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Romanians To Buy Railroad Tickets Online – Draft Norm

Romanian transport minister Radu Berceanu put up for public debate the draft norms on railroad transportation, referring to the online ticket selling service.

Romanian Social Democrats Dismiss Designated PM’s Govt Seat Offer As Bogus

Romanian Social Democratic Party spokesman Bogdan Niculescu-Duvaz told MEDIAFAX Monday the designated Prime Minister Lucian Croitoru’s offer to have a social democrat head the Interior Ministry is a false offer, because he has no support in Parliament.

EBRD May Lend EUR27M To Sibiu City Hall For Infrastructure Upgrade

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development may grant a loan of up to EUR27 million to the Sibiu municipality, central Romania, over the next two years, for a complex street rehabilitation program and construction of one small road bridge, EBRD said Monday.

Romania’s Designated PM Asks Social Democrats Nominees For Interior Min

Romania’s designated Prime Minister Lucian Croitoru said Monday at the end of talks with democrat liberals he plans to ask social democrats to make two or three propositions for the leadership of the Interior Ministry.

Romania’s Public Finances Among Most Affected By Population Ageing In EU

Romania is among the EU member states whose public finances are most affected by ageing and has one of the most unsustainable public pension systems in Europe, according to the Romanian private pension association APAPR, which cites a report of the European Commission.

Romania’s Petrom Hikes Fuel Prices By RON0.7 Per Liter

Romania’s largest oil company Petrom SA (SNP.RO) on Monday raised the gasoline and diesel oil prices by 0.7 lei (EUR1=RON3.2886) per liter, following the international crude oil price increases, the company said in a statement.

Romanian Cos Cut Benefits, Employees Accept Anything Just To Get Jobs – Survey

Companies in Romania have cut down on the number of employees and reduced benefits because of the economic crisis, and employees have lowered their claims and accept roughly anything just to get a job, according to the results of a survey by Mednet Marketing Research Center released Monday.

Economic Crisis, Competition Increased Traffic On Romanian Mobile Networks

The economic crisis and stronger competition have led to 33% increased traffic on Romanian mobile networks in the first six months, compared to the end of 2008, while the number of users dropped to 24.4 million, said Monday Catalin Marinescu, head of the Romanian telecom regulator ANCOM.

China To Grant Romania EUR500,000 For Joint Econ Projects

Romania and China will sign Tuesday several agreements for bilateral collaboration, by which China will provide EUR500,000 non-reimbursable funds to projects in the SMEs and agriculture sectors, Romanian interim Prime Minister Emil Boc said Monday.

Romanian Media Market Seen At EUR350M In 2009

Romania’s media market is seen reaching some EUR350 million by yearend, according to estimates included in the Media Fact Book 2009 study, drawn up by media agency Initiative and released Monday.

President Says Romanians Are Reluctant To Sensitive Data Storage

Romania’s President Traian Basescu on Monday said Romanians, and people in all former communist countries, are more reluctant to having sensitive data monitored and stored, unlike people in other democratic countries.

Romanian Theater Director Ion Cojar Dies At 78

Romanian theater director, actor and acting professor Ion Cojar died Sunday morning in a hospital in Bucharest, where he was admitted three months ago after he had dislocated a hip, people close to the artist told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian PM Nominee Klaus Johannis Meets Political Backers In Senate

Romanian Sibiu city mayor and parliament favorite for prime minister Klaus Iohannis said Sunday, upon arriving to Senate, where he will meet with the leaders of the parties that support him, that he came for “an almost working meeting” and he will stablish the steps to be taken next.

Romanian President Seeks A Friendly Government

Romanian president Traian Basescu said on national television that his major objective is to secure a friendly government for a future mandate as president.

Romanian Leftists Continue To Back Johannis For PM

Romanian social democrat head Mircea Geoana said Saturday in Brasov that he refused a meeting request by designated Prime Minister Lucian Croitoru because "dialogue and consultations are pointless."

Romania’s Ex Interior Min Appointed His Intelligence Chief Wihtout PM Approval – Pres

Romanian president Traian Basescu told national radio station RRA that former social democrat interior minister Dan Nica did not ask for the prime minister’s approval when appointing the managers leaders of Interior Ministry intelligence.

Romania’s President Could Dissolve Parliament If Reelected

Romania’s acting President Traian Basescu said Friday on public radio if Parliament rejects two Government propositions until presidential elections, the Constitution allows him to dissolve Parliament after his potential reelection as president, adding he would rather not do so.

Romanian Govt Faced With Tough Choices If IMF Halts Payment – Pres

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Friday on national radio station RRA that if Romania does not receive the money from the IMF and EU, any government, approved or provisional, will have to decide "where to cut payment," a choice between paying salaries and wages, or paying for investments.

Romania’s President Deems Ctrl Bk Governor As Ideal PM

Romania’s acting President Traian Basescu said Friday on public radio central bank governor Mugur Isarescu would have been the best option for prime minister, but the current economic crisis does not allow such a move.

Romanian Govt Does Not Support Memo On Reopening International Adoption

The memorandum put forward by the Romanian Adoption Office (ORA), asking for the reopening of international adoptions, is this institution’s point of view, which is not shared by the Emil Boc Cabinet, the Romanian Government announced Friday.

Romania’s President To Nominate Politician As PM If Parliament Rejects Technocrat Croitoru

Romania’s acting President Traian Basescu said Friday he will nominate a second prime minister “from the party with the largest number of lawmakers” if a Government led by Lucian Croitoru is not accepted in Parliament, and refrained from naming the party and the precise person.

Romanian President Set To Sign Referendum Decree Despite Parliament’s Opposition

Romania's acting President Traian Basescu said he would sign the decree on organizing a national referendum to downsize the country's Parliament to a single chamber and fewer lawmakers, despite the Parliament’s vote of disapproval.

Romanian Govt May Have Trouble Paying Salaries And Pensions In Nov, Dec – PM

The Romanian Government has no problem paying salaries and pensions at the moment, but may run into difficulties towards the end of November, should certain commitments taken before the IMF not be met, acting Prime Minister Emil Boc said Thursday.

Romania’s Budget Gap Reached 5.04% Of The GDP On Oct 1 – Acting PM

Romania’s general consolidated budget gap grew to 5.04% of the GDP on October 1, said acting Prime Minister Emil Boc Thursday.

Some 10% Of Romania’s Work Force Went Abroad

Some 8-10% of the Romanian population aged between 15 and 64 is left to work abroad, namely 2.7 million people, and Romania needs immigration policies for those working abroad, for those coming back and for regional development.

Romanian Designated PM Discusses Government Issues With Current PM

Romanian designated Prime Minister Lucian Croitoru told MEDIAFAX, after talking to active Prime Minister Emil Boc, that he reviewed the government’s current issues and will begin consultations with political parties Friday to form a new government.

Deisgnated PM, Proposed Govt To Face A Parliament Immune To Dissolution

The Romanian Parliament is forced to validate a Government, if it gets the chance before the presidential elections and if it wants the provisional Boc Government gone, while the Parliament cannot be dissolved in the final six months of a president’s mandate.

IMF To Visit Romania After New Govt In Place – Official

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it will send a mission to Romania for its second review related to a EUR13 billion standby loan as soon as the country will have a new government.

Romanian Liberal Leader Deems President’s PM Choice “Irresponsible”

Romanian Liberal Party leader Crin Antonescu said Thursday that President Traian Basescu’s decision to appoint Lucian Croitoru Prime Minister is “irresponsible” and will prolong the crisis.

Romanian SMEs Guarantee Fund May Guarantee 80% Of Developers Loans

Romania's SMEs loans guarantee fund FNGCIMM is in talks with several banks for launching a product by which developers’ loans would be 80% guaranteed by the fund, if they signed pre-contracts for 75% of the surface.

Romanian Social Democrat Leader To Challenge President’s Decision For PM At Constitutional Court

Romanian social democrat leader Mircea Geoana said Thursday, after President Traian Basescu appointed Lucian Croitoru as prime minister, the head of state will thus prolong and deepen the crisis, adding he might challenge the president’s decision at the Constitutional Court.

IMF Defers Review Mission To After New Govt Is Formed – Romanian President

The International Monetary Fund has postponed a second review mission to Romania for after the new government is formed, Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday.

Romanian Bks Need Macroeconomic Adjustment To Lower Rates – Ctrl Bker

Romania’s banking system will not be able to reduce interest rates without a prior macroeconomic adjustment that would lower the inflation and would stabilize the exchange rate, according to Ion Dragulin, head of the central bank’s financial stability department.

EBRD Revises Up Romania GDP Growth Forecast At 1% In ‘10

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Thursday revised up its forecast on Romania’s economic growth next year to 1%, from a 0.4% advance previously estimated.

Romanian President Nominates Ctrl Bk Governor’s Advisor As PM

Romanian President Traian Basescu on Thursday nominated Lucian Croitoru, an advisor of the central bank Governor, as Prime Minister.

Romanian Democrat Liberals Forward PM Proposition To President – Sources

Romanian democrat liberals forwarded a proposition for prime minister to President Traian Basescu, who is likely to make an announcement in this respect around noon, sources close to the matter said Thursday.

Romanian Premier Urges Compliance With Intl Pacts For Salary, Pension Pay

Prime Minister Emil Boc said Wednesday evening, at Realitatea TV station, that Romania's non-compliance with its international agreements could make impossible the payment of salaries and pensions.

Romania Needs A PM With Economic Background – Pres

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday that Romania currently needs a prime minister with economic experience, in connection with the banks and the international financial and economic institutions.

Romanian President Asked Parties To Continue Talks On PM Nomination Until Tomorrow

Romanian President Traian Basescu said on Wednesday that he has asked the parties to continue discussions on nominating a new prime minister “until tomorrow around noon.”

Romanian Pres OKs Law Regulating Food Product Supplier, Vendor Relations

Romanian President Traian Basescu signed on Wednesday the decree promulgating the Law on the sale of food products.