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EXCLUSIVE: “There Is A ‘Rroma Problem’” – Italian Ambassador

10:08, 03 Nov. 2007

Italy’s ambassador to Bucharest, Daniele Mancini, told MEDIAFAX Friday evening that there is such a things as a “Rroma problem” and a solution needs to be found for their entire community.

Romanian Unions Trigger Labor Conflict

17:38, 02 Nov. 2007

Five Romanian labor unions triggered Friday the labor conflict as employers failed to set the minimum wage for 2008, after unionists previously rejected the RON480 offer.

Giovanna Reggiani, The Italian Woman Attacked In Rome, Died

11:27, 02 Nov. 2007

The 47-year-old Italian woman attacked and raped in Rome by a Romanian immigrant, died Thursday at 19.34 local time after a cardiac arrest, immediately after doctors acknowledged that “brain activity had ceased,” La Repubblica informed online.

Mayoralties, Tenants’ Associations Team Up To Upgrade Heating Sys- Romanian Minister

17:12, 01 Nov. 2007

Mayoralties will be able to get loans for upgrade works on the heating system of buildings if tenants’ associations cannot afford to pay the necessary sums, but the money will subsequently be recovered from owners, Romania’s minister of development and public works Laszlo Borbely said Thursday.

Romania’s Public Ministry Defends Judiciaries’ Prerogatives

17:07, 01 Nov. 2007

In the light of recent amendments to both the criminal procedure code and the criminal code, Romania’s Public Ministry informed Thursday the Ministry of Justice that these amendments simply restrain the prerogatives of the judiciaries affecting their activity.

Romanian Directors At London Film Festival

16:23, 01 Nov. 2007

The Romanian Film Festival to be held in London between November 16 and November 21 will host productions directed by Romanian directors Cristian Mungiu, Cristian Nemescu, Lucian Pintilie, Corneliu Porumboiu, Catalin Mitulescu, Cristi Puiu and Radu Muntean, London-based Romanian Cultural Institute, or ICR, said on Thursday.

Only 8% Of Romanian Homes Insured

16:19, 01 Nov. 2007

Only 8% of the some 8.4 million residences in Romania are insured, through a specific optional policy, said the president of the Romanian Insurance Surveillance Commission (CSA), Angela Toncescu, within a seminar.

Romanian Rapist Had Rap Sheet

15:28, 01 Nov. 2007

The Romanian man charged with the rape and murder, in Rome, of the wife of a military navy officer had been committed to a work and reeducation center, for a crime, then convicted, in 2006, to three years imprisonment for theft, but he was pardoned the same year.

Romania’s Public Television Grants No Air Time For Referendum Campaign

14:56, 01 Nov. 2007

Romania’s public television TVR announced Thursday it will grant no air time for the uninominal vote referendum campaign, as the regulations for this campaign have not been set.

Romanian Subway Prices Might Hike

14:28, 01 Nov. 2007

Romanian subway network operator Metrorex might hike the prices, starting with January 2008, while the prices for railway transport will remain unchanged, the Ministry of Transport announced Thursday.

FC Steaua New Coach Obtains First Victory Against Otelul

11:37, 01 Nov. 2007

Marius Lacatus won 3-1 his first game as FC Steaua Bucuresti coach in the Wednesday game played at home against FC Otelul Galati, in the XIII stage of the First League.

Italy Terrified By Crime Committed By A Romanian Citizen

10:20, 01 Nov. 2007

The Council of Ministers from Rome called for an emergency meeting to decide upon the measures to be taken after a Romanian citizen committed murder on Italian land, the Italian press reported.

Romanian Ctrl Bk Raises Key Rate By 50 Bps % To 7.5%

20:11, 31 Oct. 2007

The Romanian central bank Wednesday raised its key monetary policy rate by 50 basis points to 7.5% from 7%, the bank said in a statement.

Nine Injured In Bus-Train Collision North Romania

16:59, 31 Oct. 2007

At least nine people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a bus got hit by a train near Romania’s northern town of Bistrita.

Romanian PM Turns To International Law On Bystroye Canal Matter

16:48, 31 Oct. 2007

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu said he told Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko that the Bystroye canal matter needs to be solved through international law and community regulations, while a “what’s done is done” attitude is unacceptable.

Romania 74/131 In ‘07-‘08 World Economic Competitiveness Top

15:14, 31 Oct. 2007

Romania ranks 74th out of 131 countries in a global top of economic competitiveness for 2007-2008, but its score remains unchanged from 2006, with competitive drawbacks such as lack of transparency in government decisions and poor road infrastructure.

New International Highway To Bind Romania, Serbia, Hungary

14:57, 31 Oct. 2007

Romania, Serbia and Hungary are planning to build a new highway to connect northeast Serbia and southwest Romania with Hungary, Hungary’s news agency MTI reported Nepszabadsag newspaper as saying.

Romanian Senate Rejects President’s Request To Revise Fiscal Code Amendments

14:11, 31 Oct. 2007

Romania’s Senate on Wednesday rejected a request submitted by President Traian Basescu regarding the reexamination of several amendments to the Fiscal Code Law.

Russia’s National Rugby Team Robbed In Bucharest

11:51, 31 Oct. 2007

Unidentified people stole on Tuesday evening part of the equipment of Russia’s national rugby team from the Bucharest hotel where the team is accommodated, according to sources in the Romanian Rugby Federation.

Romania’s State Protocol Buildings Can Be Sold In Direct Negotiation – Senate

11:40, 31 Oct. 2007

The Romanian Senate decided Wednesday that buildings administered by the state protocol authority RA-APPS can be sold by direct negotiation with tenants, rejecting a point in President Traian Basescu’s reexamination request, which stated the buildings should only be sold in open auctions.

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