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European Commission Reacts To Suit Brought By Romanian Ruling Party Leader, Will File Observations

19:43, 07 Ian. 2019
The European Commission said in response to a MEDIAFAX inquiry that it took note of the lawsuit brought forth by the leader of the Romanian ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) Liviu Dragnea and that it will file observations with the case in an “adequate timeframe”.

President Appoints Interim Transports And Development Ministers

18:33, 07 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed on Monday the decrees appointing new interim transports and regional development ministers, in the context of a cabinet appointments dispute with PM Viorica Dancila over full-time ministers.

New Convictions In Berevoiesti Slavery Case: Seven Sentenced To Prison

16:57, 07 Ian. 2019
Seven culprits received prison sentences for their roles in the mass slavery case in Berevoiesti, Arges county, bringing the total number of sentences in the case to 18.

Pillar II Private Pension Funds Had Assets RON48.1B End-November

16:28, 07 Ian. 2019
Net assets of mandatory private pension funds in Romania (Pillar II) stood at RON48.1 billion at the end of November 29018, up 23% on the year, according to financial watchdog data.

Interim Chief Anticorruption Prosecutor Announces She Will Relinquish Office

14:49, 07 Ian. 2019
The interim chief prosecutor of Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), Anca Jurma, announced on Monday that she does not want to continue her term in office, according to Justice Minister Tudorel Toader.

Recording Apparently Showing DNA Prosecutors Plotting Indictment Of Judges Leads To Criminal Case

18:58, 04 Ian. 2019
Romania’s General Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday evening that it opened a criminal case regarding a recording which apparently shows Oradea anticorruption prosecutors plotting criminal cases against judges in the county, with the purpose to intimidate them.

Anti-Terrorism Agency To Investigate Case Of Illegal Access To Bucharest Traffic Light System

18:16, 04 Ian. 2019
Romania’s top anti-terrorism agency DIICOT has taken over the investigation in a case where unauthorized individuals gained access and tampered with the computer system managing traffic lights in Bucharest in the last days of 2018.

President: Justice Minister’s Proposals For Lead Prosecutor Offices Are Under Analysis

18:09, 04 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Friday that proposals made by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader, regarding the appointment of five leading prosecutors the head of state previously rejected, are currently being analyzed by the Presidential Administration’s judicial department.

Defense Minister: State Military Pensions Will Be Indexed With Average Yearly Inflation Rate

17:46, 04 Ian. 2019
Romania’s Defense Minister, Gabriel Les, announced on Friday that military pensions paid by the state will be indexed with the average yearly inflation rate, after a government decree in this regard was passed last year.

Ruling Party Secretary General: President Refused Cabinet Proposals Without Reason

16:58, 04 Ian. 2019
The secretary-general of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Codrin Stefanescu accused President Klaus Iohannis of rejecting proposals for new transports and development ministers without a valid reason and “because he felt liked doing it”.

President Announces He Will Not Dismiss General Prosecutor

16:08, 04 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Thursday that he will reject the proposal made by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader to dismiss the country’s general prosecutor.

One Dead In Bucharest Subway Accident

19:10, 03 Ian. 2019
A deadly incident took place at the Bucharest subway on Thursday, after an individual was hit by a subway train near the heavily circulated Piata Romana station.

President Signs Decrees Vacating Transports And Development Offices Following Deadlock

18:30, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed on Thursday the decrees which vacate the offices of transports and regional development minister, after the cabinet members holding the roles resigned during a month-long stand-off between the head of state and the prime minister on cabinet appointments.

President Sends Bill Amending Education Law Back To Parliament

17:57, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis decided to send a bill amending the country’s Education Law back to the Parliament for re-examination, after he considered that changes to the number of classes were done without proper assessments of their effects.

Prime Minister Appoints Mihaela Triculescu As Chief Of National Tax Agency ANAF

17:25, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila appointed on Thursday economist Mihaela Triculescu as the new chairman of national tax agency ANAF, after she also dismissed former chief Ionut Misa earlier in the day.

Finance Minister On Tax Agency Chief Dismissal: We Need Better Tax Collection

17:06, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici officially announced in a press statement on Thursday that he requested Prime Minister Viorica Dancila to dismiss the chief of the country’s tax agency ANAF, Ionut Misa, over concerns on the agency’s tax collection rates.

Prime Minister To Dismiss National Tax Agency Chairman – Sources

14:05, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila agreed on Thursday with a proposal made by the country’s finance minister to dismiss the chairman of national tax agency ANAF, Ionut Misa, and will sign a decree in this regard, Government sources told MEDIAFAX.

Emergency Services Record Over 5,000 Missions During New Year’s Period

13:03, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian emergency response services recorded 5,633 interventions nationwide between December 29, 2018 and January 2, 2019, according to the country’s General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU).

Banca Transilvania Seeks to Buy Back 10 Million Shares in Jan for Maximum RON40M

11:16, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian lender Banca Transilvania (TLV.RO) seeks to buy back 10 million of its own shares in the period January-2-25 for a maximum of RON40 million.

Distribuţia mai multor ziare din Statele Unite, afectată în urma unui atac cibernetic

12:47, 30 Dec. 2018
Printarea şi distribuţia mai multor cotidiene importante din Statele Unite, printre care Los Angeles Times, a fost afectată sâmbătă în urma unor atacuri cibernetice repetate, relatează BBC şi Reuters.

Government Passes Controversial Fiscal Measures Decree In Friday’s Meeting

20:18, 21 Dec. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said at the beginning of Friday’s cabinet meeting that the Government will pass a decree with new fiscal measures, including a tax on banking assets depending on the ROBOR rate, a cap for natural gas prices and lower management fees for private pensions funds.

President Summons New Defense Council Meeting For December 28

19:08, 21 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis summoned a Supreme Defense Council (CSAT) meeting for December 28, to analyze several requests made by Defense Minister Gabriel Les regarding appointments in key Romanian army roles, according to the Presidential Administration.

President: No Peace With The Government, Relations With Ruling Party At A Historical Low

17:45, 21 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Friday, at an informal meeting with the media, that he will collaborate with the country’s Government only on European affairs and that there will be “no type of peace” on conflicts regarding internal issues.

Former President Ion Iliescu And Three Others Indicted In Romanian Revolution Case

15:41, 21 Dec. 2018
The Military Section of Romania’s General Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday that it indicted former president Ion Iliescu and three other former officials in the case of their accession to power during and after the 1989 Romanian Revolution.

Economic And Social Council Gives Negative Review For New Fiscal Measures

18:13, 20 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Economic and Social Council (CES) gave a negative review on Thursday for the draft emergency decree regarding new fiscal measures announced by Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici, CES member Dumitru Coarna confirmed for MEDIAFAX.

President: Cabinet Meeting Subjects Are Entirely Up To Prime Minister

17:39, 20 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said, at the beginning of Thursday’s cabinet meeting, that his presence is guaranteed by his constitutional attributions, and that Prime Minister Viorica Dancila has the final say on the subjects in the meeting’s agenda.

Supreme Court Decides To Suspend Sentences Of Multiple High-Profile Corruption Culprits

16:54, 20 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Supreme Court decided on Wednesday night and Thursday morning to suspend the sentences of multiple former officials convicted in high-profile corruption cases, after their lawyers contested the five-judge panels which handled the appeals in their cases.

Romanian President Takes Part In Cabinet Meeting

15:47, 20 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis arrived at the Government headquarters on Thursday afternoon, where he will take part in the cabinet meeting, as he previously announced.

No-Confidence Motion Against Government Fails To Obtain Necessary Votes

15:27, 20 Dec. 2018
The no-confidence motion filed by opposition parties against the Romanian Government failed to gain the necessary majority in the Parliament’s combined plenary, after it received only 161 votes from senators and MPs, with 233 needed to dismiss the cabinet.

Foreign Investors Council: Hazardous Changes To Affect Economy Deeply

13:23, 20 Dec. 2018
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC), which consists of 123 member companies whose total investments in Romania amount to nearly EUR35 billion, warned Thursday the government's tax plans will affect the country's economy deeply, testing the patience of businesses and citizens.

Hungarian Minority Party Will Not Vote The Opposition’s No-Confidence Motion Against The Government

20:24, 19 Dec. 2018
The leader of Romania’s main Hungarian minority party UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, announced on Wednesday that his group decided not to vote the no-confidence motion filed against the current Government, arguing that opposition parties did not present an alternative to the current ruling coalition.

Al-Qaeda Branch In Mali Suspends Negotiations Involving Romanian Hostage

19:22, 19 Dec. 2018
The Malian affiliate of terrorist organization Al-Qaeda announced on Wednesday that it will suspend negotiations for releasing five hostages, including a Romanian citizen abducted in Burkina Faso in 2015.

Defense Council Decides On Army Endowment Plans, Deploys More Soldiers In Foreign Missions In 2019

19:17, 19 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Supreme Defense Council (CSAT) decided in a meeting on Wednesday to supplement the number of Romanian soldiers taking part in foreign missions with 127, while also approving the Romanian Army’s endowment plan for 2019-2028.

President: I Will Take Part In All Cabinet Meetings

18:38, 19 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis confirmed on Wednesday that he will take in part in all cabinet meetings, at least in the upcoming period, in the context of discussions on an amnesty and pardoning decree and new tax measures.

President: Government’s Planned Fiscal Measures Will Throw The Economy Into Chaos

16:50, 19 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday that the new fiscal measures announced by the Government will have serious negative effects on the economy and was not discussed with anyone from the economic or institutional field.

Bucharest Stock Exchange Loses Whole Year’s Gains in Wednesday Session

13:23, 19 Dec. 2018
The main index of the Bucharest Stock Exchange lost 8.6% by midday Wednesday, in just two hours of trading, losing the entire year's growth on concerns over government plans to impose new taxes.

President: Democracy Is Endangered In Romania

18:41, 18 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis launched a new series of criticisms against the ruling PSD-ALDE coalition and its intent to pass a decree regarding amnesty and pardoning, while warning that democracy in the country is “endangered” by the initiative.

Ruling Party Is “Researching” Treason Complaint Against President

18:11, 18 Dec. 2018
Lower Chamber Deputy Chairman Florin Iordache stated on Tuesday that a criminal complaint for high treason against President Klaus Iohannis is currently being looked into by the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD).

Health Minister: Regional Hospitals To Be Built After 2021

17:16, 18 Dec. 2018
A number of three planned regional hospitals will enter construction only after 2021, so that they could benefit from the EU’s 2021-2027 co-financing mechanisms, Romanian Health Minister Sorana Pintea announced on Tuesday.

Former Prime Minister: We Will Try To Amnesty And Pardoning Decree In Court

15:59, 18 Dec. 2018
Former Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos announced on Tuesday that his political platform, Romania 100 PLUS, will file a request at the Bucharest Appeal Court to suspend all Government administrative acts, which could lead to the impossibility of passing a decree regarding amnesty and pardoning.