Ionut Preda

President Meets With Liberal Party Leaders

17:27, 17 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis met on Wednesday with representatives of the Liberal Party to discuss the country's European agenda, with the meeting confirmed for MEDIAFAX by party chairman Ludovic Orban.

Government Announces Inspection At Oltenia Energy Complex Amid Miner Strike

14:43, 17 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila ordered on Thursday an inspection at the Oltenia Energy Complex (CE Oltenia), in the context of a miner strike which led to the shutdown of one thermal power unit, meant to check whether management respected regulations on corporate governance.

President Challenges Bill Prohibiting Referendum During MEP Elections At Constitutional Court

14:15, 17 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis challenged at the Constitutional Court on Thursday a bill which prohibits the organization of a referendum at the same time with MEP elections.

Justice Minister To Present Report Regarding Sentence Compensation On Monday

18:42, 16 Ian. 2019
Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader announced in a press statement on Wednesday that he will present the prime minister with a report on the situation regarding the effects of the 2017 sentence compensation bill on Monday, in which he will also propose solutions.

Constitutional Court Postpones Ruling On Bill Declassifying Protocols For February 27

18:06, 16 Ian. 2019
Romania’s Constitutional Court postponed on Wednesday challenges made by President Klaus Iohannis, opposition parties and the Supreme Court against a bill which would declassify a 2005 Defense Council ruling which is the basis for secret service-judiciary protocols and all the acts it affected.

Foreign Affairs Ministry: We Are Expecting Solid Proposals From The UK Government On Brexit

17:33, 16 Ian. 2019
Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry issued a statement on Wednesday in which it says that it expects a solid proposal from the UK Government regarding the steps which will follow Tuesday’s rejection of the EU withdrawal bill in its House of Commons.

President: The Rights Of Romanians Working In The UK Are Guaranteed

16:09, 16 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday that there should not be any concerns regarding Romanian nationals who work in the UK as their rights are guaranteed, in the context of uncertainty regarding the country’s withdrawal from the EU.

President Requests Government To Analyze Sentence Compensation Bill

14:58, 16 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis requested the country’s Government on Wednesday to make an urgent analysis on a 2017 bill which reduces prison time for inmates serving it in poor conditions, stating that no citizen should be afraid for his own safety.

Oltenia Energy Complex Proposes Wage Raises, Protest Continues In At Least One Quarry

14:00, 16 Ian. 2019
Following a night of negotiations with its worker unions, the management of the Oltenia Energy Complex (CEO) announced that it reached an agreement to raise wages and grant vacation vouchers in order to stop recent worker strikes, though the movement continues in at least one of its quarries.

Prime Minister Discusses Sentence Compensation Bill With Justice Minister

13:24, 16 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila had a meeting with Justice Minister Tudorel Toader on Wednesday to discuss the effects of a bill enacted in 2017 which reduces prison time for convicts serving their sentences in poor conditions, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Prime Minister Responds To Criticism In The European Parliament

19:45, 15 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila responded to criticism she received in the European Parliament on Tuesday, by stating that every country must be “left to have its own convictions”.

Romanian PM To European Parliament: Our Vision Involves Reducing Gaps Between Member States

17:39, 15 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila held a speech regarding Romania’s EU Council President in the European Parliament on Tuesday, during which she stated that the country will look towards cohesion and reducing gaps between member states.

Ruling Party Accuses President Of Blocking Government Activity

17:15, 15 Ian. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) urged President Klaus Iohannis on Tuesday to “give a reasonable explanation for the systematic blockages” of the Government, referring to the cabinet appointments dispute over new regional development and transports ministers.

Top Judicial Watchdog Dismisses Controversial DNA Ploiesti Prosecutor

16:35, 15 Ian. 2019
The Prosecutors’ Section of Romania’s top judicial watchdog CSM decided on Tuesday to dismiss National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) Ploiesti prosecutor Lucian Onea, at the request of the institution’s interim chief Calin Nistor, CSM sources told MEDIAFAX.

Teen Becomes Eight Victim Of Flu This Season, Health Minister Writes Off Epidemic

15:45, 15 Ian. 2019
A seventeen-year old boy from Teleorman county died due to type A influenza on Tuesday, marking the eight death caused by the disease this flu season. However, Health Minister Sorana Pintea announced that, at the moment, there is no basis to declare an epidemic.

President: Accession To Schengen Area Not Possible Without Consensus

14:59, 15 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stated on Tuesday that both him and the Government need to collaborate to finalize Romania’s long-awaited accession to the Schengen Area, which he says is “not possible without consensus”.

Oltenia Energy Complex Protests Continue As Union Leader Goes On Hunger Strike

14:11, 15 Ian. 2019
Hundreds of employees from Oltenia Energy Complex (CEO) quarries refused to go to work for the third day, requesting wage raises and other benefits which were not included in the institution’s recently announced budget.

Top Judicial Watchdog Rejects Request For Arrest Of Controversial Ploiesti Prosecutors

13:42, 15 Ian. 2019
The Prosecutors’ Section of Romania’s top judicial watchdog CSM decided on Monday to reject a request for the arrest of Ploiesti anticorruption prosecutors Lucian Onea and Mircea Negulescu, who are currently investigated under the suspicion of forging evidence for their cases.

Environment Ministry: 2018 Was The Third Hottest Year Since Measurements Began In 1901

18:27, 14 Ian. 2019
The yearly average temperature registered last year in Romania was of 11,57 °C, according to a National Meteorological Administration (ANM) report quoted by the country’s Environment Ministry, marking the third hottest year since measurements began in 1901.

Supreme Court Panel Suspends Trials, Challenges CSM Case Assignment Ruling

17:46, 14 Ian. 2019
Five-judge panel no.1 of Romania’s Supreme Court decided on Monday to suspend all trials and to file a challenge with the court’s United Sections, against a decision which states that all cases assigned in December 2018 will remain at panels selected during the month.

Twenty-Seven Counties Under Code Yellow Warning For Strong Winds

16:19, 14 Ian. 2019
Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a new code yellow warning on Monday for strong winds, available for 27 counties until Wednesday, with speeds to reach even 120 km/h in mountain areas.

Vrancea County Councilor Resigns After Scandal Surrounding Edited Photo Of President

14:44, 14 Ian. 2019
Vrancea County Councillor Constantin Guguianu announced his resignation from office on Monday, after he was at the center of a scandal during the weekend for posting an edited photo of President Klaus Iohannis dressed in a Nazi uniform on Facebook.

Nestle To Close Its Sole Romanian Factory In Timisoara

19:18, 11 Ian. 2019
Swiss food and drink giant Nestle will close its only factory in Romania, in Timisoara, company representatives told Romanian financial newspaper ZF.

European Commission President: I Am Waiting For Progress From Dutch PM On Romania’s Schengen Access

18:57, 11 Ian. 2019
European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker stated on Friday that he had numerous talks with the prime minister of Netherlands in which he informed him that Romania is prepared to accede to the Schengen Area, and that he is waiting for “progresses” from the latter.

Ploiesti Anticorruption Structure Investigated For Setting Up Organized Crime Group

18:43, 11 Ian. 2019
Prosecutors from the Section for investigating judicial crimes have extended investigations in the case of two prosecutors from the National Anticorruption Directorate’s (DNA) Ploiesti branch accused of forging evidence over the entire structure, judicial sources told MEDIAFAX.

Liberal Party Deputy Chairman: 188 Felons Released By Ruling Party Committed Violent Crimes

18:07, 11 Ian. 2019
The deputy chairman of Romania’s Liberal Party, Florin Roman, stated on Friday that 188 felons who had their sentences reduced as compensation for poor prison conditions committed violent crimes after their release, quoting data from an official response of the Justice Ministry.

Iasi Airport Reopens Air Traffic After Temporary Closure Due To Snowstorm

17:46, 11 Ian. 2019
Traffic at the Iasi Airport was restarted on Friday afternoon, after it had been stopped in the morning due to poor weather conditions. However, some flights towards Italy were cancelled due to an airport strike in the country.

Romanian Youth Council Requests Government And EU To Find Solutions For Youth Employment Funds

17:11, 11 Ian. 2019
The Romanian Youth Council requested the European Commission and its country’s Government to find solution for unblocking EU funds for youth employment, as Romania used only a fraction of its allotted funds for the initiative, in a statement issued on Thursday.

President: Rule Of Law Is Non-Negotiable In Romania, Discussions Will Not Improve Country’s Image

16:05, 11 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Friday that discussions regarding the rule of law in the Romania will not improve the country’s image abroad during its EU Council presidency, and that the issue is non-negotiable.

African Swine Fever Epidemic: 19 Counties Affected, EUR251 Million Paid To Farmers In Compensation

15:52, 11 Ian. 2019
The African swine fever epidemic in Romania had spread as of Friday in 303 townships throughout 19 counties, with 1,153 outbreaks registered and 651 cases found in wild boars, according to data published by the country’s veterinarian and food safety agency ANSVSA.

Several Hundreds Protest Corruption Outside Event Launching Romania’s EU Council Presidency

20:51, 10 Ian. 2019
Several hundred people were attending a protest near the Romanian Athenaeum on Thursday evening, which hosts the event marking the official start of the country’s EU Council presidency.

Judicial Inspectorate Deputy Chief Favorite To Lead Magistrate Investigation Section

20:13, 10 Ian. 2019
The deputy-chief inspector of Romania’s Judicial Inspectorate, Gheorghe Stan, obtained the highest score in Thursday’s interviews for the office of chief of the recently-founded magistrate investigation section, with top judicial watchdog CSM set to vote on confirming his appointment.

Prime Minister Re-Sends Proposals For New Transports And Regional Development Minister

19:34, 10 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Thursday that she re-sent the proposals for new transports and regional development minister, despite the fact that President Klaus Iohannis announced earlier that he rejected them for reasons of legality.

Justice Minister Re-Sends President CNSAS Files For Chief Anticorruption Prosecutor Nominee

19:06, 10 Ian. 2019
Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader announced on Thursday that he re-sent President Klaus Iohannis the CNSAS certificates which show that his nominee for chief anticorruption prosecutor, Adina Florea, did not collaborate with the country’s former Communist political police.

Lower Chamber Chairman Will Not Attend Meeting With European Commission President

18:01, 10 Ian. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s Lower Chamber, Liviu Dragnea, will not attend a scheduled meeting with European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker on Friday, as he is abroad. The EU official will instead meet with the chamber’s deputy chief Florin Iordache.

Galati County: Man Wanted On European Warrant Escapes Authorities Shortly After Capture

17:27, 10 Ian. 2019
A fugitive from Galati County, wanted on an European warrant for suspected offences in Austria, managed to escape authorities shortly after he was captured on Thursday.

Lower Chamber Deputy Chairman: President’s Reasons For Rejecting Cabinet Proposals Are Not Legal

17:11, 10 Ian. 2019
The deputy chairman of Romania’s Lower Chamber, Florin Iordache, told MEDIAFAX on Thursday that the reasons presented by President Klaus Iohannis for his refusal to name several new ministers are illegal and contradict previous Constitutional Court decisions.

Top Anticorruption Agency Requests Dismissal Of Controversial Ploiesti Prosecutor

15:54, 10 Ian. 2019
The interim chief of Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), Calin Nistor, requested on Thursday the dismissal of controversial DNA Ploiesti prosecutor Lucian Onea and of other three prosecutors from the territorial structure

President Announces Reasons For Rejecting Cabinet Proposals

15:06, 10 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Thursday his reasons for rejecting the last four cabinet appointment proposals made by Prime Minister Viorica Dancila within the last couple of months.

Seven Counties Under Code Yellow Warning Of Snowstorms

13:56, 10 Ian. 2019
Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued on Thursday a code yellow warning of snowstorms and heavy snowfall for seven counties in the Moldova region, in effect from Thursday night until Friday afternoon.