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Romanian Official: Decentralization In Education May Start In Three Months

12:21, 12 Mai 2009
The contests needed to appoint school principals, substitute teachers and to grant tenure should be organized at local level, according to the decentralization process, which could start as soon as in three months, Liviu Dragnea, head of the Union of Country Councils in Romania, said Tuesday.

Romania’s April CPI +0.27% M-M, Annual Inflation Narrows To 6.45%

10:42, 12 Mai 2009
Romanian consumer price index rose 0.27% in April compared with the previous month, and the annual inflation fell to 6.45 % from 6.71% end-March, the National Statistics Institute reported Tuesday.

Romanian Lender BCR To Reschedule 20,000 Retail Loans

18:22, 11 Mai 2009
Romanian lender Banca Comerciala Romana, or BCR, plans to reschedule 5,000 mortgage or consumer mortgaged loans and 15,000 consumer loans, out of around one million loans granted by the bank on the retail segment, BCR’s Executive Vice President Martin Skopek said Monday.

Romanian Parliament Sets Up Sub-Committee For Space

18:17, 11 Mai 2009
Romania’s parliament has a new Sub-Committee for Space, whose role is to transpose the European norms in the sector into national legislation, liberal Deputy Relu Fenechiu said Monday.

Romanian Court Rules To Release Football Corruption Suspects

16:32, 11 Mai 2009
The Romanian Arges Court decided to release football corruption case suspects Cornel Penescu, Cristian Libertatu, Liviu Facaleata, Gheorghe Constantin and Marcel Lica, but the ruling may be appealed.

German Parliament Decision On Funds For Romania Unrelated To MCV In Justice – TI

16:31, 11 Mai 2009
Transparency International Romania (TI-Ro) said the German Parliament’s decision to cut European funds for Romania was not taken as part of the Mechanism for Cooperation and Verification (MCV) in Justice, but depending on its results.

A Third Of Romanian Companies To Make Layoffs In ’09 – Survey

14:47, 11 Mai 2009
More than 30% of private companies in Romania will make lay off staff in 2009 to cut costs, while 41% of the companies planned a lower salary budget this year because of the economic turmoil, according to a survey of research company Hewitt Associates.

Minimum Salary Boost Threatens Romania’s Econ Stability – Employers

14:35, 11 Mai 2009
The rapid growth of the Romanian minimum salary from the current 600 lei (EUR1=RON4.1560) to RON1,600 or RON1,700 over the next 2 or 3 years and the approval of unrealistic salary grids over the next 3 to 5 years threaten economic stability, an employers confederation said.

EC Spokesman Deems Speculations On Romanian Justice Report Aftermath Premature

14:29, 11 Mai 2009
It is premature to speculate on what will happen after the European Commission issues its report on the Romanian justice system, EC spokesman Mark Gray told MEDIAFAX Monday, in reply to statements made by the Romanian Senate chairman, who said Romania risks losing EU funds.

EU Funds To Romania May Be Cut After EC Summer Report – Social Democrat Leader

14:18, 11 Mai 2009
Romanian Social Democratic Party president Mircea Geoana said on Monday that there is information which says European funds for Romania may be cut after the Commission’s Report on Justice this summer and urged President Traian Basescu and relevant institutions to take measures to avoid this risk.

Mins At Odds With Govt Acts Should Resign – Democrat Liberal VP

13:32, 11 Mai 2009
Romanian Democratic Liberal Party vice-president Theodor Stolojan said Monday after the party’s National Standing Office meeting that the members of the government coalition need to show solidarity in the decisions made, and those who feel otherwise can resign.

April Data, A First Sign On Economy Relaunch – Romanian Min

13:26, 11 Mai 2009
Romanian deputy prime minister Dan Nica stated Monday, after the ruling coalition’s meeting, that April’s economic data presented by the Finance Minister Gheorghe Pogea show a first sign of economic relaunch.

Romanian Businessmen Assoc Asks Govt For 3-Yr Fiscal Strategy

13:09, 11 Mai 2009
Romanian Businessmen Association AOAR asked the government and the Finance Ministry to draft a fiscal strategy for at least 3 years, saying that the government’s contradictory statements on various fiscal measures in 2009 and 2010 are confusing for the business environment.

Former Romanian Integrity Agency Inspector Charged With Fraud

12:47, 11 Mai 2009
Former Romanian National Integrity Agency inspector Fanel Burciu is being investigated by prosecutors in connection with fraud charges, after the Agency noticed he was cashing salaries of around 100,000 lei (EUR1=RON4.1380), despite his being unfit for work, according to his medical papers.

Romania Could Only Be Sanctioned With Lack Of Recognition Of Court Decisions In EU – Min

12:38, 11 Mai 2009
Romanian justice minister Catalin Predoiu said Monday, regarding a decision of a German Parliament commission, that the only formal sanction that could be imposed on Romania would be to not recognize decisions of Romanian courts in EU states.

Romania’s 1Q Trade Def Dn 60% On Yr To EUR2B

11:05, 11 Mai 2009
Romania’s trade deficit was at EUR1.99 billion in the first quarter, significantly lower than EUR5.09 billion in the same period a year earlier, the National Statistics Institute reported Monday.

Romanian Court Auxiliary Staff Begin Warning Strike

10:40, 11 Mai 2009
Clerks, archivists and other members of auxiliary staff in Romanian courts began a warning strike Monday at 10 a.m., stopping all activity for two hours, unhappy because the collective work contract negotiated in December with the Justice Ministry has not been applied.

Trial Of Romanian Ex-Ministers Seres, Nagy At Supreme Court Delayed Until June 29

10:07, 11 Mai 2009
The trial in which Romania’s former economy minister Codrut Seres and former communications minister Zsolt Nagy are accused of organized crime along four others in a file regarding shady privatizations was put off Monday until June 29, as some of the accused do not have lawyers to represent them.

Romanian Govt To Analyze Decentralization In Education, Agriculture, Culture

16:32, 10 Mai 2009
The Romanian Government will analyze, within ten days, the draft laws regarding decentralization in Education, Agriculture, Culture and Labor, after laws were approved on Sunday transferring the duties in Health, Police and Sports to local authorities, Prime Minister Emil Boc said.

Romania May Be Denied Over EUR10 Million In EU Funds

16:12, 10 Mai 2009
Romania may be denied European pre-accession funds worth RON41.9 million (over EUR10 million), granted through PHARE, ISPA and SAPARD, because of delayed auctions, lack of funds for project co-financing and the poor quality of the projects in progress.

Romanian Local Police To Have Duties Regarding Traffic On Public Roads

15:23, 10 Mai 2009
The Romanian local Police department will encompass the offices of the mayor’s special apparatus, with duties in building inspection, protection of public property, crime fighting, trade and individual registry, but will also have jurisdiction as regards traffic on public roads.

Romanian ArcelorMittal Galati Employees Go On Technical Unemployment Monday

15:06, 10 Mai 2009
All 11,700 employees of Romanian steel mill ArcelorMittal Galati will take turns to go on technical unemployment, starting Monday and lasting until the end of July, and will be paid 85% of their salary, according to mill director Augustine Kochuparampil.

Romanian Hospitals To Be Managed By Local Authorities As Of 2010

14:50, 10 Mai 2009
Romanian hospitals and public health offices will be converted to Medical Assistance Offices and transferred to the management of local authorities as of January 1, 2010, through a law package which will enter force on September 1, Health Minister Ion Bazac said.

Romanian PM To Evaluate Effect Of Minimum Tax On Companies

14:01, 10 Mai 2009
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Saturday he will evaluate, together with the Finance Ministry, the impact of the minimum tax on companies, as he believes the new tax, which was implemented to fight against fiscal evasion, has not been explained and understood well enough.

No Cases Of New Flu Virus Infection In Romania – Health Minister

11:00, 10 Mai 2009
Romanian Health Minister Ion Bazac said Saturday in a conference in the city of Pitesti that, at the moment, there are no cases of infection with the new flu virus in Romania, but that alertness must be maintained, because the danger of flu has not passed and the virus spreads very quickly.

Romanian Prime Minister Unfazed By German Parliament Resolution

19:02, 09 Mai 2009
The Romanian Government knows what needs to be done to reform the justice system, Prime Minister Emil Boc said, referring to a resolution adopted by the German Parliament, which recommends the EU cut aid to Romania, on account of a lacking justice system.

Greater Romania Party Leader Announces Presidential Candidacy

16:47, 09 Mai 2009
Greater Romania Party (PRM) president Corneliu Vadim Tudor announced Saturday that he will run for President of Romania and, if he wins, he will select suggest Gigi Becali for Prime Minister.

Romanian President Attends Democratic Liberal EP Candidates Inauguration

15:15, 09 Mai 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu will take part Saturday in the official announcement of the candidates of the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL) for office in the European Parliament.

Romania Is One Of The US’ Most Dependable Allies – US Secretary Of State

14:17, 09 Mai 2009
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said Friday in Washington, after meeting with Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu, that Romania is one of the USA’s most dependable allies and most respected partners, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

Crin Antonescu Announced Official Liberal Candidate For Romanian Presidency

13:56, 09 Mai 2009
The Standing Delegation of the Romanian Liberal Party (PNL), assembled Saturday, appointed Party leader Crin Antonescu the Liberal candidate in the presidential elections this fall, with 175-3 votes.

Romania-USA Extradition Treaty Enters Force

13:31, 09 Mai 2009
The extradition treaty between Romania and the United States, comprising terms meant to streamline bilateral cooperation by simplifying the extradition procedure, has entered force following the Romanian Foreign Minister’s visit to Washington DC and the exchange of ratification instruments.

International Report Notes Problems With Rule Of Law In Romania

20:15, 08 Mai 2009
The resolution adopted Thursday by the German Parliament (Bundestag), demanding that EU cut aid to Romania, is based on a document by the Human Rights Commission, which noted “concern for the problems remaining in the way of the rule of law.”

Romanian Referees Corpodean And Savaniu Released Under Judicial Control

20:14, 08 Mai 2009
Romanian referees Sorin Corpodean and Marcel Savaniu, arrested in the refereeing corruption case, have been released Friday afternoon and put under judicial control, on a decision of the Pitesti Court of Appeals.

Romanian National Exam Subject Developers Resigned – Education Min

19:53, 08 Mai 2009
The two people in charge with developing the national exam subjects for Romanian language and literature, adviser Stan Mihail and director Dumitru Savulescu, resigned Friday after making a mistake in the subjects, according to the Ministry of Education.

Romania’s Min Tax May Be Written Off In Fall – SMEs Min

16:33, 08 Mai 2009
Romania’s minimum tax is a temporary measure and may be written off in the autumn, the minister for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Commerce and the Business Environment, Constantin Nita, said Friday.

Romania Won’t Increase Scrap Bonus For Old Cars – Environment Min

16:22, 08 Mai 2009
Romania will not increase the scrap bonus granted to owners of cars older than ten years within the country’s car park renewal program, regardless of car sales, environment minister Nicolae Nemirschi said Friday in a press conference.

Romania Interior Min Clears Out Radars Issue, Vows To Keep Things Under Control

15:58, 08 Mai 2009
Romania’s interior minister Dan Nica said Friday in eastern city of Galati that fixed radars would no longer be installed by private companies as long as he is at the helm of the Interior Ministry.

Great Britain Sets Harsher Traffic Rules For Foreign Drivers

14:48, 08 Mai 2009
Foreign drivers who violate traffic rules in Great Britain risk having their cars seized if they fail to pay the fines applied by British police officers, according to new traffic regulations targeting foreign citizens, which have recently come into force.

Romanian Social Democrats Expect 2.5 Million Votes In EP Elections – Party Secretary

14:43, 08 Mai 2009
Romanian Social Democratic Party (PSD) secretary general Valeriu Zgonea said PSD plans to obtain 2.5 million votes in the elections for the European Parliament, considering the current campaign a “training ground” for the presidential election campaign this fall.

EC Loan To Romania To Be Granted In Max 5 Tranches In 3 Yrs

13:16, 08 Mai 2009
The European Commission’s EUR5 billion loan approved for Romania will be assigned in maximum 5 tranches during three years and will be reimbursed in 7 years at most, the European officials periodically verifying if the Romanian authorities respect the assumed engagements.