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Romanian Govt, Austrian Steelmaker Voestalpine To Sign MoU Today – Govt

13:08, 01 Oct. 2008
The Romanian Government and the Austrian steelmaker Voestalpine will sign today at 4 p.m. the memorandum of understanding on the building of a steel mill in the Black Sea area, the Government said in a press release.

Romanian Court Rules To Keep Govt Decision Setting Election Constituencies

12:45, 25 Sept. 2008
The government decision setting uninominal constituencies for Romania’s upcoming general election stays in effect, according to a ruling of the Bucharest Court of Appeals Thursday.

Romanian President Vows To Work With Any Govt Up To Country’s Challenges

11:22, 24 Sept. 2008
Romanian President Traian Basescu told lawmakers Wednesday he will work with any government that is ready to take on the country’s challenges and does not serve oligarchic interests.

In A Neutral State The Parliament Does Not Choose Sides – Romanian Pres

20:02, 23 Sept. 2008
Romanian president Traian Basescu said Tuesday, in an event organized by the American Chamber of Commerce and attended by Prime Minister Tariceanu as well, that in a neutral state the Parliament does not issue laws to favor entities and the Government does not negotiate with groups of interests.

Romanian President Criticizes Management In Healthcare, Education

14:21, 20 Sept. 2008
Romanian president Traian Basescu criticized Saturday defective management in healthcare and education, saying the deplorable state of Romanian hospitals is hard to explain considering funds injected into healthcare have doubled since 2004.

Romanian Govt Restructures IT&C Regulator Rather Than Have Exec Reinstated

10:24, 19 Sept. 2008
The Romanian Government on Thursday decided to reorganize the country’s IT&C regulator ANRCTI and changed its name into National Communications Agency, officials of the Ministry of Communications said.

Romanian Govt Oks Pension Hike As Of Oct 1 – Sources

18:46, 18 Sept. 2008
The Romanian Government decided Thursday to increase the value of the pension point by 20%, to 697.5 lei (EUR1=RON3.6897) from RON581.3 as of October 1, one month earlier than the initial date, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Govt Appeals Court’s Overturn In ANRCTI Case

15:18, 18 Sept. 2008
The Romanian government will appeal against a court’s ruling overturning its decision to dismiss Dan Georgescu from position of president of IT&C regulator ANRCTI, the Prime Minister’s adviser on legal matters, Tudor Chiuariu, said Thursday.

Romanian PM Presents ’05 – ’08 Governing Report

15:18, 17 Sept. 2008
The Government, throughout its mandate, said the best form of social security is a job, and offered certainties, not shallow promises, said Romanian Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu upon presenting the Government report.

Romanian PM Appoints Ex Democrat Head As High Govt Rep

19:14, 16 Sept. 2008
Former democrat leader Petre Roman was appointed, through a decision of Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu, as High Representatie of the Government for Romanians abroad, within the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, with the position of state adviser.

EC Recommends Romania Tightens Fiscal Policy, Reduces Bureaucracy

19:47, 15 Sept. 2008
The European Commission recommended Romania should tighten its fiscal policy and reduce bureaucracy, European Commissioner for Multilingualism Leonard Orban said Monday.

Romanian PM Sees Inflation On Descending Path In Next Mos

17:57, 11 Sept. 2008
Romanian inflation is seen continuing its descending path over the next months, Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu said, adding the recent salary increases will not be affected by price increases.

Romanian Govt Sees 8.5-9.1% Econ Growth In ’08 Vs 6% In ‘07

18:58, 10 Sept. 2008
The Romanian Government said Wednesday this year’s economy is expected to grow by 8.5-9 percentage points, compared with a gross domestic product growth of 6% the year before.

Romanian Govt Ups Min Wage To RON540 From RON500 Oct 1

15:38, 10 Sept. 2008
The Romanian government decided on Wednesday to increase the minimum monthly gross wages to 540 lei (EUR1=RON3.5974), based on the agreement the representatives of trade unions and employers signed with the government at the end of July.

Romania Has 540 Additional Taxes – SMEs

15:03, 29 Aug. 2008
The number of additional taxes collected in Romania reaches 540, some five times more than the number indicated by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, but one third of these taxes can be eliminated because they are not justified, said the representatives of the Council for private SMEs.

Romania To Hold Legislative Polls Nov 30

16:42, 27 Aug. 2008
The Romanian government decided in the cabinet meeting Wednesday to set the date for legislative elections for November 30, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Authorities To Preserve Bucharest-Danube Canal Works

16:06, 22 Aug. 2008
Romanian authorities and engineering experts agreed Friday on the need to preserve works executed before 1989 on the Bucharest-Danube canal, which the Transport Ministry plans to complete.

Romania Hikes Subsidy For Diesel Fuel Used In Farming To RON109.2M

13:47, 15 Aug. 2008
Romania hiked Wednesday the state aid granted to farmers who benefit from subsidies for diesel fuel used this year in agriculture by 49.2 million lei (EUR1=RON3.5370) to RON109.2 million.

Romanian Govt Needs To Manage Reconstruction After Flooding – President

15:55, 04 Aug. 2008
The Romanian Government must manage the efforts aimed at reconstructing the areas affected by the recent floods, president Traian Basescu said Monday during his visit in the county of Neamt, northeastern Romania.

Romanian Govt, Unions, Ownerships Sign Min Wage Hike Agreement

18:45, 25 Iul. 2008
The representatives of the trade unions and ownerships signed on Friday with the government the agreement that envisages a minimum wage hike to 540 lei ($239.5), from RON500 at present.

Romania’s Rompetrol Sues Govt For Lower CO2 Emission Quota

19:21, 24 Iul. 2008
Romania’s second-largest oil company, Rompetrol Group NV sued the Government for assigning an insufficient quota of carbon dioxide, or CO2, emissions, to its Petromidia refinery, compared with the plant’s refining capacity, Rompetrol said Thursday.

Romanian PM Proposes 8% Minimum Wage Hike To RON540

15:06, 16 Iul. 2008
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu proposed Wednesday to the trade unions a minimum wage hike to 540 lei (EUR1=RON3.5952) from RON500 at present, which is to grow to RON600 on January 1, 2009.

Romanian Budget Def To Be Revised Up, Remains At 2.3% Of GDP

15:34, 15 Iul. 2008
Romania’s general consolidated budget deficit will be increased in Wednesday revision by 842 million lei ($373.5 million), due to a higher than expected gross domestic product at the end of the year, government sources said.

Romania’s New List Of Compensated, Free Drugs Effective As Of Jul 15

13:35, 14 Iul. 2008
Romania’s new list of compensated and free drugs, approved during the government meeting on July 9, will come into effect as of July 15 and will trigger a 5% to 12% decrease in drug prices, depending on their value, Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu said Monday.

Romanian Social Democrats, Conservatives, Present Governing Agenda

15:07, 11 Iul. 2008
The leader of the Romanian social democrats, Mircea Geoana, said Friday the government formed by the social democrats and conservatives aims to boost the minimum wage to RON1,000 (EUR1 = RON3.5507), two build eight stadiums at UEFA standards, and 1,000 kilometers of speedways and railroads.

Romania’s Main Opp Party Eyes 200 Seats In Future Parliament

15:32, 05 Iul. 2008
Mircea Geoana, head of Romania’s leftist opposition Social-Democratic Party (PSD), estimated his party would win 40% of Parliament seats in the future legislative elections.

Romania Adjusts Taxation Of Dividends At 10% For Residents, Non-Residents As Of Jan 1, 2009

11:59, 25 Iun. 2008
Romania’s tax per dividends will be adjusted, starting Jan 1, 2009, at 10% for both residents and non-residents, the government decided Tuesday in an emergency ordinance amending the Fiscal Code, following a letter of formal notice from the European Commission.

Romanian Govt OKed Dismissal Of Bucharest Prefect – Sources

14:09, 18 Iun. 2008
The Romanian government approved Wednesday the dismissal of Catalin Deaconescu from the position of prefect of capital city Bucharest, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Road Transporters Ask To See PM, Threaten With Protests

10:30, 12 Mai 2008
Several tens of road transporters on Monday gathered in front of the Romanian government building in Bucharest requesting a meeting with Premier Calin Popescu Tariceanu over their demands.

Romanian Govt Sent Car Tax Ordinance To European Commission

12:53, 23 Apr. 2008
The Romanian government sent the European Commission Tuesday the text of the emergency ordinance introducing the new car pollution tax, approved Monday, along the annexes setting the new car tax calculation method, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Wednesday.

Romanian Govt Plans Second Budget Revision During Parliament Vacation

11:49, 22 Apr. 2008
The Romanian government plans to conduct this year's second budget revision during July 1- September 1, 2008 and also targets to adopt a series of financial regulations in the field of education.

Romanian Govt OKs Emergency Ordinance On New Car Pollution Tax

15:32, 21 Apr. 2008
The Romanian government approved Monday the emergency ordinance introducing the pollution tax for cars to replace the current tax perceived upon the first registration of cars.

Romanian Govt Backs Car Tax Even At The Cost Of Votes – PM

14:04, 16 Apr. 2008
The Romanian government will continue to back the pollution tax on cars even if the decision is highly unpopular and could cost the ruling liberal government votes in this year’s elections, Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu said in Wednesday’s cabinet meeting.

Romanian Govt Allows Gift Vouchers Within Budget Limits

13:43, 16 Apr. 2008
The Romanian government amended Wednesday the emergency ordinance banning the granting of gift vouchers to public sector employees, allowing vouchers to be distributed with approved budget limits, labor minister Paul Pacuraru told MEDIAFAX.

Romania To Send EC Justice Progress Report By End-March

17:33, 26 Mart. 2008
The Romanian executive will send the European Commission a report on the country’s progress in the justice system by end March, Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu said Wednesday.

Romanian PM Asked Ministries For Pollution Reduction Plans

14:35, 26 Mart. 2008
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu said Wednesday in the opening of the cabinet meeting that measures to lower CO2 emissions will be started in the central and local administration structures.

Romania’s Planned Energy Holding Could Start Ops By May 1 – Official

21:30, 23 Mart. 2008
The Romanian government could approve the decision setting up the country’s planned energy giant before May 1, and the company could be registered and start operating by that time, Teodor Atanasiu, head of the privatization agency AVAS, told a news conference Sunday.

Romanian Govt Control Dept Finds Agriculture Agency Auction Illegal

16:06, 20 Mart. 2008
The Romanian government’s control body asked the Ministry of Agriculture and the Public Procurement Authority to sanction the guilty parties in the auction organized by the agriculture payment agency APIA to buy ATVs, where a noncompliant bid was accepted.

County Council Heads To Be Elected Uninominally In June Polls – Govt

15:37, 13 Mart. 2008
Presidents of county councils will be elected under the uninominal voting system at the local elections in June 2008, in compliance with the law introducing the uninominal voting system, of which the government took note, government spokeswoman Camelia Spataru told MEDIAFAX Thursday.

Romania’s Car Tax Computed Based On CO2 Lvls For Euro 3 Cars As Well

14:55, 13 Mart. 2008
The Romanian minister of Economy and Finance Varujan Vosganian on Thursday confirmed the country’s car tax regime will consider the level of carbon dioxide emissions for Euro 3 cars as well, in addition to Euro 4 cars.