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Some 2,000 Romanians Voted In Italy, 1,500 In Spain, 1,300 In Moldova By GMT 1100

15:16, 30 Nov. 2008
About 2,000 Romanians in Italy, a little over 1,500 in Spain and about 1,300 in the Republic of Moldova voted by GMT 1100. Voter turnout is low compared to the large Romanian communities in the three countries.

Social Democrats Claim Hungarian Party Pays Voters In Mures, C Romania

14:39, 30 Nov. 2008
The social democrat and conservative alliance notified the local election office in Mures county, central Romania, claiming representatives of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) give money to voters in the constituency where party president Marko Bela is running.

Romanian Former President Iliescu Said Political Votes Still Prevail

14:00, 30 Nov. 2008
Romania’s former president Ion Iliescu said Sunday after he voted that he thinks political votes will still prevail even if this parliamentary election is unfolded under the uninominal system.

About 2,600 Romanians Abroad Voted By GMT 0800

13:16, 30 Nov. 2008
About 2,600 Romanian voted in polling stations set up abroad by GMT 0800.

Romanian Car Part Maker Subansamble Auto Pitesti Fires 800 Of 3,600 Employees On Dec 1

13:04, 30 Nov. 2008
Romania’s Pitesti-based car part maker Subansamble Auto will lay off 800 of its 3,600 employees as of Dec 1, following declining orders from local carmaker Automobile Dacia, a unit of France’s Renault, and from other foreign business partners.

Indian Govt Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigations For Steel Items, Probe Includes Romania

13:02, 30 Nov. 2008
The Indian government has initiated a probe into the alleged dumping of steel items in India by several countries, including Romania, after finding “sufficient evidence” of injury to the domestic industry amidst the global meltdown, according to Indian business daily Mint.

Foreign Distributors Seek To Buy Cheap Drugs From Romania, Sell Them Elsewhere – Roche

12:15, 30 Nov. 2008
Drug distributors in other countries want to buy drugs from Romania, where prices haven’t been adjusted to the currency exchange rate, to sell them on other markets, said Sunday Dan Zamonea, general manager for drug distributor Roche Romania.

Romania’s First Polling Station Abroad Closed At GMT 0800

12:06, 30 Nov. 2008
The polling station in Wellington, New Zeeland, closed Sunday at GMT 0800, where 21 Romanians voted.

Voter Turnout Countrywide At 4.87% By GMT 0800

11:49, 30 Nov. 2008
Romania’s voter turnout by GMT 0800 was of 4.87%, Central Election Office spokesman Marian Muhulet said Sunday.

Romanian Social Democrat PM Contender Geoana Voted For “Major Change”

11:32, 30 Nov. 2008
The president of Romania’s leftist Social Democratic Party, Mircea Geoana, one of the main challengers for the prime minister position after elections, voted Sunday in Dabuleni, in the southern Romanian county of Dolj, for “major change” in the country.

Over 4 Tons Of Contraband Perfume Seized At Western Romanian Border

11:25, 30 Nov. 2008
Over four tons of contraband perfumes were seized Sunday morning by border police at Turnu, Arad county, western Romania.

Romanian Liberal PM Voted For “Romania To Become 7th Power In Europe”

11:11, 30 Nov. 2008
Parliamentary elections are crucial for Romania and people must vote and choose a road that will allow the country to become the seventh largest economic power in Europe, liberal Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu said Sunday.

Hungarian Leader Marko Bela Voted “For Better Understanding Between Romanians, Hungarians”

11:03, 30 Nov. 2008
The head of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), Marko Bela, said Sunday after he cast his vote that he voted for “a better understanding between Romanians and Hungarians".

Romanian Social Democrat Victor Ponta Voted In Targu-Jiu, S Romania

10:55, 30 Nov. 2008
Romanian social democrats Victor Ponta and his wife Daciana Sarbu were accompanied at the polls Sunday by party leader in Gorj county (southern Romania), Florin Carciumaru.

Romanian Democrat Liberal Official Blaga Voted For Romania To End Up “In Good Hands”

10:48, 30 Nov. 2008
Secretary general of the Democratic Liberal Party, Vasile Blaga, a former interior minister running for a senator seat in Bucharest, voted Sunday morning hoping Romania ends up in “good hands”.

Economic Crisis, Main Stake Of Romania’s Election – Press

09:56, 30 Nov. 2008
International news agencies writing about parliamentary elections in Romania Sunday highlight voters’ concerns regarding the international economic crisis and expect low turnout at the polls because of people’s lack of trust in the country’s political class.

Romanian President Basescu Voted For Both Continuity, Change

09:15, 30 Nov. 2008
Romanian President Traian Basescu voted Sunday morning in Bucharest together with his wife and youngest daughter.

Romanian Democrat Liberal PM Challenger Stolojan Voted For His Party And Candidates

08:56, 30 Nov. 2008
Romania’s democrat liberal contender for the prime minister position Theodor Stolojan said Sunday he cast his vote for the candidates of the Democratic Liberal Party, and expressed regret that many people chose to leave Bucharest over the weekend.

Nearly 18 Million Romanians Expected To Elect New Lawmakers

08:32, 30 Nov. 2008
About 18 million Romanian voters are expected at the polls Sunday to elect 315 deputies and 137 senators, for the first time through direct vote instead of voting for an entire list of candidates selected by a political party.

Romanian Pres Attends National Day Celebration In C Romania

15:55, 29 Nov. 2008
Romanian President Traian Basescu was under siege Saturday at the events dedicated to the National Day, as tens of people wished to talk to him or shake his hand.

Swiss Rightists Oppose Romania’s Inclusion In Free Movement Agreement

14:43, 29 Nov. 2008
The leaders of the Swiss People’s Party, also known as the Democratic Union of the Center, decided Friday to reject the inclusion of Romanians and Bulgarians in the free movement agreement, claiming this would bring higher crime rates and unemployment while only benefitting “the poorest countries.”

Two Traffic Cops Caught Soliciting Bribe In E Romania

14:02, 29 Nov. 2008
Two Romanian traffic police officers, Marius Milea and Nicolae Rotaru, were detained Friday evening by anticorruption officers, as they solicited bribe from an undercover police officer.

Romanian Unemployment To Grow – Ctrl Bk Head

20:56, 28 Nov. 2008
Romanian unemployment will increase in the following period and Romania needs more flexible labor regulations, structural reforms and “the courage to create new jobs,” central bank’s governor Mugur Isarescu said Friday.

Unrest To Hit Romania’s Economy In ’09 – Ctrl Bker

20:54, 28 Nov. 2008
The unrest due to the uncertainties caused by the international financial markets is one of the main problems Romania's economy will face in 2009, the central bank’s governor Mugur Isarescu said Friday.

Romania May Need To Raise Taxes, To Boost Econ – Ctrl Bker

19:58, 28 Nov. 2008
Romania's future Government will have to increase taxes to finance the measures to stimulate the economy, considering the expenses already undertaken for 2009, a central bank’s governor advisor said Friday.

Ctrl Bk Head Sees Romania’s Econ Growth At 3%-6% In ‘09

19:41, 28 Nov. 2008
Romania's economic growth in 2009 is seen between 3% and 6%, and the economic situation will depend on the diagnosis accuracy and the policies mix, central bank’s governor Mugur Isarescu said Friday.

Romanian Bks Expect More Restrictive Lending Terms For Cos In 4Q

19:29, 28 Nov. 2008
Romanian companies should expect more restrictive lending terms and standards in the last quarter of the year, especially for long-term loans, continuing the trend from the third quarter of the year.

Romanian Leu Up Vs Euro, Unlike Emerging Mkts Trend

18:20, 28 Nov. 2008
The Romanian currency followed Friday an ascending trend against the euro, contrary to the regional trend on an alleged intervention of the central bank, which might have stepped into the forex market to sell euro, dealers said.

Three Romanian Parliament Candidates Get Communist Police Tag

17:00, 28 Nov. 2008
The Romanian National College for the Study of Securitate Archives CNSAS discovered, in the extraordinary meeting held Friday, two Securitate collaborators and one Securitate officer who are currently running for seats in Parliament.

Romanian President Estimates Elections Will Be Validated Around Dec 6

16:51, 28 Nov. 2008
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Friday he estimates the result of parliamentary elections due Nov 30 will be validated by the Central Electoral Office around Dec 6, and consultations with parties will begin immediately to determine parliament majority and form a new government.

Romanian Election Campaign Ends Saturday Morning At GMT 0500

16:44, 28 Nov. 2008
The election campaign in view of parliamentary elections on Sunday, Nov 30, in Romania ends Saturday morning at GMT 0500, and Romanians are expected to elect a new Parliament Sunday.

Romanian Integrity Center Plans To Introduce Integrity Tests In Healthcare Sys

16:11, 28 Nov. 2008
The manager of the Romanian National Integrity Center, Alexandru Cumpanasu, said Friday during a debate on measures to fight corruption, that he will propose to the future health minister the introduction of integrity tests in the healthcare system.

Romanian Defense Min To Organize National Day Ceremony

16:09, 28 Nov. 2008
The Romanian Ministry of Defense will organize ceremonies celebrating the National Day of Romania in Bucharest as well as Alba Iulia. The ceremonies will involve 2,000 soldiers from the ministries of defense and interior, the Romanian Intelligence Service and the Protection and Guard Service.

Romania’s Capital City Bucharest Makes Way Into Second Life On Nov 29

15:43, 28 Nov. 2008
Virtual Bucharest, the 3D replication of the real center of Romania’s capital city Bucharest, will open for public Saturday on the 3D virtual platform Second Life following an annual investment of EUR30,000, a press release read.

Two Police Officers Arrested After Corruption Sting Operation, Car Chase

14:04, 28 Nov. 2008
Two police officers from Bucharest Police Precinct 13 were detained Thursday night, when, driving a police cruiser, they were caught after a car chase in which they tried to ram the vehicles of anticorruption officers blocking their path.

EC Analyzes Romania’s Car Tax Plans, Promises Answer As Soon As Possible

14:03, 28 Nov. 2008
The European Commission confirmed it received the Romanian government’s letter regarding plans to lift its car tax and will provide an answer as soon as possible, Maria Assimakopoulou, spokesperson for European Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union Laszlo Kovacs, told MEDIAFAX Friday.

Romanian ArcelorMittal Galati Mulls Voluntary Layoffs

13:51, 28 Nov. 2008
Romanian steel plant ArcelorMittal Galati is planning a new series of voluntary layoffs in the upcoming period, a senior manager within the company said Friday.

Romanian Mountain Rescuers Still Search For Two Tourists Missing Since Saturday

13:47, 28 Nov. 2008
Romanian mountain rescuers continue searches Friday, for the seventh day running, for two tourists reported missing Saturday on Bucegi mountain, central Romania, and said they received threats and were offended by friends of the tourists’ families.

Banks Refuse To Give Credits On Lack Of Long-Term Funds – Romanian Ctrl Bker

13:32, 28 Nov. 2008
Romanian banks have lots of requests, but they don’t want to grant loans, due to lack of long-term financing, although they argue the new household lending rules limit their activity, the central bank's Supervision Department director Nicolae Cinteza said Friday.

Ctrl Bk May Authorize New Bk With Romanian Cap

13:05, 28 Nov. 2008
The National Bank of Romania, or BNR, is currently analyzing the authorization of a new bank, with Romanian private capital, the central bank’s Supervision Department director Nicolae Cinteza said Friday.