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Romanian President To Discuss Decentralization Ordinance With Govt Coalition Heads

15:43, 27 Apr. 2009

Romanian democrat liberal vice president Theodor Stolojan said Monday that the ordinance on the decentralized institutions will be amended within Parliament debates and president Traian Basescu will discuss this matter with the leaders of the two governing parties.

Mass Grave Containing Romanian Anti-Communist Fighters, Discovered In N Romania

14:42, 27 Apr. 2009

A mass grave containing three members of Romanian anti-Communist resistance organization “White Guard” was discovered Monday three kilometers from the village of Nepos, near the northern Romanian city of Bistrita-Nasaud.

Tax Code Talks Between Romanian Fin Min, Employers, Suspended On Disagreements

14:27, 27 Apr. 2009

The talks between Romania’s Finance Ministry and employers' associations representatives on the Tax Code enforcement norms were suspended Monday, after employers withdrew from negotiations because the Government didn't comply with the conditions previously agreed.

Romania Interior Min, Telecom Operators To Convene Monday Over Quake-Related Malfunctions

13:45, 27 Apr. 2009

Romanian interior minister Dan Nica summoned the country’s fixed and mobile telephony operators at the ministry headquarters Monday evening, 18:00 local time, to try and establish what triggered malfunctions in telephony networks after the low-intensity earthquake Saturday evening.

Traian Basescu Is President Of Moldova, Says Washington Times

13:33, 27 Apr. 2009

American daily Washington Times wrote, in a statement published in its Monday online edition, that Romanian President Traian Basescu is the President of the Republic of Moldova.

Romania FM Calls On Romanians To Steer Clear Of Mexico Over Swine Flu Outbreak

11:47, 27 Apr. 2009

Romania’s Foreign Ministry advised Romanian citizens to avoid trips to Mexico, unless absolutely necessary, following swine flu cases caused by a potentially deadly virus, which is transmitted between people.

Romania’s Third Oncologic Institute To Open In Iasi – Health Min

11:00, 27 Apr. 2009

The Romanian Health Ministry will open the country’s third oncologic institute in the northeastern city of Iasi, together with a department for bone marrow transplant, health minister Ion Bazac told MEDIAFAX Monday.

Romanian Food Safety Auth Started Swine Flu Prevention Though No Suspicion Was Reported

17:08, 26 Apr. 2009

Romania’s Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority started actions for the prevention of swine flu, even though no cases or suspicions of the illness have been reported, regulator president Marian Zlotea told MEDIAFAX Sunday.

Romanian Sailor Kidnapped In Nigerian Delta Released – Foreign Ministry

16:17, 26 Apr. 2009

A Romanian sailor kidnapped in January in the Niger Delta was released, is in good health and is expected to return to Romania in the following days with the help of the Romanian Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, the Romanian Foreign ministry said in a press release Sunday.

US Attorney Says Trial Of Mohammad Munaf Is Stalling Because Of Romanian Authorities

14:38, 26 Apr. 2009

An American lawyer said the trial in Iraq of American-Iraqi citizen Mohammad Munaf, who helped kidnap three Romanian journalists in Iraq in 2005, is stalling because Romanian authorities are not responding to requests of Iraqi investigators and Munaf’s defense attorneys.

Romanian Govt To Let Local Authorities Manage Ports, Airports, Hospitals, Auto Registry Departments

13:54, 26 Apr. 2009

Romania’s decentralization process will allow local authorities to manage local departments and units of central government structures, such as farming departments, local auto registry departments, hospitals, ports, airports and will imply amending the country’s main administrative laws.

Romanian Govt To Borrow About EUR1B This Year Via Foreign Loans For Investments

12:54, 26 Apr. 2009

Romanian ministries will borrow 4.1 billion lei (about EUR1 billion) this year via external loans, which it plans to use for investments mainly in transports, environment and regional development, official sources told MEDIAFAX Sunday.

Romania’s Farming Subsidy Per Hectare To Increase By EUR35 – Minister

11:00, 26 Apr. 2009

Subsidies per hectare for Romanian farmers will increase to EUR142 from the current EUR107, as the European Commission has promised to raise the subsidy by EUR35, Romanian agriculture minister said Saturday.

Two Attacked And Shot On The Street By Ten People In Eastern Romania

19:16, 25 Apr. 2009

Two men, father and son, were beaten and shot Saturday afternoon by a group of eight to ten people in the eastern Romanian city of Galati.

Romanian Tourism Minister Says Holiday Ticket Law Is Working

15:23, 25 Apr. 2009

Romanian tourism minister Elena Udrea told a news conference Saturday that the law of holiday tickets is working, adding she is insisting on this aspect because many people don’t know about this law.

Over 200 Bikers Attended Rally In Bucharest For Safer Traffic

15:06, 25 Apr. 2009

Over 200 motorcyclists attended a rally Saturday in the Constitution square in capital city Bucharest, part of the national campaign “There are motorcyclists in traffic” meant to raise drivers’ awareness.

Romanian President Calls On Govt To Reflect More On Decentralization Decree

11:51, 25 Apr. 2009

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Saturday that governing parties should “reflect more” on the emergency decree the government passed and which allows the swift replacement of heads of decentralized services.

Truck Crashes Into Van In SE Romania, Kills 4

20:13, 24 Apr. 2009

Four people died in a traffic accident Friday evening in southeastern Romanian locality Saligny, where a truck loaded with sand tipped over and crushed a van transporting people.

Gabriel Iosif Steps Down As Head Of Bucharest Lakes And Parks Admin

19:35, 24 Apr. 2009

Gabriel Iosif on Friday stepped down as head of the Bucharest Lakes and Parks Administration (ALPAB), saying the economy "is going through an interesting period and this is the perfect time to seize all opportunities."

Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Captured Tugboat Crew, Including Five Romanians

18:58, 24 Apr. 2009

The Somali pirates who captured Italian tugboat Buccaneer on April 11 have given authorities 72 hours to begin serious negotiations, threatening to kill the 16 sailors on board, including five Romanians.

Romanian Authorized Individuals Have Until Apr 25, 2010 To Declare Themselves Active

18:15, 24 Apr. 2009

The Romanian government decided to extend by one year, until April 25, 2010, the deadline by which authorized individuals, individual enterprises and family enterprises can decide to continue commercial activities, otherwise they will be removed from the Trade Registry.

Romania Pitesti Court Rejects Bribery Suspects’ Appeal, Remands Them Into Custody

17:08, 24 Apr. 2009

The Pitesti Court of Appeals, southern Romania, on Friday ruled to remand into custody Central Referee Commission (CCA) former president Gheorghe Constantin, and Arges county Consumer Protection Office former manager, Cristian Libertatu.

Romanian Court Extends Preventive Arrest For Espionage Suspects

17:00, 24 Apr. 2009

The Bucharest Court of Appeal extended, Friday, the 30-day arrest warrants for non-commissioned officer Floricel Achim and Bulgarian citizen Marinov Zikolov, who are charged with treason through the transmission of secrets and espionage.

Decentralization Ordinance To Change School Inspectors – Romanian Ed Min

16:29, 24 Apr. 2009

Romanian education minister Ecaterina Andronescu said Friday that only school inspectors and not principals will be demoted as they are included in the ordinance changing the management of decentralized public institutions.

Moldova Rejects Proposed Romanian Ambassador

16:28, 24 Apr. 2009

The Republic of Moldova rejected Romania’s proposal for ambassador to Chisinau, Mihnea Constantinescu, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Friday.

Romanian Carmaker Dacia Ups Output As Of Jun 15, Hires 500 People

15:59, 24 Apr. 2009

Romanian carmaker Dacia, the local unit of France’s Renault, will increase its output as of June 15 and hire 500 people to cover demand for its local and export markets, the carmaker said Friday.

Romania To Send Additional 140-150 Troops To Afghanistan In Upcoming Months

15:21, 24 Apr. 2009

Romania will increase its presence in Afghanistan by 140-150 troops in upcoming months, which will serve in medical, training and intelligence actions, Romanian President Traian Basescu said Friday.

Romanian Govt Accounts For Recent Public Service Decentralization Measures

15:18, 24 Apr. 2009

The Romanian government said failure to adopt urgent measures aiming to eliminate managing positions of decentralized services would seriously affect public administration and management proceedings, and stressed its recent act on the matter is based on EC recommendations aiming to cut spending.

Romanian Ctrl Bk Injects RON4.7B In Inter-bank Market

14:16, 24 Apr. 2009

The National Bank of Romania raised Friday the inter-bank market liquidity, lending 4.71 billion lei (EUR1=RON4.2380) in a repo operation, at an annual interest rate of 10%, banking dealers said.

Romanian President Calls For Reexamination Of Magistrates’ Statute

13:12, 24 Apr. 2009

Romanian President Traian Basescu sent the Parliament Friday a request for the reexamination of amendments to the law on the statute of judges and prosecutors, saying that the European Commission would file a negative report if magistrates are allowed to occupy positions without a contest.

Romanian Businessman S.O. Vantu Heard Again In Bankrupt Bank Case

12:43, 24 Apr. 2009

The Bucharest Court of Appeals on Friday subpoenaed businessman Sorin Ovidiu Vantu for hearings in the file concerning the setup of former International Development Bank, or BID.

Canada’s Sterling Ignorant Of Legal Grounds On Deal Annulment –Official

10:41, 24 Apr. 2009

The vice-president of Canada’s Sterling Resources, Stephen Birrell, said Thursday he is not aware of any legal grounds for the deal annulment and the company’s representatives aim to take part in the hearings of the parliamentary commission investigating the document.

First Cuts In Romania Mobile Termination Rates Set For May 1

20:25, 23 Apr. 2009

Romanian telecom regulator ANCOM on Thursday announced the first cuts in mobile termination rates will be applied starting with May 1.

Romanian Woman Sues Politicians, Calls G.W. Bush As Witness

19:58, 23 Apr. 2009

One Romanian woman sued, in the Cluj Court of Appeal, several politicians, whom she accuses of all the crimes in the Criminal Code, while witnesses include French president Nicolas Sarkozy and former American president George Bush.

Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy, Tiesto To Play Romania’s CokeLive Peninsula In July

18:37, 23 Apr. 2009

The bands Nine Inch Nails and The Prodigy, as well as DJ Tiesto will play in the seventh edition of the Peninsula Festival – which will be organized under the CokeLive brand this year -, between July 23 and 26, in central Romanian city Targu Mures.

Romanian Health Ministry To Regulate Legal Hallucinogenic Substances

18:35, 23 Apr. 2009

The Romanian Ministry of Health, together with the National Anti-drug Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture, will analyze the situation of products with hallucinogenic effect, those not included on the list of controlled substances, since in Romania there are now several shops selling such items.