Articolele autorului Radu Bostan
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HBO Romania Documentary "The World According to Ion B." Nominated For International Emmy
The documentary "The World According to Ion B.," produced by HBO Romania and directed by Alexander Nanau, has been nominated in the "Arts Programming" of the 2010 International Emmys, according to event website www.iemmys.tv. citeşte tot
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Romanian Lower Chamber Rejects Opposition Request For Committee On Pension Bill Vote
Romanian deputies belonging to the opposition requested Tuesday that a committee be set up to investigate the final vote on the pension bill, which took place in the Chamber of Deputies on September 15, but their request was rejected by the plenum. citeşte tot
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Taxi Helicopter Crashes In Danube Delta, No Casualties
A taxi helicopter carrying three people crashed Monday from an altitude of one-two meters in the Danube Delta, south-eastern Romania, and caught fire, but no one was hurt, Tulcea County Emergency Inspectorate official Daniela Condrea told MEDIAFAX. citeşte tot
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Half Of Romanians Would Vote For Reintroduction Of Death Penalty - Survey
Half of Romanians would vote to reintroduce the death penalty, were there a referendum on this issue, according to a survey conducted by sociological research company CCSB and ordered by NGO “Pro Democratia.” citeşte tot
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Most Romanians Distrust Presidency, Parliament, Govt, Parties - Survey
Romanians trust firefighters, the church and the military, while the President, Parliament, Government and political parties register the lowest level of popularity, according to a survey conducted by sociological research company CCSB and ordered by NGO “Pro Democratia.” citeşte tot
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Romanian Union Leaders Agree On Joint Protests Of Up To 80,000 People
The leaders of Romania’s major trade union confederations decided Thursday to hold joint protests, meaning the rally planned for October 7 might be postponed to allow more time to mobilize 70,000-80,000 people. citeşte tot
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Romanian Road Authority To Introduce Electronic Toll System On Oct 1
Romania’s public road authority CNADNR will introduce the electronic road toll system on October 1 and drivers without proof of its payment will be charged compensation between EUR28 and EUR1,210, depending on the type of vehicle, and will be fined. citeşte tot
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Bucharest Council Adjusts Heating Price, After VAT Hike
Bucharest’s General Council approved Wednesday raising the price of heating in the city, in light of the VAT hike to 24%, from 19%. citeşte tot
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EU Women Earn 20% Less Than Men, 35% Of Women Older Than 65 Live In Poverty - EP
Women in the European Union earn on average 20% less than men for the same work, resulting in lower pensions, while 35% of women older than 65 live in poverty, according to a Tuesday hearing in the European Parliament. citeşte tot
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Romanian Transp Min, Railway Unions To Continue Talks, Layoffs Possible
Romanian Transport Minister Anca Boagiu met Tuesday with railway sector union leaders and the two parties agreed to continue talks towards raising the efficiency of the state-owned railway companies, through layoffs, European fund absorption and cost cuts. citeşte tot
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Romanian Foreign Minister Baconschi Joins Ruling Democratic Liberal Party
Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi joined the ruling Democratic Liberal Party on Tuesday, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX. citeşte tot
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Around 5,000 Romanian Unionists To March In Bucharest Against Austerity Measures
Around 5,000 Romanian unionists affiliated with the National Union Bloc (BNS) have gathered in Bucharest’s Victoriei Square, from where they will march past the headquarters of several ministries, in protest to austerity measures including public sector layoffs and wage cuts. citeşte tot
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Romanian Supreme Defense Council To Convene Thursday, Discuss Schengen Area Accession
Romania’s Supreme Defense Council will convene Thursday at the presidential palace to discuss a series of topics, including Romania's accession to the Schengen Area. citeşte tot
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Romanian President Calls Meeting Of Supreme Defense Council For This Week - Sources
Romanian President Traian Basescu has called a meeting of the Supreme Defense Council (CSAT) for this week, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX on Monday. citeşte tot
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Romanian Govt To Reduce Size Of Public Road Authority CNADNR Board
Romanian public road authority CNADNR’s management board will have seven members, down from fifteen, according to a draft Government Decision drawn up by the Ministry of Transport. citeşte tot
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Romanian ISPs Required To Publish Quality Parameters
Romanian internet service providers (ISPs) will be required to publish quality parameters and the methods used to measure them on their own web sites and in their contracts with clients, according to a draft decision by communications regulator ANCOM. citeşte tot
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Union Leaders Responsible For March To Romanian Presidential Palace To Be Fined
The Romanian union leaders who “organized and allowed” 8,000 Romanian public sector employees to march on Cotroceni Palace, the seat of the Presidency, on Friday, will be fined, Bucharest Gendarmerie spokesman Marius Militaru told MEDIAFAX. citeşte tot
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Romanian Agric Min Does Not Expect Food Prices To Increase
Food prices in Romania will not increase significantly in the upcoming period, believes Agriculture Minister Valeriu Tabara, although certain raw materials, like wheat, have become more expensive. citeşte tot
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Romanian Authorities Urge Nomadic Roma To “Get Used To Work,” Send Children To School
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday, in Sofia, that Romania cannot accept restrictions on the free movement of its citizens and that a European strategy for Roma integration is necessary, but that Romanian authorities urge nomadic Roma to seek work and send their children to school. citeşte tot
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Around 1.8 Million Tourists Were On Romanian Sea Coast This Year, Down 15% On Year
Around 1.8 million tourists came to the Romanian sea coast this year, 15% fewer than in 2009, while tour operator revenue dropped by more than 25%, Corina Martin, head of the National Association of Tourism Agencies (ANAT), told MEDIAFAX. citeşte tot
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No Of Protesters To Grow Until Romanian Govt Stops Austerity Measures – Union Leader
Romanian union leader Marius Petcu said, speaking at Wednesday’s union rally in Bucharest’s Victoriei Square, that the number of protesters will be even higher Thursday, to make the Government understand it must put an end to the austerity measures. citeşte tot
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Media Claim That Romania Is In Dire Straits Is A Lie - President
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday on public radio that the media is spreading a “major lie,” namely that Romania is in a desperate situation, an idea he tried to disprove through his speech in Parliament Tuesday. citeşte tot
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Around 9,000 Romanian Unionists Protesting In Bucharest
Around 9,000 Romanian unionists affiliated with the confederation CNSLR-Fratia are taking part in the protest in Bucharest against the Government's austerity measures. citeşte tot
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Romanian Govt Might Cut Heating Subsidy For People With RON3,000 In Bank
Romanians with bank deposits of more than 3,000 lei (EUR1=RON4.2670) might no longer receive heating subsidies starting with the winter of 2010-2011, according to an option discussed by the government in its meeting on Monday. citeşte tot
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Romanian Life Insurers Required To Evaluate Clients’ Finances Before Signing Contract, As Of 2011
Romanian providers of life insurance will be required, starting with September 2011, to evaluate the position and financial needs of future clients, using a questionnaire, and recommend solutions to match, says an order by insurance regulator CSA. citeşte tot
