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Romanian Interior Minister Might Resign – Sources

09:33, 27 Sept. 2010
Romanian Interior Minister Vasile Blaga plans to sign his resignation letter and forward it to the Prime Minister on Monday, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Union Leaders Responsible For March To Romanian Presidential Palace To Be Fined

15:37, 24 Sept. 2010
The Romanian union leaders who “organized and allowed” 8,000 Romanian public sector employees to march on Cotroceni Palace, the seat of the Presidency, on Friday, will be fined, Bucharest Gendarmerie spokesman Marius Militaru told MEDIAFAX.

Nearly 8,000 Protesters Gathered Outside Romanian Presidential Palace

14:27, 24 Sept. 2010
Nearly 8,000 people, including thousands of police officers and prison guards, have gathered outside the presidential palace in Bucharest round noon Friday, security forces said.

Festivalul Kinodiseea, membru al European Children’s Film Festival Association

14:11, 24 Sept. 2010
Festivalul Internaţional de Film pentru Copii şi Adolescenţi - Kinodiseea, care debutează vineri la Bucureşti, este, din acest an, membru al European Children's Film Festival Association, a declarat Daniel Mitulescu, directorul Kinodiseea, într-o conferinţă organizată vineri în Capitală.

PC se alătură demersului de suspendare a şefului statului

13:58, 24 Sept. 2010
Preşedintele PC, Daniel Constantin, a anunţat, vineri, la începutul Consiliului Naţional al partidului, că PC a decis să se alăture demersului de suspendare a preşedintelui Traian Băsescu, considerând că şeful statului a încălcat Constituţia.

Romanian Agric Min Does Not Expect Food Prices To Increase

13:37, 24 Sept. 2010
Food prices in Romania will not increase significantly in the upcoming period, believes Agriculture Minister Valeriu Tabara, although certain raw materials, like wheat, have become more expensive.

Oprescu: Mă bazez pe disciplina şi maturitatea oamenilor care participă la marşul spontan

13:32, 24 Sept. 2010
Primarul general, Sorin Oprescu, a spus că marşul spre Palatul Cotroceni al sindicaliştilor de la Cartel Alfa este unul spontan, că a fost asigurat de liderii sindicali că acţiunea va fi paşnică şi că se bazează pe disciplina şi maturitatea oamenilor care participă la protest.

Romanian Agricultural Production Can Cover Local Consumption Needs – Agric Min

13:08, 24 Sept. 2010
Romania’s agricultural production can cover local consumption needs and a part of it can be exported, Agriculture Minister Valeriu Tabara said during the Mediafax talks about Romanian Agriculture seminar, and added he objects to imports.

Aproximativ 300 de jandarmi însoţesc coloana de manifestanţi plecaţi în marş spre Cotroceni

12:49, 24 Sept. 2010
Aproximativ 300 de jandarmi, număr ce ar putea fi suplimentat în caz de necesitate, însoţesc coloana de peste 5.000 de manifestanţi plecaţi în marş spontan spre Palatul Cotroceni, a declarat, vineri, Marius Militaru, purtătorul de cuvânt al Jandarmeriei Capitalei.

Romanian Health Min Says Medical Leaves Dn 30% After New Regulations Enforced

12:42, 24 Sept. 2010
Romania’s new medical leave system implemented in 2010 led to a 30% reduction in the number of medical leave certificates issued over the past months, compared to the beginning of the year, the Health Ministry said in a press release Friday.

Trafic restricţionat în Capitală, pe traseul unde are loc marşul sindicaliştilor

12:31, 24 Sept. 2010
Traficul rutier a fost restricţionat în Capitală, pe traseul Piaţa Victoriei - Buzeşti - Ştefan Furtună - Mircea Vulcănescu - Cotroceni - Geniului, unde are loc marşul spontan al celor aproximativ 6.000 de sindicalişti care au plecat spre Palatul Cotroceni.

Romanian Protesters Leave Govt HQ, Start Unauthorized March To Presidential Palace

12:24, 24 Sept. 2010
About 6,000 Romanian public sector workers, including police and penitentiary system workers, have left the government’s headquarters and started toward the presidential palace, demanding to speak to President Traian Basescu.

Hundreds Of Police Protest Outside Romanian Govt Over Austerity Measures

11:07, 24 Sept. 2010
A few hundred police workers are protesting outside the Government building in Bucharest, demanding a halt in layoff plans and their full wages back.

Videanu: Demersul PSD privind suspendarea preşedintelui nu va avea reuşită

16:09, 23 Sept. 2010
Prim-vicepreşedintele PDL Adriean Videanu a declarat, joi, într-o conferinţă de presă, că demersul PSD privind suspendarea din funcţie a preşedintelui Traian Băsescu nu va avea succes, apreciind că "atitudinea revoluţionară de tipul Che Guevara" îl face pe Victor Ponta să facă astfel de propuneri.

Romanian Authorities Urge Nomadic Roma To “Get Used To Work,” Send Children To School

15:50, 23 Sept. 2010
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday, in Sofia, that Romania cannot accept restrictions on the free movement of its citizens and that a European strategy for Roma integration is necessary, but that Romanian authorities urge nomadic Roma to seek work and send their children to school.

Cimitirul Bellu, inclus ca punct de reper pe harta obiectivelor cultural-turistice europene

15:47, 23 Sept. 2010
Cimitirul Bellu a fost inclus ca punct de reper pe harta obiectivelor cultural-turistice europene, în cadrul Adunării Generale a Asociaţiei Cimitirelor Semnificative din Europa (ASCE), desfăşurată în 16-18 septembrie la Cagliari, Italia.

Mobile Operator Orange Launches Apple’s iPhone 4 In Romania Friday

15:22, 23 Sept. 2010
Romania’s largest mobile operator, Orange, launches Apple’s iPhone 4 in Romania Friday, which will be available both online and in selected stores, the operator said Thursday.

Around 1.8 Million Tourists Were On Romanian Sea Coast This Year, Down 15% On Year

14:19, 23 Sept. 2010
Around 1.8 million tourists came to the Romanian sea coast this year, 15% fewer than in 2009, while tour operator revenue dropped by more than 25%, Corina Martin, head of the National Association of Tourism Agencies (ANAT), told MEDIAFAX.

Misia, una dintre cele mai bune voci ale muzicii fado, concertează la Bucureşti pe 29 noiembrie

14:01, 23 Sept. 2010
Misia, considerată a fi una dintre cele mai bune voci ale muzicii fado, va concerta pe 29 noiembrie la Sala Palatului din Capitală, într-un eveniment organizat de festivalul Plai în parteneriat cu Ambasada Portugaliei, potrivit unui comunicat.

About 1,000 Romanians Rallied Outside Govt HQ Over Austere Measures

13:52, 23 Sept. 2010
About 1,000 Romanian public sector workers affiliated with the Cartel Alfa union federation protested Thursday for two hours outside the Government’s headquarters in Bucharest and a delegation of there is to meet for talks with the labor minister.

Romanian Transport Minister Sacks Public Road Authority Head

12:07, 23 Sept. 2010
Romanian Transport Minister Anca Boagiu Wednesday dismissed Dorina Tiron from the position of general manager of public road company CNADNR, the Transport Ministry said in a press release Thursday.

Creditul neguvernamental a crescut cu 4,5% în august

11:18, 23 Sept. 2010
Soldul creditului neguvernamental acordat de instituţiile de credit a crescut în august cu 4,5% comparativ cu aceeaşi lună a anului precedent şi cu 0,5% faţă de iulie, la 207,6 miliarde de lei, pe fondul unui avans mai mare al împrumuturilor în valută pentru populaţie, potrivit datelor BNR.

Romanian President On Official Visit To Bulgaria

11:05, 23 Sept. 2010
Romanian President Traian Basescu arrived Thursday in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, where he is on official visit at the invitation of Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov.

Romania To Exit Recession With A Six-Month Delay – PM

10:54, 23 Sept. 2010
Romania will emerge from recession behind most other countries, as the crisis hit with a six-month delay, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Thursday.

Romanian Govt To Set Social Aid Cap Below Guaranteed Minimum Income – PM

10:43, 23 Sept. 2010
The Romanian Government will set the maximum cap on social aid below the guaranteed minimum income, with the view to determining people to get a job, Prime Minister Emil Boc said during a meeting with the Romanian community in New York.

Preşedintele Băsescu a sosit la Sofia

10:12, 23 Sept. 2010
Preşedintele Traian Băsescu a sosit, joi, la Sofia, unde face o vizită oficială la invitaţia omologului său, Gheorghi Părvanov, aceasta fiind prima vizită a unui şef de stat român în Bulgaria în ultimii şapte ani.

Romanian Unionists Continue Protests In Bucharest Over Austerity Measures

09:47, 23 Sept. 2010
About 4,000 Romanian health, education and social care workers affiliated with the Cartel Alfa union federation will protest Thursday at the Government’s headquarters over austerity measures implemented by the Government.

Ionuţ Popa: Nu mai vin la Iaşi până nu mi se aduc doi atacanţi valoroşi

17:58, 22 Sept. 2010
Antrenorul echipei ACSMU Poli Iaşi, Ionuţ Popa, a declarat miercuri că nu va mai reveni la gruparea din dealul Copoului decât în momentul în care i se aduc doi atacanţi valoroşi.

No Of Protesters To Grow Until Romanian Govt Stops Austerity Measures – Union Leader

16:26, 22 Sept. 2010
Romanian union leader Marius Petcu said, speaking at Wednesday’s union rally in Bucharest’s Victoriei Square, that the number of protesters will be even higher Thursday, to make the Government understand it must put an end to the austerity measures.

Peste 80 de filme pot fi vizionate gratuit, în Capitală, la Romania International Film Festival 2010

16:15, 22 Sept. 2010
Peste 80 de filme independente, documentare şi pelicule alternative vor fi prezentate gratuit publicului bucureştean, în perioada 1 - 10 octombrie, la Romania International Film Festival (Ro-IFF), informează organizatorii.

Trafic aglomerat în Capitală pe străzile adiacente celor blocate din cauza mitingului

16:13, 22 Sept. 2010
Traficul se desfăşoară cu dificultate miercuri după-amiază pe străzile din Capitală adiacente celor blocate din cauza mitingului CNSLR Frăţia, a anunţat Brigada de Poliţie Rutieră (BPR) a Capitalei.

Romanian Protesters Clash With Security Outside Govt Building

16:07, 22 Sept. 2010
Demonstrators outside the Romanian Government’s headquarters in capital Bucharest clashed with security forces Wednesday afternoon in their attempt to break through security lines toward the building, prompting security to use tear gas.

Dilema veche lansează „Capodoperele teatrului românesc”

14:49, 22 Sept. 2010
Dilema veche lansează, joi, colecţia "Capodoperele teatrului românesc", o serie de opt DVD-uri care vor fi distribuite săptămânal împreună cu revista, la preţul de 10,99 de lei.

Romania Dacia, Renault, Nissan Dealers To Sell Personalized Car Insurance Policies As Of Oct

14:15, 22 Sept. 2010
Dacia, Renault and Nissan dealers in Romania will sell personalized car insurance policies starting October, based on a partnership between Renault group’s financial subsidiary RCI Banque, insurance broker Marsh and three insurance companies, people close to the deal told MEDIAFAX.

Un pieton a ajuns la spital după ce a fost lovit cu pumnul de un şofer pe stradă

14:03, 22 Sept. 2010
Un pieton a ajuns miercuri la Spitalul Judeţean de Urgenţă din Craiova, după ce a fost lovit cu pumnul de un şofer supărat că bărbatul ar fi traversat strada printr-un loc nepermis, maşina sa fiind lovită din spate de un alt autoturism.

Around 9,000 Romanian Unionists Protesting In Bucharest

13:53, 22 Sept. 2010
Around 9,000 Romanian unionists affiliated with the confederation CNSLR-Fratia are taking part in the protest in Bucharest against the Government's austerity measures.

Romania Lower House Moves Fwd On Bill Forcing Alcohol Abusers To Pay For Medical Services

13:42, 22 Sept. 2010
The health committee in Romania’s Chamber of Deputies Wednesday approved unanimously a bill setting that people who require medical attention over voluntary alcohol abuse would have to pay for the medical services, lawmaker Tudor Ciuhodaru said.

Romanians Should Save EUR3,700 Annually To Have Decent Retirement Income

12:35, 22 Sept. 2010
Romanians who will retire by 2051 should save an average of EUR3,700 annually to enjoy a standard of living similar to that before retirement, insurer Aviva Asigurari de Viata general manager Mihai Popescu told a news conference Wednesday.

Tabloul „Car cu boi” de Nicolae Grigorescu, scos la licitaţie

11:53, 22 Sept. 2010
"Car cu boi", de Nicolae Grigorescu, considerat cel mai valoros tablou din România în acest moment, se numără printre lucrările în valoare totală de circa un milion de euro care vor fi scoase la licitaţie de casa Artmark, pe 30 septembrie, la Opera Naţională Bucureşti, informează un comunicat.

E.ON To Invest EUR200M In Romanian Wind Farms – ZF

11:30, 22 Sept. 2010
Romanian E.ON Regenerabile, owned by German utilities group E.ON, is currently developing three wind farms with an overall installed capacity of over 100 MW, business newspaper Ziarul Financiar writes in its Wednesday edition.