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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.

Romanian Magistrates Probe Steaua Owner’s Release

18:33, 23 Apr. 2009
Romania’s High Council of Magistrates on Thursday decided to launch an inquiry into the release order for Steaua owner Gigi Becali, following media reports on judicial irregularities.

Romanian Fin Min, Ctrl Bk Gov Sign Letter On IMF Loan

16:04, 23 Apr. 2009
The letter of intent on closing the loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund was signed by the Romanian finance minister Gheorghe Pogea and by the central bank governor Mugur Isarescu, Premier Emil Boc said Thursday.

Romania’s Poor Infrastructure Seen As Launch Platform For Ecotourism

15:31, 23 Apr. 2009
Romania’s rudimentary road infrastructure in some tourist regions may very well work in favor of ecotourism development, Tourism Minister Elena Udrea said Thursday.

Romanian Transport Min Blasts Airport Construction Ordinance

15:14, 23 Apr. 2009
Romanian transport minister Radu Berceanu said Thursday in a press conference that the Brasov Airport "is, probably, a real estate deal," adding he does not understand why back-up land is required and estimated passenger numbers are so high.

Romania Tourism Min Pledges Funds For EUR200M Spa In Bucegi Mountains

15:11, 23 Apr. 2009
Romanian Tourism Minister Elena Udrea on Thursday pledged to financially support a project of local authorities in southern county of Dambovita to build a new mountain resort in the Bucegi Mountains.

Queensryche Return To Bucharest For June 28 Concert

14:49, 23 Apr. 2009
American progressive metal band Queensryche will return to Romania on June 28 to hold a concert Arenele Romane in Bucharest Bucureşti, according to the band’s official website.

The Romanian Football Auth Called For Bribe Probes Two Years Ago – FRF Official

14:47, 23 Apr. 2009
Romanian Football Federation vice-president Dumitru Dragomir told MEDIAFAX Thursday that the Federation has officially asked authorities, two years ago, to investigate referees in search of potential deeds of corruption.

Three Romanian Football Referees Under Arrest In Bribe Case

13:53, 23 Apr. 2009
Romanian referees Marcel Savaniu, Sorin Corpodean and Marcel Lica were placed under preventive arrest Thursday for 29 days by the Arges Court, on charges of bribe taking.

Romania Needs EUR2B To Endow Hospitals With Modern Equipment

13:44, 23 Apr. 2009
Romanian health minister Ion Bazac said Thursday that Romania needs EUR2 billion to endow public hospitals with modern medical equipment and public investments in healthcare will continue this tear despite the economic crisis.

Romania’s Econ Min: Sterling Deal Annullment Is The Right Decision

13:39, 23 Apr. 2009
Annulling the contract allowing Canada’s Sterling Resources to exploit hydrocarbons in blocks XIII Pelican and XV Midia in the Black Sea is a right decision and Romania’s largest gas producer Romgaz might represent the country in this deal, Economy Minister Adriean Videanu said Thursday.

Two More Romanian Films At Cannes Festival This Year

13:20, 23 Apr. 2009
Two Romanian films, “Memories from the Golden Age,” by Cristian Mungiu, and “Policeman. Adjective,” by Corneliu Porumoiu, have been selected for consideration in the Un Certain Regard category of the Cannes International Film Festival, to be held between May 13 and 24.

Romanian President Pushes For Strong Promotion Of Danube Delta In 2009

12:38, 23 Apr. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday, at the end of meeting with Prince Albert II of Monaco at the presidential Cotroceni Palace, that the Danube Delta has not been promoted that much so far, adding that the Tourism Ministry is bound to focus on this objective this year.

Romania Receives Letter Approving IMF Loan

11:07, 23 Apr. 2009
The International Monetary Fund sent Wednesday evening the letter approving Romania’s foreign loan request, finance minister Gheorghe Pogea told MEDIAFAX early Thursday.

Romanian President Welcomes Prince Albert II Of Monaco

10:45, 23 Apr. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu welcomed Prince Albert II of Monaco at the presidential Cotroceni Palace Thursday morning.

Romanian Minimum Wage Might Reach RON1,600 Under Future Wage Grid – Labor Min

09:54, 23 Apr. 2009
Romania’s minimum wage, which is currently at 600 lei (EUR1=RON4.2426), could reach RON1,500 - RON1,600 after the application of a new wage grid for the public sector, labor minister Marian Sarbu said late Wednesday on Realitatea TV.

Romanian Pres Says He Proposed 3 Days For Debates On Legal Codes

20:16, 22 Apr. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu stated Wednesday he asked the “Stop the Codes!” NGO coalition to take three days for discussions with the two Parliament commissions working on the legal codes.

Romanian Pres Proposes 7-Day Stop In Parl Debates Over Legal Codes

19:38, 22 Apr. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Wednesday proposed the parliament suspended for seven days the debates on the new legal Codes so that the Coalition “Stop the Codes!” can file amendments to the acts.

Romanian Government Might Take Responsibility For Unitary Wage Law – PM

18:50, 22 Apr. 2009
The Romanian Government considers taking responsibility before Parliament for the unitary wage law in the public sector, Prime Minister Emil Boc stated Wednesday.

Three Detained In Romanian Refereeing Corruption Case

18:21, 22 Apr. 2009
Romanian referees Marcel Savaniu, Sorin Corpodean and Marcel Lica, the suspended vice-president Central Referee Commission (CCA), were put into 24-hour custody on Wednesday by anticorruption prosecutors, in the case regarding corruption in refereeing.

IMF Sees Romanian GDP Growth At -4.1% In ‘09, 0% In ‘10

17:51, 22 Apr. 2009
The International Monetary Fund official forecasts on Romania see the gross domestic product contracting by 4.1% in 2009, the current account deficit narrowing at 7.5% of the GDP and the inflation at 5.9% at the end of the year, according to the fund's latest World Economic Outlook.

Cost Of Roaming Texts, Calls And Data Services In EU To Plummet From 1 July

16:21, 22 Apr. 2009
The European Parliament adopted, on Wednesday, a law package, effective July 1, which will cut the maximum fees collected by mobile operators for text messages and web services while in roaming by 60%.

Foreign Investors Still Interested In Romania – Invest Agency

15:45, 22 Apr. 2009
Foreign investors are still interested in the Romanian market, despite the international crisis, except for companies in the automotive industry which are more cautious in launching new investments, Sorin Vasilescu, a manager with Romanian agency for foreign investments ARIS, said Wednesday.

Romanian Theater Festival Organizers Call On Govt To Rediscuss Culture Ministry Budget

15:00, 22 Apr. 2009
Organizers of Romania’s annual National Theater Festival call on the government, in an open letter, to rediscuss the budget of the ministry of Culture as the festival is close to being canceled after its budget was cut down by 78%.

Romanian Unitary Public Sector Wage Law To Keep 1 To 15 Ratio Between Min-Max Wage

13:10, 22 Apr. 2009
Romanian deputy prime minister Dan Nica said Wednesday after a meeting of the governing coalition that the single unitary law on wages in the public sector will keep a ratio of one to 15 between the minimum and maximum salary in the sector.

Romania Posts Third Highest Budget Def In EU In ’08

13:09, 22 Apr. 2009
Romania reported in 2008 the third highest budget deficit in percentage of the gross domestic product among EU member states, at 5.4% of the GDP, more that double compared with EU’s total deficit of 2.3% of the GDP, European Community's Statistical Office Eurostat said Wednesday.

Romanians Abroad To Be Able To Vote In EP Elections

12:34, 22 Apr. 2009
Romanian citizens will be able to vote in the European Parliament elections even if they are temporarily abroad, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adding procedures have been initiated for the organization of EP Elections, as well as the voting information campaigns for Romanian citizens abroad.

Romanian Governing Coalition Wants Criminal, Civil Codes Complete By May 15, Procedure Codes By Fall

11:54, 22 Apr. 2009
Romanian Social Democratic Party vice-president Victor Ponta said Wednesday the country’s governing coalition decided to complete the Criminal and Civil Codes by May 15 and adopt their procedure codes by fall.

Romanian Seaside Hotels Cashed Several Million Euros During Easter – Tourism Min

11:31, 22 Apr. 2009
Hotel owners on the Romanian seaside cashed several million euros during the Easter holiday, while tourists vacationing in northern region of Bukovina spent nearly EUR4 million during Easter, according to tourism minister Elena Udrea.

Romanian Bribery Suspects Constantin, Libertatu Remain Under Arrest

11:01, 22 Apr. 2009
Romanian Central Referee Commission (CCA) former president Gheorghe Constantin, and Arges county Consumer Protection Office former director, Cristian Libertatu, remain under arrest, according to a decision issued by the Arges Court, which thus rejected their bids for release under judicial control.

EC Proposes European Council To Provide EUR5B Financial Aid To Romania

18:23, 21 Apr. 2009
The European Commission agreed Tuesday to propose the European Council to provide medium-term financial assistance to Romania of up to EUR5 billion, as part of a multilateral package which will total up to EUR20 billion.