was supposed to discuss its proposed tax changes was postponed until Wednesday after it had already been put off Friday until Monday.
Romania’s Automobile Dacia Trade Union Announces Rally Of 8,000 On November 7
Automobile Dacia trade union will organize a rally of approximately 8,000 people from several factories in Arges county, trade union leader Ion Iordache said Thursday.
Romanian Government To Support CE Hunedoara, Mintia Thermal Power Plant
The Romanian government will support energy holding CE Hunedoara and the Mintia thermal power plant in a strategic approach to ensure the country's energy independece, ruling coalition leade...
Generics Makers Say Rising Clawback Tax Drives Local Industry Out of Business
Thousands of generic medicines will vanish from the Romanian market as the clawback increased 25% in the third quarter and will drive the local pharmaceutical industry out of business, the R...
Romanian President Warns Government's Tax Plans Are Chaotic, Hinder Economic Growth
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday criticized the government's proposed tax measures, warning their implementation would muddle the country's finances and hinder sustainable econo...
Govt Plans to Freeze Hiring in Public Sector in 2018 to Cut Spending by 10%
Romania's government plans to cut spending by 10% next year by freezing hiring in the public sector, ruling coalition leader Liviu Dragnea said Tuesday.
Romanian Lower Chamber Adopts Amendments To Pension Law
Romanian lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a package of amendments to the pension law which stipulates that income from independent activities, such as copyright and artistic creations, can add u...