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Three Former Athletes To Promote Romanian Tourism Internationally

12:36, 28 Apr. 2009
Romanian tourism will be promoted for one year by the country’s former gymnast Nadia Comaneci, former tennis player Ilie Nastase and former football player Gheorghe Hagi, after the ministry signed a contract Tuesday with lender BRD-Groupe Societe Generale.

Foreign Min: Romania Will Not Grant Visas To All Moldovans

11:30, 28 Apr. 2009
Romania’s foreign minister Cristian Diaconescu on Tuesday said he explained at the reunion of the General Affairs & External Relations Council (CAGRE) that the decision to grant Romanian citizenship to Moldovans does not entail mass visa grants, but individual assessments.

Romanian Police Detain Alleged Thieves Of Steaua Owner’s Car

09:44, 28 Apr. 2009
The three people who allegedly stole the car of Romanian Steaua Bucharest owner Gigi Becali in January were detained by police Tuesday morning after several searches at homes in Mogosoaia, about 10 kilometers outside of Bucharest.

Romanian Cos To Deduct VAT On Cars Used For Passengers, Goods Transp – Off

21:00, 27 Apr. 2009
The value added tax (VAT) on cars purchased for both passengers and goods transportation is deductible for vehicles specifically designed for both activities, Finance Ministry secretary of state Gratiela Iordache said Monday.

Romanian 1Q Overdue Loans At RON4.46B, Up 56% From End-08

20:27, 27 Apr. 2009
Romanian overdue loans rose to 4.46 billion lei (EUR1=RON4.2218) at the end of the first quarter, 55.9% higher than RON2.86 billion at the end of December 2008, according to data published Monday by the central bank.

Over 400 Romanians Live In Mexico, Tourist No Unknown – FM

18:25, 27 Apr. 2009
Romanian Foreign Ministry on Monday said that over 400 Romanians are currently residing in Mexico, but the figures might be higher when adding tourists.

Romania’s Proprietatea Fund To Be Listed By Yearend – Board Member

18:00, 27 Apr. 2009
Romanian investment fund Fondul Proprietatea will be listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange by the end of the year, head of privatization authority AVAS and member of the Fund’s Board, Mircea Ursache said Monday.

Romanian March Private Lending Dn 2.6% M-M To RON202.6B

17:04, 27 Apr. 2009
Romanian private lending fell in real terms by 2.6% on the month in March to 202.62 billion lei (EUR1=RON4.2218), but was up 15.4% compared with the same month of 2008, the central bank said in a statement Monday.

Bucharest Mayor Wants To Step Up Building Refurbishment After Quake

16:41, 27 Apr. 2009
Bucharest Mayor Sorin Oprescu on Monday urged the ministries of Housing and Culture and district mayoralties to “tighten co-operation” and step up refurbishment of buildings in danger of collapsing.

Romanian Govt To Approve Swine Flu Prevention Plan Tuesday

16:35, 27 Apr. 2009
The Romanian government will approve swine flu prevention measures in the Cabinet meeting Tuesday and all institutions in charge are already applying EU-recommended measures, interior minister Dan Nica said Monday after a meeting of the National Committee for Emergencies.

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.