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Romanian Senate Adopts Law Whereby Local Councils Set Max No Of Taxi Licenses

14:37, 24 Iun. 2009
The Romanian Senate adopted on Wednesday a law whereby the maximum number of taxi licenses is to be fixed through a local council decision.

EC: Romania Must Reduce Budget Deficit Below 3% Of GDP By 2011

14:15, 24 Iun. 2009
The European Commission on Wednesday concluded that Romania is running an excessive deficit, and the country has to reduce the budget deficit to below 3% of the gross domestic product by 2011.

Romanian Ctrl Bk Adviser: Lenders Hiked Interests Following The Market

13:59, 24 Iun. 2009
Romania’s Competition Council is wrong in its allegation that banks have agreed on fixing interest rates, as the rate increases were caused by a market phenomenon called "prices sympathy”, said Wednesday Adrian Vasilescu, an adviser of the central bank’s governor Mugur Isarescu.

Romanian Senators Vote To Extend Pregnancy Leave To 24 Weeks

13:52, 24 Iun. 2009
Romanian senators on Wednesday adopted, 79 to one vote and one abstention, a draft law extending pregnancy leave to 24 weeks from the current 18 weeks allowed by the law.

Bucharest’s Baneasa Airport Allows One Sky Europe Plane To Take Off To Vienna

13:36, 24 Iun. 2009
Bucharest’s international Baneasa airport will allow an airplane of low-cost airliner Sky Europe to take off to Vienna on Wednesday, June 24, sources close to the matter said Wednesday.

Romanian Lawmakers Refuse To Resume Vote Allowing Prosecution Of Ex PM

12:31, 24 Iun. 2009
Romanian lawmakers decided Wednesday not to resume in the fall session votes regarding the prosecution of former social democrat prime minister Adrian Nastase, just minutes after they had decided the vote would be resumed after the summer recess.

Two Sky Europe Planes Held On Bucharest’s Baneasa Airport Over Debts

12:21, 24 Iun. 2009
Two airplanes of low-cost airliner Sky Europe are being kept grounded on Bucharest international Baneasa airport over a debt of EUR529,000, Transport Ministry state secretary Marin Anton told MEDIAFAX Wednesday.

Romanian Unionists Urge Govt To Put Off Taking Responsibility For Unitary Pay Law Until Sept

10:50, 24 Iun. 2009
Romanian unionists urged the government to put off taking responsibility for unitary and single wage law in the public sector until September to allow more debates on the issue, and the unionists’ proposal was backed by the country’s labor minister Marian Sarbu.

Romanian Officer, Bulgarian Citizen Indicted On Espionage Charges

09:55, 24 Iun. 2009
Romanian petty-officer Floricel Achim and Bulgarian citizen Zikolov Peter Marinov, under arrest in a case of espionage, have been indicted along six others.

Forty-Two Romanians In Belfast Returned To Romania

09:21, 24 Iun. 2009
Romania’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Alin Serbanescu on Tuesday said 42 Romanian citizens in Belfast have been repatriated so far, adding they are among nearly 140 Romanians who said they wish to return to Romania.

Romanian Car Output Up 8.1% In May, 3.6% In Jan-May ’09

17:52, 23 Iun. 2009
Vehicle output in Romania grew by 8.1% in May, compared to the same month of the previous year, to 28,567 units, while in January-May production grew by 3.6%, compared to the similar interval of 2008, to 111,609 units.

Romanian Deputies Vote Against Prosecution Of Former PM

16:59, 23 Iun. 2009
Romanian deputies on Tuesday rejected, with 116 "pros," 100 "cons" and 10 abstentions, the prosecutor general’s request that deputies resume voting on the start of prosecution of former Prime Minister Adrian Nastase.

Bucharest Court Upholds Travel Ban On Becali

16:26, 23 Iun. 2009
A Bucharest court on Tuesday upheld a travel ban on Romanian MEP George Becali, who is facing police inquiry in a kidnapping case.

Romanian Transp Minister Sacks Manager Of Otopeni Intl Airport

15:45, 23 Iun. 2009
Romania’s transport minister Radu Berceanu on Tuesday dismissed Sorinel Ciobanu as general manager of international airport Henri Coanda Otopeni, arguing the social democrats failed to issue a statement and clearly say whether or not they back Ciobanu for this position.

JV With Gazprom For Storing Gas To Ensure Romania’s Energy Security In Winter – Econ Min

15:33, 23 Iun. 2009
The construction of the gas storage facility in Margineni, eastern Romania, in joint venture with Russian gas monopoly Gazprom will confer Romania a total energy independency during the winter period, according to the country’s economy minister Adriean Videanu.

Romanian Competition Council: „First Home” Program Doesn’t Breach State Aid Rules

14:45, 23 Iun. 2009
The “First Home” program, through which the Romanian government guarantees mortgage loans of EUR60.000 at most, does not break the state aid rules, Competition Council president Bogdan Chiritoiu said Tuesday.

EC, Romania Sign MoU On EUR5B Financial Assistance

14:27, 23 Iun. 2009
Romania and the European Commission reached agreement on a EUR5 billion balance-of-payments loan, to help Romania weather the financial crisis.

Romanian Justice Minister Confirms EC Report Delay

13:35, 23 Iun. 2009
Romanian Justice minister Catalin Predoiu said Tuesday on RFI that the European Commission’s report on the justice system will be delayed due to elections in Bulgaria, adding that Romania must take advantage of the extra time to speed up reforms.

Romanian Meteorologists Widen Code Yellow Warning For 23 Counties

12:09, 23 Iun. 2009
Heavy rains, windstorms and hail prompted Romanian meteorologists to extend a yellow code warning to 23 counties, valid Tuesday, from 10:00 to 21:00 local time.

U.S. Authorities To Extradite Romanian Embezzlement Suspect Necolaiciuc

11:17, 23 Iun. 2009
American authorities accepted the Romanian Justice Ministry’s request to arrest and extradite the former manager of Romanian National Railroad Company (CNCFR), Mihai Necolaiciuc, wanted for embezzlement, the ministry said Tuesday.

Romanian President Sued For Slander

20:09, 22 Iun. 2009
Romanian Journalist Sorin Rosca Stanescu on Monday said he filed legal action against President Traian Basescu over slander.

Posta Romana Revises ’09 Pre-Tax Pft Forecast Up 13-Fold, At RON4.9M

20:08, 22 Iun. 2009
Romania’s state-owned postal company Posta Romana forecasts a pre-tax profit of 4.78 million lei (EUR1=RON4.2181) in 2009, according to the budget approved recently by the government, the result being over 13-fold higher than in the initial version, which was based on a RON317,000 profit.

Moody’s May Revise Up Forecasts On Romania’s GDP Contraction, Budget Deficit

18:58, 22 Iun. 2009
Moody’s might revise its forecasts on Romania’s gross domestic product contraction and budget deficit, to reflect a worsening of these indicators, but the ratings agency does not expect a failure of the International Monetary Fund-backed financing program.

Romanian Anticorruption Prosecutors To Investigate Youth Minister

17:39, 22 Iun. 2009
The Romanian Liberal Party’s complaint accusing youth minister Monica Iacob Ridzi of embezzlement has been forwarded by the High Court of Justice to the National Anticorruption Department (DNA).

Romanian Passports Issued For Romanian Citizens Only – Foreign Ministry

16:35, 22 Iun. 2009
Romania’s Foreign Ministry said in a press release that Romanian passports are issued for Romanian citizens only, while travel visas granted by Romanian authorities allow holders to travel in Romania and no other European Union member states.

Romanian Sailors Aboard Pirate-Seized Italian Ship Transferred To Shore

14:52, 22 Iun. 2009
The five Romanian sailors part of the crew of Italian ship Buccaneer, seized by Somali pirates on April 11, have been transferred to shore but are still held hostage, said the father of one of the sailors, cited by Italian daily La Stampa in its online edition Monday.

Romanian Liberals Require Parliament Approval To Probe Youth Minister

14:28, 22 Iun. 2009
Romanian Liberal deputies submitted on Monday to the Chamber of Deputies their request to begin the criminal investigation of youth and sports minister Monica Iacob Ridzi, accusing her of misappropriating funds.

Romanian Govt Approves Final Form Of Legal Codes, Accepts 23 Amendments

14:24, 22 Iun. 2009
The Romanian Government approved the final form of the Criminal and Civil Codes and accepted 23 amendments of a total 50, namely, 18 amendments to the Civil Code and five amendments to the Criminal Code, the minister for the relation with Parliament, Victor Ponta, said Monday.

Romanian Proprietatea Fund Hldrs May OK Franklin Templeton’s Offer In July

13:20, 22 Iun. 2009
The shareholders of Romania’s investment fund Fondul Proprietatea will discuss on July 27 the approval of the final offer filed by US-based Franklin Templeton Investments, according to a fund’s release.

Romanian Weather Auth Issues Code Orange Warning For Five Counties

11:40, 22 Iun. 2009
The Romanian National Meteorology Administration (ANM) issued a code orange warning starting Monday, 16.00 local time, until Tuesday, 9.00 local time, for five counties, where rain will be heavy.

World Bank: Romania’s GDP Seen Up 0.5% In 2010, After 4% Fall In ’09

10:57, 22 Iun. 2009
The World Bank forecasts a 4% contraction in Romania’s gross domestic product this year, followed by a 0.5% GDP growth in 2010, and 2.5% in 2011, respectively, according to "Global Development Finance 2009" report published Monday.

Romanian Liberals To File No-Confidence Motion Against Govt Activity

17:46, 21 Iun. 2009
Romanian National Liberal Party president Crin Antonescu said Sunday in a press conference that the liberals will file a no-confidence motion after the Government took responsibility for the legal codes, adding the document will refer to the Government’s entire activity.

140 Romanians In Belfast Want To Return To Homeland

15:14, 21 Iun. 2009
Romanian foreign affairs minister Cristian Diaconescu said Sunday in a press conference that, so far, 140 Romanian citizens in Belfast, including 40 minors, expressed, at one point, the intention to return to the country.

Romanian Foreign Affairs Min Announces New ID Acknowledgment System

14:11, 21 Iun. 2009
Romanian foreign affairs minister Cristian Diaconescu announced Sunday in a press conference that the system for the real time checking of personal data by Romanian Consulates abroad will become operational on July 1.

Romania’s CFR Marfa “Recommends” Payless Four-Day Leaves To Staff

18:23, 20 Iun. 2009
Management at the freight division of the Romanian National Railroad Company (CFR) “recommended” to the heads of regional divisions, Saturday, to send TESA staff and all employees not working shifts on four-day payless vacations, which would spell a 20% cut in pay, company sources told MEDIAFAX.

Bucharest, Romania Festival „Rock The City” Moved To Arenele Romane

19:42, 19 Iun. 2009
“Rock The City” Festival, scheduled to take place on June 28 in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, featuring Limp Bizkit, Queensryche and Saga, has been moved from the “Arcul de Triumf” stadium to the Arenele Romane open-air grounds, event organizers announced Friday.

Romanian Companies May Take Part In Car Park Renewal Program, Buy At Most 10,000 Units

18:07, 19 Iun. 2009
Romanian companies will be included in the national car park renewal program, but may buy a maximum of 10,000 units, ministry sources told MEDIAFAX on Friday.

Romanian Social Democrats Request Clear Limits In Govt-President Interaction

16:24, 19 Iun. 2009
Romanian social democrat leader Mircea Geoana said Friday, after a meeting of party leaders, that “clear” stances should be taken regarding the interference of President Traian Basescu in the Government’s activity, adding the head of state is an element of “disturbance”.

Romania Has A 60% Chance To Nominate EU Commissioner For Agriculture – Sources

15:58, 19 Iun. 2009
Romania has a 60% chance to obtain the portfolio of Agriculture and nominate its former agriculture minister Dacian Ciolos for EU Commissioner, sources within the Social Democratic Party told MEDIAFAX Friday.

Romanians In Belfast Want To Return To Romania, Embassy Started Procedures

15:37, 19 Iun. 2009
Romanian ambassador to London Ion Jinga met Thursday evening with Romanian nationals targeted by a series of racist attacks and most of them said they wish to return to Romania, the embassy said, adding procedures for their repatriation have been started.