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Romanian Govt OKs Pwr Producers To Use Coal, Fuel Oil From State Reserve

09:49, 26 Ian. 2010
The Romanian Government authorized 21 power producers to borrow 1.9 billion tons of coal and 172.9 million tons of fuel oil from the state reserve until October 21.

Romania’s Govt To Eliminate 13th Salary When Current Collective Labor Contracts Expire

09:18, 26 Ian. 2010
Romania’s Labor Minister Mihai Seitan said Monday that employees in the public sector will not be granted a 13th monthly salary after current collective labor contracts expire, as this particular salary right is only stipulated in such contracts.

Romanian Govt To Freeze Vacant Public Sector Positions Only Until End ‘10

20:45, 25 Ian. 2010
The Romanian Government decided that the freezing of vacant positions in the public sector will only be maintained throughout 2010, and not until the end of 2011, as initially established, said Monday evening Labor Minister Mihai Seitan.

Romania Declares Gas Supply State Of Emergency On Bad Weather

19:31, 25 Ian. 2010
Romanian coordination commission for natural gas supply safety declared Monday state of emergency due to low temperatures, the Economy Ministry said in a statement.

Romania President OKs ’10 State Budget, Social Security Budget

18:26, 25 Ian. 2010
Romanian President Traian Basescu signed Monday the decrees promulgating the state budget and the social security budget for 2010, the Presidency informed.

Rod Stewart To Play Bucharest On June 29

16:57, 25 Ian. 2010
British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart will hold a concert on June 29 in Bucharest’s "Iolanda Balas-Soter" Stadium, according to the artist’s official website.

Romanian Woman Hospitalized Over Serious AH1N1 Vaccine Reaction

15:16, 25 Ian. 2010
A 30-year-old woman in the western Romanian city of Arad was admitted to hospital at the end of last week because of a severe reaction to the vaccine against the A/H1N1 flu virus.

Romanian Prime Minister Boc Announced Draft Education Law To Be Approved By End Of March

15:14, 25 Ian. 2010
Romania's draft law on national education will be approved by the Government by the end of March and sent to Parliament for adoption, Prime Minister Emil Boc announced Monday, after a discussion with ambassadors of EU states.

Romanian Transp Min: Railway Sector Subsidies Should Be Hiked By 30-40%

14:49, 25 Ian. 2010
Romania’s Transport Minister Radu Berceanu on Monday said spending cuts and a correct calculation of subsidies would help solve problems in the country’s railway sector, adding financial aid granted to companies in the sector should be hiked by 30-40%.

Romanians’ Pessimism Regarding Internal Economy On The Rise – Eurobarometer

14:27, 25 Ian. 2010
Romanians are among the least content citizens of the European Union, according to a Eurobarometer report published Monday which indicates higher pessimism with regard to the national economy, job situation, household situation and expectations from one’s own life.

Over 150 Unionists Picket Fin Ministry HQ Monday, Call For Extended Furlough

11:48, 25 Ian. 2010
Over 150 unionists affiliated to union federation Cartel Alfa, who represent workers in public services, metallurgy, steel, transport and mining sectors are picketing the Finance Ministry building Monday, urging the government to extend the allowed furlough period to protect the staff to be sacked.

Several Trains Cancelled In Southeastern Romania Due To Snow, Frost

20:21, 24 Ian. 2010
Several trains covering Romania’s southeastern region were cancelled Sunday due to snow and low temperatures, said the passenger division of the state-owned railway company, CFR Calatori.

Romania’s Govt Urges Industrial Consumers To Reduce Natural Gas Consumption

18:34, 24 Ian. 2010
Romania’s Government urged the country’s big industrial consumers to reduce their natural gas consumption at this time of the year, and asked thermal power plants to use crude oil to avoid gas imports.

Romania’s Draft Law On Energy Sector Reorganization Was Finished, Can Be Approved By Govt Monday

16:50, 24 Ian. 2010
Romania’s draft normative act regarding the setting up of two national energy companies was finished and can be approved in a government meeting on Monday, people closed to the matter told MEDIAFAX Sunday.

Romanian Meteorologists Issue Code Orange Warning For Frosty Weather In Seven Counties

16:09, 24 Ian. 2010
Romanian meteorologists issued a code orange weather advisory valid between Sunday and Wednesday morning, forecasting temperatures that could go down to minus 26 degrees Celsius during night, in seven counties.

Romania Most Likely To Get Next Tranches Of IMF Loan – PM

15:32, 24 Ian. 2010
Romania will encounter no problems in getting the next tranches of a EUR13 billion loan, as the country fulfilled its engagements, Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Sunday.

Romania’s Pension Law To Be Approved By Govt In February – PM

14:50, 24 Ian. 2010
Romania’s Government will approve the draft pension law at the beginning of February, so that it can be sent to Parliament for debates, Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Sunday.

Romania’s PM Wants Govt Guarantee Increase To Co-Finance EU Projects

19:24, 23 Ian. 2010
Romania’s Prime Minister Emil Boc met Saturday with the representatives of the International Monetary Fund, the European Commission and the World Bank and held talks on the possibility of increasing government guarantees to co-finance local administration European projects.

Several Romanian Cars Stuck In Snow In Bulgaria

18:30, 23 Ian. 2010
Several vehicles transporting Romanian citizens are stuck in snow on Bulgaria’s territory, Romania’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

Romanian Magistrates’ Association Challenges High Council Of Magistrates Head’s Appointment

14:41, 23 Ian. 2010
The Association of Romanian Magistrates (AMR) challenged with the High Court of Justice the appointment of judge Florica Bejinaru as president of the High Council of Magistrates and that of prosecutor Gratiana Isac as vice-president of the Council.

Romania Must Reduce Budget Deficit To Keep Public Debt Under Control – IMF Official

12:25, 23 Ian. 2010
Romania’s public debt will not represent a threat if the country consolidates its tax system to reduce the budget deficit to 5.9% of the GDP in 2010 and then take it under the 3% target set by the Maastricht Treaty, the head of the IMF mission to Romania, Jeffrey Franks, said Friday.

USA Embassy Thanks Romania For Sending More Troops To Afghanistan

17:05, 22 Ian. 2010
The USA Embassy in Bucharest expressed its “appreciation” of Romania’s decision to increase its participation in Afghanistan operations by 600 troops, adding that it is “very grateful” to the Romanian people.

Romanian Public Administration Unionists Plan Full-Blown Strike As Of Feb 12

15:25, 22 Ian. 2010
Romanian public administration employees will start protest actions as of February 2 and go on full-blown strike as of February 12, disgruntled with the government’s plan to slash jobs in the public sector, freeze wages and eliminate bonuses.

Moldova Accepts Newly Appointed Romanian Ambassador

14:45, 22 Ian. 2010
The Republic Of Moldova’s interim President Mihai Ghimpu accepted Romania’s proposed ambassador to Moldova, Marius Lazurca, PRO TV Chisinau reported.

Romania To Use Half Of IMF Loan Tranches For Budget – FinMin

14:30, 22 Ian. 2010
Romanian Finance Minister Sebastian Vladescu on Friday said half of the EUR2.3 billion to be released by the International Monetary Fund will be directed to the state budget, but expressed hope that such a measure won’t be necessary in the future.

Bucharest Research Institute Builds Electric Engine For French-Made Hybrid Scooter

14:22, 22 Ian. 2010
The Bucharest Institute for Electronic Research (ICPE) is working on an electric engine for future designs of hybrid scooters which will be manufactured by a French automotive company.

Romanian Film „Concertul” By Radu Mihaileanu Gets Six Nominations At César Awards

14:14, 22 Ian. 2010
The film "Concertul" by Romanian Radu Mihaileanu received six nominations, including the "best film" category, at the French César Awards, according to the list of nominees posted on the event’s official website.

Romanian Govt To Adopt Ordinance On Co-Financing EU Projects Through State Guarantees

13:55, 22 Ian. 2010
The Romanian Government will adopt in February an emergency ordinance which will enable local authorities to co-finance European projects by using Government guarantees, Prime Minister Emil Boc announced Friday.

Romania Appoints New Ambassador To Moldova

11:06, 22 Ian. 2010
Romania’s Foreign Minister Theodor Baconschi said Friday the Romanian authorities proposed diplomat Marius Lazurca for Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, adding the country is waiting for Moldova’s agreement on the proposition.

Romania Gets Advisory For Frosty Weather, Blizzards Until Mid-Next Week

10:50, 22 Ian. 2010
Romanian meteorologists issued an advisory Friday forecasting temperatures that could go down to minus 25 degrees Celsius at night throughout the country, except the western region.

Romania Will Ease Tax System Not Lower Taxes – President

10:21, 22 Ian. 2010
Romania’s President Traian Basescu said Thursday evening during a meeting with German investors that taxes will neither be reduced nor increased, adding the country’s tax system simplification does not entail tax cuts.

Romania Wants Maastricht Criteria Relaxed To Ease Access To EU Money

09:56, 22 Ian. 2010
Romania wants to be treated equally as eurozone countries to have easier access to EU funds and will ask EU authorities to relax Maastricht criteria, President Traian Basescu said late Thursday.

Romania’s Additional Letter To IMF Deal Won’t Bring Radical Changes – Official

09:46, 22 Ian. 2010
The additional letter to Romania’s EUR13 billion standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund will include certain modifications to the program, though nothing “radical”, IMF mission chief Jeffrey Franks said Thursday.

Romanian Otopeni International Airport Issues 250 Taxi Authorizations

18:58, 21 Ian. 2010
People flying from the “Henri Coanda” International Airport in Otopeni, Romania, will be able to use, as of February 1, the services of 13 taxi companies and 57 authorized natural persons who won an auction organized by the airport.

Romania’s Supreme Defense Council OKs Energy Sector Reorganization

18:41, 21 Ian. 2010
Romania’s Supreme Defense Council CSAT approved Thursday the reorganization of two companies within the Economy Ministry with joint portfolio of power plants, according to a Presidency press release.

Romania To Deploy Additional 600 Troops To Afghanistan

18:41, 21 Ian. 2010
Romania's High Council for National Defense (CSAT) approved Thursday the deployment of additional 600 troops to Afghanistan, and the maximum number of troops deployed to the area could reach 1,798.

Romanian Transports Ministry To Implement Electronic Toll Sticker As Of August 1

17:43, 21 Ian. 2010
The electronic system for the issue and control of Romanian toll stickers will become active on August 1 and drivers without proof of payment will have to pay compensations between EUR28 and EUR1,210, depending on the type of vehicle, in addition to fines.

Half Of Romanians Have Lower Income, More Than Half To Avoid Risky Investments – Poll

14:58, 21 Ian. 2010
Almost half of Romanians say the economic crisis has had a negative impact on their income and expect things will not change in the future, while two thirds of them say they will avoid risky investments, according to a poll conducted by research company Unlock Market Research.

Romanian Cos May Reschedule State Debts, With Insurance Clauses – Sources

14:29, 21 Ian. 2010
Romania will introduce a rescheduling system for the fiscal debts amassed by companies, to support investors during the financial crisis, but it will also introduce insurance clauses to guarantee the debts payment, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Thursday.

Romanian Telecom Regulator Wants Lower Phone Number Portability Fee Cap

14:09, 21 Ian. 2010
Romanian communications regulator ANCOM wants to lower the ceiling on the fees paid by telephony operators for number portability, from EUR13 to EUR7on fixed telephony and from EUR11 to EUR5 on mobile telephony, the regulator said Thursday.