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Romanian Democrat Liberal VP Crashes PM In Public Sector Wage Scandal

16:24, 17 Oct. 2008
Cezar Preda, vice-president of Romania’s Democratic Liberal Party (PDL) said Friday, following talks on public sector wages between the government and officials of political parties, that PDL would not get involved with the work group Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu wishes to set up in this respect.

Greater Romania Party Wants To File No-Confidence Motion To Bring Down Tariceanu Govt

14:04, 17 Oct. 2008
The Greater Romania Party is preparing a no-confidence motion to bring about the fall of the current Government led by Calin Tariceanu, and will ask for the support of the democrat liberals and the social democrats for obtaining the sufficient number of signatures, senator Gheorghe Funar said.

Romanian PM Lowers Wages Of Public Agency Managers

18:30, 14 Oct. 2008
The Romanian government on Tuesday decided to lower monthly wages in government-run agencies to match the wages earned by state secretaries, Premier Calin Popescu Tariceanu said.

Romanian Liberals Most Likely To Form Next Govt Together With Social Democrats – VP

16:46, 12 Oct. 2008
Romania’s liberal party will most likely form an alliance with the current leftist opposition Social Democratic Party, or PSD, after the upcoming elections, liberal deputy president, Crin Antonescu, said Sunday.

Romanian Constitutional Court To Discuss Teachers’ Wage Law Oct 15

15:33, 10 Oct. 2008
Romania’s Constitutional Court will debate on October 15 the government’s notification on the law raising teachers’ wages by 50%.

Romanian President Calls On Officials To Tackle Wage Hike Issue Responsibly

12:04, 10 Oct. 2008
Romanian President Traian Basescu called on the government, lawmakers and unions Friday to responsibly tackle the challenged issue of wage hikes that has been on everybody’s lips lately.

Romanian Govt Approves National Pwr Holding Setup

18:41, 08 Oct. 2008
The Romanian government has decided on Wednesday through emergency ordinance to establish the national energy company, which groups nearly 50% of the country’s power production.

The Number Of Polling Stations For Romanians In Spain, Italy Will Triple – Romanian Govt

16:48, 05 Oct. 2008
The number of polling stations for the Romanian citizens in Spain and Italy will be tripled in comparison to the electoral offices opened for the last elections, and Governmental services will inform and guide the Romanians living in Spain who plan to come back in the country.

Romanian Govt Decides To Take Teachers’ Wage Hike To Constitutional Court

14:32, 04 Oct. 2008
The Romanian Government decided to inform the Constitutional Court on a possible conflict between the Government and Parliament sparked by the adoption of the law stipulating a 50% hike in teachers’ wages, Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu said Saturday.

Romanian Govt, Austrian Steelmaker Voestalpine Sign The Steel Mill MoU

18:40, 01 Oct. 2008
The Romanian Government and representatives of Austrian steelmaker Voestalpine signed the memorandum of understanding on the building of a steel mill in the Black Sea area, in an investment estimated to reach EUR5 billion, the Government said in a press release.

Romanian Govt Oks Land Transfer For Passageway Construction Works

16:34, 01 Oct. 2008
The Romanian government decided Wednesday that a land of 5,700 square meters, needed for construction works on Baneasa underground passageway, would be transferred from the administration of the Bucharest Mayoralty into that of the Transport Ministry, acting minister Ludovic Orban said Wednesday.

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.