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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.

Romanian Govt Decides Spouses Of Insured People Must Contribute Or Lose Health Insurance

19:11, 07 Dec. 2010
The spouse or parents of an insured person will no longer be considered insured in the Romanian public healthcare system without paying the required contributions, unless they have a source of income themselves, according to an emergency ordinance amending the Law on healthcare reform.

Romanian Govt OKs 2011 State Budget

07:49, 07 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government approved the 2011 state budget in a Cabinet meeting late Monday and the bill is to be forwarded to parliament immediately, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romania To Widen Health Insurance Tax Base To Pensioners Earning At Least RON740

07:11, 07 Dec. 2010
The Romanian Government decided that pensioners whose monthly income is at least 740 lei (EUR1=RON4.3110) should pay contributions to public health insurance, which enlarges the taxation base by 2 million people, Health Minister Attila Cseke said Monday.

Romania To Provide Child-Rearing Aid For Less Time, Same Amount

20:36, 06 Dec. 2010
Child-rearing aid in Romania will be provided for one year as of 2011, reduced from the present two years, but in the same amount, a change that will not apply to current beneficiaries, Prime Minister Emil Boc announced Monday evening.

Romanian Govt To Consult Ruling Coalition MPs On Child Rearing Benefits

12:31, 06 Dec. 2010
Romania’s Government will decide whether to lower or keep child rearing benefits unchanged after consultations with lawmakers of the ruling coalition parties Monday, people close to the matter 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’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.

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.

Romanian Govt Might Deny Aid To Unemployed People Who Turn Down A Job Offer Twice

20:34, 25 Nov. 2010
People on unemployment who are counseled by an employment agency advisor and turn down a job offer twice will no longer receive aid, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Govt Cuts VAT Funds For Local Budgets

10:24, 25 Nov. 2010
The Romanian Government will cut funds from VAT collections to be granted to local budgets and will halve the money allotted for infrastructure works and sport grounds, according to the final form of the country’s 2011 draft state budget, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Local Authorities Can’t Make New Investments If Old Projects Not Finished

09:13, 25 Nov. 2010
Romanian local authorities will be forbidden to finance new investment projects if they did not ensure funds to complete projects that have already been started, according to the final form of the country’s 2011 draft state budget, obtained by MEDIAFAX.