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Romanian Tourism Min Says Hotel Owners Who Don’t Invest May Be Expropriated

18:45, 04 Dec. 2010
Romanian Tourism Minister Elena Udrea said Saturday owners of hotels in spa resorts who bought them “for nothing” and keep them in ruins risk fines or confiscation, adding a law in this respect already exists.

Romanian PM Says Transylvania Hwy Works To Continue, Govt Seeks Funding

17:26, 04 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Prime Minister Emil Boc said Saturday works on the Transylvania Highway will continue in 2011, adding the Government is seeking ways to continue funding the project.

All Flights From Bucharest To Spain Canceled Over Spanish Air Traffic Controllers Strike

17:17, 04 Dec. 2010
Five two-way flights from Romania’s capital Bucharest to Spain’s Madrid, Barcelona, Saragossa and Valencia have been canceled and two planes that were supposed to land in Bucharest from Madrid and Barcelona have been grounded Saturday because of a strike of Spanish air traffic controllers.

Romanian Govt To Seek Conf Vote To Pass Wage Bill On Dec 14

14:48, 04 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government will seek a confidence vote in Parliament on December 14 to pass into legislation an IMF-required unitary wage bill for the public sector and the 2011 state budget law will be sent to Parliament for approval next week, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Saturday.

Romanian PM Calls On Parliament To Set Date For No-Confidence Motion Vote

13:49, 04 Dec. 2010
Romanian Prime Minister asked the Parliament Saturday to set a date for the vote on a no-confidence motion and thus carry on with procedures for the adoption of the education law.

Union Leader Says Furlough Regulation, Work Booklets Are Romania’s Major Priorities

13:25, 04 Dec. 2010
The head of Romanian union federation Cartel Alfa, Bogdan Hossu, said Saturday Romania’s two major problems are the regulation of furlough and the situation of work booklets, which are on the verge of extinction.

Registrations Of New Renault, Dacia Cars In Germany Down 32.6% In November

18:45, 03 Dec. 2010
Registrations of new Renault and Dacia cars in Germany fell 32.6%, to 12,717 units, in November 2010, while the market on the whole declined 6.2%, to 262,202 units.

Romanian Dacia Car Registrations In Spain Almost Doubled In Nov, To 2,138 Units

18:44, 03 Dec. 2010
Registrations of Romanian Dacia cars in Spain increased by 48% in November, to 2,138 units, from 1,444 cars in November last year, while the overall Spanish car market dropped 25.5% to 64,810 units, according to carmaker association ANFAC.

Outdoor Advertising Banned In Romanian Parks, On Public Buildings, Trees – Bill

17:28, 03 Dec. 2010
Placing outdoor advertising supports could be banned in Romanian parks, on trees, in natural reserves, on the headquarters of public institutions, on roadways and in other spots deemed improper by the local administration.

Meteorologists Issue Code Yellow Snow Alert For E, SE Romania

14:40, 03 Dec. 2010
Meteorologists on Friday issued a code yellow snow storm advisory for 14 counties in eastern and southeastern Romania, valid Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

Romania To Eliminate Govt Inspectors From High Public Servants Category – Bill

10:30, 03 Dec. 2010
The position of government inspector will be eliminated from the category of high public servants and people filling such positions will be transferred to a reserve body from where they could occupy executive positions, according to propositions to change the statute of Romanian public servants.

Romania 3Q Net Investment Down 14.2% On Year To RON14B

10:27, 03 Dec. 2010
Romanian net investments fell 14.2% to 14.13 billion lei (EUR1=RON4.2923) in the third quarter compared with the year-earlier period, largely due to a slowdown in construction, the country’s statistics institute INS said Friday.

EP Petition On Romanian Defense Strategy Rejected Through EPP Vote

19:30, 02 Dec. 2010
The petition concerning Romania's National Defense Strategy was rejected Thursday in the European Parliament's Committee on Petitions, after the members of four parties left the meeting, social democrat MEP Victor Bostinaru told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Govt To Approve Draft 2011 State Budget Monday – Sources

18:35, 02 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government will approve the draft state budget for 2011 in a meeting Monday, people close to the matter said Thursday.

Romania To Levy Higher Taxes On Trucks Heavier Than 12 Tons

17:20, 02 Dec. 2010
Taxes on trucks heavier than 12 tons could almost double as of next year, according to a draft decision by Romania's Ministry of Transports.

Romanian Mandatory Car Insurance Cheaper Next Yr Compared To ‘10

16:31, 02 Dec. 2010
Romanian mandatory civil liability car insurance RCA will be cheaper in 2011 in most cases, compared to this year, according to the tariffs reported by seven insurers.

Romanian Postal Workers Protest Over Small Wages, Improper Work Conditions

14:54, 02 Dec. 2010
About 30 Romanian postal service union leaders on Thursday staged a one-hour spontaneous protest outside state-run postal company Posta Romana, over small salaries and improper work conditions.

Romanian Telecom Op Romtelecom, Company Manager Indicted On Manslaughter Charges

14:20, 02 Dec. 2010
Prosecutors in Constanta, southeast Romania, are pressing charges against telecom operator Romtelecom and the company’s manager for the southeast region, Ovidiu Pripis, for the death of a 12 year-old girl who was killed by a telephone pole that collapsed in June 2009.

Romania To Ban Non-Organic Fermented Drinks, Except Beer, Wine

13:56, 02 Dec. 2010
The use of sugars, starch or similar products in producing fermented alcoholic drinks, other than beer and wine, to increase potential alcohol levels, will be prohibited, says a draft decision by the Ministries of Agriculture and of Health.

IMF Asks Romanian Govt To Reduce Maternity Leave To One Yr – Sources

13:50, 02 Dec. 2010
The International Monetary Fund asked the Romanian Government to reduce maternity leave to one year and set child-rearing allowance at values ranging between 600 lei (EUR1=RON4.2923) and RON1,000, people close to the matter said Thursday, after a meeting of the country's ruling coalition.

Bucharest New Housing Sales Fall On Low Consumer Confidence

13:13, 02 Dec. 2010
Bucharest’s stockpile of newly-built housing stood at 10,000 units in the beginning of the year, with less than a quarter sold so far for prices below EUR90,000, the threshold applied for 5% VAT eligibility, according to a survey by real estate consultancy firm Real Time.

Romanian Mothers To Protest Next Week At Govt HQ Over Maternity Leave Reduction Plans

12:47, 02 Dec. 2010
Romanian mothers will stage protest at the Government headquarters Wednesday over the proposition made by Labor Minister Ioan Botis to reduce maternity leave from two years to one year, mother representatives said in a press release Thursday.

Romania’s Ruling Coalition Meets For Talks On Maternity Leave Propositions

11:40, 02 Dec. 2010
Leaders of Romania's ruling coalition Thursday convened at the Government for debates on additional maternity leave propositions, after Labor Minister Ioan Botis suggested that maternity leave should be reduced from two years to one year.

Romanian Fin Min says 2011 Budget To Provide More For Investments, Cut Social Spending

11:25, 02 Dec. 2010
Romania can’t draft a budget with just wage payment and social spending in mind and the budget philosophy for 2011 is to earmark as many funds as possible for investments and co-financing, Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu said Thursday.

Two Safes With 25 Kg Of Gold Stolen From Bucharest Shopping Center

10:25, 02 Dec. 2010
Two safes containing about 25 kilograms of gold were stolen Wednesday night from two stores in a shopping center in Romania’s capital Bucharest, three weeks after police warned store owners had inefficient protection systems.

Romanian Dacia New Registrations Up 11.8% On French Mkt In November

16:36, 01 Dec. 2010
Registrations of Romanian new Dacia cars in France increased 11.8% on the year in November, to 8,223 units, on a market that shrunk 10.8%.

More Than 2,000 People Attending Romanian National Holiday Parade In Bucharest

12:29, 01 Dec. 2010
More than 2,000 people are attending Romania's National Holiday Parade in Bucharest, held every year at the Arch of Triumph.

Romanian Authorities To Consider Reducing Social Contributions Mid-2011 – Minister

20:25, 30 Nov. 2010
Romanian authorities will consider reducing social security contributions in mid-2011, in order to cut workforce costs, which are higher compared to other countries, Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu told Pro TV in an interview Tuesday.

Romanian Labor Min Proposes Alternative Measures To Previous Maternity Leave Proposition

17:14, 30 Nov. 2010
Romanian Labor Minister Ioan Botis Tuesday presented ruling democrat liberal lawmakers with three alternative measures to a previous proposition he made regarding maternity leave, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Bucharest Apartment Prices Fall 15% In 2010 – Survey

15:22, 30 Nov. 2010
The sale prices of apartments in Romania’s capital city Bucharest dropped 15% in average in 2010, and will continue to fall next year, according to a survey conducted by real estate website imopedia.ro.

Romania’s EU Fund Absorption This Yr Unlikely To Exceed 2009 Level – Ctrl Bker

15:12, 30 Nov. 2010
Romania’s European fund absorption in 2010 will be lower than the level registered last year, only exceeding it in agriculture, central bank governor Mugur Isarescu said Tuesday.

Romanian Lower House Committee Sets Retirement Age To 63 For Women, 65 For Men

12:36, 30 Nov. 2010
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies' committee for labor on Tuesday adopted an amendment setting the retirement age to 63 for women and 65 for men, approving President Traian Basescu's request for the pension bill's re-examination.

Hungarian Minority Party Frowns On Reducing Maternity Leave To 1 Yr, Calls For Alternatives

12:06, 30 Nov. 2010
The Hungarian minority party UDMR, part of Romania’s ruling coalition, disagrees with reducing the maternity leave to one year, from the current two years, adding it will ask the coalition Thursday to find other solutions, said executive vice-president Laszlo Borbely.

President Traian Basescu Goes To Afghanistan To Meet With Romanian Troops

10:45, 30 Nov. 2010
Romanian President Traian Basescu, Defense Minister Gabriel Oprea and U.S. Ambassador to Romania Mark Gitenstein arrived in Afghanistan Tuesday to meet with the Romanian troops deployed in the area.

EXCLUSIVE: Amended Romanian Labor Code Disallows Contract Suspension As Punishment

20:07, 29 Nov. 2010
The draft act amending Romania's Labor Code repeals a provision whereby employee disciplinary infractions can be punished by suspending the individual work contract for up to 10 business days.

EXCLUSIVE: Amended Romanian Labor Code Keeps 48-Hour Workweek

19:21, 29 Nov. 2010
The maximum length of Romania's workweek will be kept at 48 hours, but the period of reference according to which working hours can be added will be extended by one month, to four months, says the draft act amending the Labor Code, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Definite-Period Individual Work Contract To Run For Three Yrs – Draft

18:37, 29 Nov. 2010
A draft act amending Romania’s Labor Code states that individual work contracts will run for three years instead of two and they can be extended after termination under certain conditions.

Romanian Govt To Seek Confidence Vote On Public Sector Wage Bills On December 14

17:47, 29 Nov. 2010
Romania's Government on December 14 will seek a vote of confidence in Parliament on the public sector unitary wage bill and on the bill regarding public sector salaries in 2011, Senate quaestor Ioan Chelaru announced Monday.

EXCLUSIVE: Amended Romanian Labor Code Requires Earlier Notice Of Resignation

17:45, 29 Nov. 2010
Employees have to give at least 20 business days prior notice when resigning, or 45 days if they hold a management position, says the draft act amending Romania's Labor Code, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Parliament Sends Education Bill Back To Govt

16:33, 29 Nov. 2010
The Romanian Parliament’s Standing Bureaus decided Monday to send the education bill back to the Government, as well at its request for a vote of confidence to pass the bill into legislation, said social democrat deputy Mircea Dusa.