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Romanian Govt Opposes Bill Introducing Civil Unions

14:03, 14 Feb. 2011
Romania's Government opposes the introduction of civil unions, which can provide legal recognition for domestic partnerships, including same-sex unions, arguing that the only form of domestic relationship allowed under the Civil Code is marriage between two people of different genders.

Romania Plans To Write Off Debts Of Defense Industry Cos

13:22, 13 Feb. 2011
Romania plans to write off debts of 1 billion lei (EUR1=RON4.2649) of companies in the defense industry, citing a EU norm which allows the protection of the national military interest and arguing that foreclosing their assets would impact defense capabilities.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Govt To Revise List Of Compensated, Free Drugs, Cut Hospital Beds By 5,700

09:58, 11 Feb. 2011
Romania’s Government has committed in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund to revise the list of compensated and free medicines with a view to reducing their number and replacing the remaining ones with cheaper drugs.

EXCLUSIVE: Romania To Allow Bucharest Public Transport Cos To Up Tariffs Beyond Inflation

09:52, 11 Feb. 2011
Romania’s Government has committed in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund to allow public transport companies in Bucharest, Metrorex and RATB, to hike their tariffs beyond inflation-indexing to allow them to cover their current expenses from revenues instead of subsidies.

Romanian PM Asks Cabinet For Solutions To State-Run Cos’ Arrears – Sources

20:25, 09 Feb. 2011
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc gave the ministers of Finance, Transports, Economy and Justice, as well as the president of revenue service ANAF, one week to find ways to reduce the arrears of state-owned companies.

Romania’s PM To Manage EU Project Management Unit Directly

14:27, 09 Feb. 2011
The Romanian Structural Instrument Coordination Authority (ACIS) will be transferred from under the authority of the Finance Ministry to the prime minister, to monitor European fund absorption, Prime Minister Emil Boc announced Wednesday.

Romanian Senators Draft Bill Obliging Public Office Candidates To Undergo Psychiatric Examinations

14:42, 06 Feb. 2011
Five Romanian senators have drafted a bill requiring psychological and psychiatric examinations of all candidates for public office, including presidential candidates.

Romanian Govt To Spend RON1.2M On Poll, Interviewees To Receive RON15 Each

19:34, 28 Ian. 2011
Romania's Government will spend around 1.2 million lei (EUR1=RON4.2571), without VAT, to carry out a national survey on around 15,000 people, who will be given RON15 each and asked for their opinion on the Executive's policies, the effects of the crisis and their standard of living.

Romanian Govt To Approve Emergency Decree On Military Pensions Friday

13:18, 28 Ian. 2011
Romania’s Government will hold a Cabinet meeting Friday evening to approve an emergency decree on the recalculation of military pensions, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Govt To Pass Emergency Decree On Military Pensions By Feb 1

09:35, 27 Ian. 2011
Romania’s Government will draft an emergency decree on the recalculation of military pensions by February 1, when the Parliament resumes works, Government spokeswoman Ioana Muntean told MEDIAFAX Wednesday evening.

Romanian Pensioners To Use Travel Smart Cards – Govt Decision

19:31, 26 Ian. 2011
Romanian pensioners and war veterans will be issued travel smart cards, for use in county and inter-county road transport, and transport firms will be required to outfit their vehicles with card readers, as per a Government Decision issued Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Gas Price Increases Dubbed Groundless – Govt Report

13:47, 26 Ian. 2011
The hike in 2010 of pump prices in Romania was groundless and did not reflect the evolution of international quotes for crude oil, exchange rates and duties and fees, while most of the local oil firms reported significant losses, and their real profits were not reflected accordingly.

Romanian Govt To Extend Military Pension Recalculation Deadline Until Yearend

13:29, 24 Ian. 2011
Members of Romania’s ruling coalition decided Monday the Government should pass an emergency decree extending the deadline for the recalculation of military pensions until December 31, 2011, MP Kelemen Hunor told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Govt Reduces Car Pollution Tax Discount Rate

16:20, 21 Ian. 2011
Romania's Government will reduce the depreciation rate, which is a partial discount on the car tax granted to buyers of used cars depending on their state, extra features and mileage, so the tax on such cars will be higher as of 2011.

Romanian Porn Sites Forced To Check Users’ Age – Bill

14:06, 20 Ian. 2011
Porn sites in Romania must ensure any adult content is accessed solely by adult users and are obliged to check user’s age before allowing access, according to a bill the Government approved Wednesday, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Thursday.

Romanian Govt Decides To Continue “First Home” Program In 2011

16:16, 19 Ian. 2011
The Romanian Government on Wednesday decided the “First Home” program will continue this year with a state guarantee ceiling of EUR200 million, which might be increased in July for the second half of 2011.

Romanian Auctions For EU-Funded Projects To Follow Standard Documents

17:28, 12 Ian. 2011
The auctions for projects financed by the European Union in the fields of transports, energy, environment and regional development will take place according to standard documents, which will be drafted by Romanian authorities in cooperation with European Commission experts.

Romania, World Bank Discuss Reform Plan, No Talks On New Loan

19:29, 11 Ian. 2011
The Romanian Government said Tuesday it will continue its partnership with the World Bank, but there were no talks of a new loan agreement in the meeting between Prime Minister Emil Boc and World Bank official Philippe Le Hourerou.

Romanian Govt Keeps Salaries Of State-Owned Co Managers Capped

09:04, 06 Ian. 2011
The wages of the Romanian Government's representatives in the boards of state-owned companies will continue to be capped, at least until new income and expenses budgets are approved, according to a memorandum approved by the Government on Wednesday.

Romanian President Scolds Govt For Slow Foreign Fund Absorption

18:28, 05 Ian. 2011
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Wednesday scolded the Government for taking too long to implement projects financed by international institutions, potentially making the state liable for penalties.

Romania’s President Pushes for Spring 2011 Schengen Accession

16:06, 05 Ian. 2011
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Wednesday called on the Government to “fight until the end” so the country will join the Schengen Area in April-May 2011, but stressed that Romania can not denounce the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism or thwart Croatia’s EU accession.

New Austerity Measures in 2011 Means This Year’s Decisions Weren’t Right – Romania’s Deputy PM

12:16, 30 Dec. 2010
Romania’s deputy Prime Minister and Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (URMR) leader Marko Bela said Thursday on RFI Romania that, if new austerity measures are required in 2011, it means all efforts made in 2010 “came to nothing”.

Romanian Govt Lifts Exception Allowing Opening Of Drugstores In Train Stations, Shopping Centers

15:31, 28 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government decided Tuesday to lift the exception allowing the opening of drugstores in train stations, airports and shopping centers, a procedure allowed since 2005, citing the already high number of drugstores in urban areas.

Romanians Earning RON50,000 More Than Declared Income To Pay 16% Of Difference As Tax

19:23, 23 Dec. 2010
Individuals whose real income exceeds their declared income by at least 50,000 lei (EUR1=RON4.2855) will pay 16% of the difference as tax, said Romanian Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu.

Romanian Micro-Cos May Pay 16% Profit Tax Or 3% Income Tax – Govt Decision

18:43, 23 Dec. 2010
Romanian micro-companies will be able to opt between paying a 16% tax on profit, and a 3% tax on income, according to an amendment to the Fiscal Code adopted Thursday by the Government.

Romanian Govt Decides To Hike Car Pollution Tax As Of Jan 2011

17:25, 23 Dec. 2010
The Romanian Government on Thursday decided to hike the car pollution tax by an average 45-50% starting 2011, and the tax will be set considering the age of the car, its engine size and the amount of pollution it produces, said Environment Minister Laszlo Borbely.

Romanian Govt Approves IMF Letter, Pledging More Layoffs, Spending Cuts

20:09, 21 Dec. 2010
Romania's Government has pledged to continue layoffs in the public sector in 2011, implement tax cuts only if the economy recovers and lower social security expenses.

Romanian Govt To Approve IMF Letter In Tuesday Meeting

17:31, 21 Dec. 2010
Romania's Government will hold a meeting Tuesday evening to approve the additional letter of intent to the International Monetary Fund, agreed upon following the evaluation mission in October-November.

Romanian Govt Allows Parliament Employees To Fill Private Sector Positions

17:32, 13 Dec. 2010
Employees of Romania's Parliament with special status will be allowed to work in the private sector, including in autonomous bodies and commercial companies, according to an amendment approved by the Government Monday.

Romanian Govt Approves 6/24 Amendments To Unitary Wage Law

12:10, 13 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government has approved six out of 24 amendments submitted by lawmakers to the unitary wage bill for the public sector, for which the Government plans to seek a confidence vote in Parliament Tuesday.

Romanian Govt Approved Norms On The Application Of Public-Private Partnership Law – PM

16:40, 12 Dec. 2010
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Sunday on ProTV that the Government has approved the norms for the application of the public-private partnership law, which he said creates the framework for the attraction of domestic and foreign investments.

Romanian Govt To Cut Aid For Unemployed People Who Turn Down A Job Offer

20:10, 10 Dec. 2010
Romania's Government has decided to cut unemployment aid to people who turn down a job, regardless of the distance between their home and the position, or who refuse to take part in a professional training program, as of next year.

Romanian Govt Plans To Build 400 Daycare Centers Next Year

11:00, 09 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government plans to build 400 daycare centers throughout the country next year, mostly in urban areas, Development Minister Elena Udrea said after the Cabinet meeting late Wednesday.

Romanian Cattle Farmers To Receive RON410/Head In State Aid

20:25, 08 Dec. 2010
Romanian cattle farmers will receive state aid amounting to 410 lei/head (EUR1=RON4.2998), according to a Government decision allotting RON569 million for around 225,000 beneficiaries.

Romanian Salary Rights Won In Court Hit RON7B, Payment Postponed For 2012

18:34, 08 Dec. 2010
Sums representing salary rights won in court by Romanian public sector employees total 7 billion lei (EUR1=RON4.2998) and the money will be paid in tranches starting 2012, to allow the Government to stay within the fiscal target agreed with the International Monetary Fund.

Romanian Govt Reduces No Of Work Permits For Foreigners

15:34, 08 Dec. 2010
Romania will issue only 5,500 work permits for foreigners next year, 2,500 fewer than this year, and will issue fewer work authorizations to temporary employees, for whom social security contributions are not paid.

Romanian Mothers End Protest At Govt HQ

14:56, 08 Dec. 2010
Protests staged Wednesday outside the Romanian Government by tens of mothers asking authorities to renounce the measure halving the child rearing benefit period, ended after two hours.

Romanian Fin Min, Labor Min, PM Meet For Talks On Child Rearing Benefits

13:18, 08 Dec. 2010
Romanian Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu and Labor Minister Ioan Botis Wednesday arrived at the Government headquarters to meet with Prime Minister Emil Boc for new talks on the measures regarding child rearing benefits, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Tens Of Romanian Mothers Protest At Govt HQ Over Child Rearing Benefit Measures

12:46, 08 Dec. 2010
Tens of Romanian mothers protest Wednesday outside the Government, calling on authorities to renounce the measure halving the child rearing benefit period.

Spouses, Parents Of Romanian Healthcare System Contributors Still Insured – Health Min

20:29, 07 Dec. 2010
Romania's Health Minister said Tuesday evening that pensioners and revolutionaries will be required to pay 5.5% as contribution to the social health insurance system, as of next year, while first-degree relatives of an insured person, without their own income, will remain exempt from contributing.