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Antitrust Body Fines Large Retailers, Suppliers EUR18.8M for Price Fixing

16:46, 31 Ian. 2019
Romania's antitrust body said Thursday it has fined retailers Auchan, Cora and Carrefour, as well as four of their suppliers, a total of RON87.7 million (EUR18.8 million) for price fixing.

Judges Suspend Decree Extending Romanian Army Chief Of Staff’s Term

15:51, 31 Ian. 2019
The Bucharest Appeal Court decided on Thursday to suspend the effects of a decree issued by President Klaus Iohannis last year, which extended the term of Romanian Army Chief of Staff Nicolae Ciuca for another year.

Ruling Party: 99.9% Of Romanian Mayors Appreciate Their Share Of The 2019 Budget

15:01, 31 Ian. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) criticized on Thursday municipality mayors who criticized the Government over its plans for the 2019 budget, saying that the large majority of in the country “appreciate” the share local communities will receive.

Romania To Receive Migrants Blocked On Humanitarian Ship

18:51, 30 Ian. 2019
Romania will receive part of the extra-EU migrants which are currently stuck onboard a humanitarian ship docked in Sicily, after the Italian Government refused to allow them access into the country, according to the country’s prime minister.

Flu Epidemic: Classes Suspended Across Fourteen Bucharest Schools And Kindergartens

17:08, 30 Ian. 2019
Fourteen schools and kindergartens in Bucharest will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to the ongoing flu epidemic, following recommendations from the local Public Health Directorate (DSP), Bucharest School Inspectorate representative Marina Manea announced in a press conference on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Holds Talks With Municipality Mayors Regarding State Budget Dispute

16:09, 30 Ian. 2019
A delegation of mayors of Romanian municipalities attended talks with Prime Minister Viorica Dancila at the Government’s headquarters on Wednesday afternoon, amid discontent over the lack of debate regarding the state budget for 2019.

Man Arrested For Fake Sarin Gas Threat At Bucharest Airport And North Railway Station

15:24, 30 Ian. 2019
An individual who called the national emergency number on and claimed to have installed sarin gas recipients at Bucharest’s International Airport and North Railway in Tuesday evening station was arrested in Ploiesti, according to the Romanian Police.

Government To Approve 2019 Budget On Friday Or Saturday – Sources

14:00, 30 Ian. 2019
The Romanian Government will meet on Friday or Saturday to approve the state budget for 2019, political sources told MEDIAFAX on Wednesday. The combined standing bureaus of the Parliament will also be summoned on Saturday to set a timetable for debate and vote in the country’s legislative body.

HexiPharma Found Guilty In Diluted Disinfectants Case, Judges Issue Dissolution In First Decision

13:01, 30 Ian. 2019
Romanian disinfectant company HexiPharma was found guilty by the Bucharest Court on Wednesday of diluting its products, leading to a spree of nosocomial infections. In a first decision, magistrates decided to dissolve the company and sentence director Flori Dinu to three years in prison.

Romania Declares Flu Epidemic As Disease Death Toll Reaches 54

12:22, 30 Ian. 2019
Romanian Health Minister Sorina Pintea officially declared a flu epidemic thoughout the country on Wednesday morning, following three consecutive weeks in which the number of new cases outgrew predictions and 54 deaths caused by the disease.

Sarin Gas Threat Reported For Bucharest International Airport And North Railway Station

19:54, 29 Ian. 2019
Romanian special forces were checking both the "Henri Coanda" International Airport and the North Railway Station in Bucharest on Tuesday evening, after an individual who called the national emergency number claimed that he installed recipients containing sarin gas at both locations.

Foreign Affairs Minister: Romania Opposes Tying EU Funds To Rule Of Law

18:50, 29 Ian. 2019
Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu told AFP on Tuesday that the country opposes the European Union’s plan to condition access to its funds to the state of the rule of law, arguing that the judicial system should be “the prerogative of each country”.

Three Suspects Arrested With Connection To New Year’s Eve Murder Of Romanian In London

17:58, 29 Ian. 2019
British police have placed three individuals in protective custody on Tuesday, in connection to the killing of a Romanian citizen outside of a club in London in New Year’s Eve night, according to the British press.

Former Prime Minister Quits Ruling Party, Joins Pro Romania

17:12, 29 Ian. 2019
Former Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose announced on Tuesday that he resigned from the country’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) and will join the Pro Romania party, led by another former PM, Victor Ponta.

Romanian MEP Cristian Preda Joins Former Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos’ Party

15:57, 29 Ian. 2019
Romanian MEP Cristian Preda announced on Tuesday that he joined the party of former technocrat Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos, PLUS, but will not run for a new MEP term.

President: Romanian Will Continue To Grant 2% Of Budget For Defense Spending

15:17, 29 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Tuesday that Romania will continue to keep its commitment of allotting 2% of its national budget for defense spending, in a stamenent made during the yearly meeting with chiefs of diplomatic missions in Bucharest.

EU Affairs Minister: Macedonian Accession Talks To Begin During Romania’s EU Council Presidency

18:49, 28 Ian. 2019
Romanian European Affairs Minister George Ciamba announced on Monday that the country will support the beginning of negotiations for the accession of Northern Macedonia to the European Union during its EU Council presidency.

Finance Minister To Attend Talks With Municipality Mayors On State Budget

18:31, 28 Ian. 2019
Romanian Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici will meet on Tuesday with mayors of the country’s municipalities following the latters’ request to discuss the 2019 budget, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Judicial Inspectorate Deputy Appointed Magistrate Investigation Section Chief

17:50, 28 Ian. 2019
The deputy-chief inspector of Romania’s Judicial Inspectorate, Gheorghe Stan, was appointed on Monday as chairman of the newly-founded Section for investigating judicial offences.

Flu Causes Four More Deaths As Season Toll Reaches 43

16:38, 28 Ian. 2019
Three men and one woman died because of influenza in Romania over the last couple of days, raising the countrywide death toll to 43 for this flu season. All of the victims were also sufferin other medical conditions and did not receive flu shots.

Ruling Party: Currency Drop Is Artificial, National Bank Should Ensure Stability

15:49, 28 Ian. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) accused that the drop of the country’s currency against the Euro in exchange rates was artificially created and urged national bank BNR to ensure stability in this regard, in a post on the party’s official Facebook page.

Liberals Announce Close Race With Ruling Party In Nationwide Poll

14:50, 28 Ian. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s Liberal Party, Ludovic Orban, announced on Sunday that the group is tracking the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) only by 3% in large nationwide poll, recovering a difference of nearly 40% following the 2016 parliamentary election loss.

Orthodox Church Leader Could Become Bucharest Honorary Citizen

19:30, 25 Ian. 2019
Patriarch Daniel, the leader of Romania’s Orthodox Church, could become an honorary citizen of the country’s capital, according to a draft decree signed by Bucharest Mayor Gabriela Firea.

NATO, Russia Fail To Reach INF Treaty Agreement, Moscow Denounces Missile System In Romania

19:04, 25 Ian. 2019
NATO and Russia were unable to reach an agreement regarding the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty in a council meeting on Friday, which prompted to Moscow denouncing the installation of US ballistic missile systems in Romania.

Liberals To Present Latest Opinion Poll In Top Brass Meeting – Sources

19:03, 25 Ian. 2019
The leader of Romania’s Liberal Party (PNL), Ludovic Orban, summoned a meeting of the party’s executive bureau for Sunday evening, to present and discuss the results of the last national poll regarding the upcoming MEP elections, party sources told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian PM’s Aircraft Made Emergency Landing In Sibiu

19:01, 25 Ian. 2019
The airplane transporting Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila back from Brussels made an emergency landing in Sibiu on Thursday evening, representatives of the local airport told MEDIAFAX on Friday.

Health Minister: We Will Decide Next Week Whether To Declare Flu Epidemic

18:47, 25 Ian. 2019
Romanian Health Minister Sorina Pintea announced on Friday that the ministry will decide next week whether to declare a flu epidemic, with a report of the recent growth in cases to be discussed on Wednesday.

Patria Bank Sells NPLs Totaling RON331.5M to Kruk Romania

15:33, 25 Ian. 2019
Lender Patria Bank has sold a batch of non-performing loans totaling RON331.5 million to debt collector Kruk Romania, the bank said in a statement Friday.

Prime Minister: Illegal Judicial Practices Must Be Corrected

15:13, 25 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila appeared to endorse on Friday an emergency decree proposed by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader, which would re-open high profile criminal cases judged by the Supreme Court since 2014.

Interior Ministry: 14,000 In 46 Townships Left Without Electricity Due To Bad Weather

14:31, 25 Ian. 2019
Forty-six townships in seven counties throughout Romania were experiencing electricity blackouts on Friday morning due to bad weather, with the country’s Interior Ministry announcing that approximately 14,000 subscribers to the national electricity systems are affected.

Romania Private Lending Grows 0.1% on Month in December 2018

12:16, 25 Ian. 2019
Romanian private lending grew a marginal 0.1% (declined 0.02% in real terms) in December 2018 compared with November, to RON251.05 billion, central bank data showed Friday.

President Criticizes Ruling Party And Government During Union Day Festivities

19:12, 23 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis launched a new attack against the country’s Government and ruling party in a speech held during Union Day festivities on Wednesday, stating that the executive preferred to organize a “populist racket” while historical regions are left bereft of grand projects.

Schools To Close Countrywide On Friday Due To Flu

18:42, 23 Ian. 2019
Romania’s Education Ministry decided to close all schools on Friday, January 25, due to evolution of flu infections throughout the country, which is on the verge of the epidemic.

Flood Warnings Issued For Rivers In Six Counties

18:19, 23 Ian. 2019
Romanian hydrologists issued on Wednesday a code yellow warning of floods for rivers in six counties, in effect from Thursday evening until noon on Saturday.

Constitutional Court Admits Challenge On Bill Implementing Convention On Rights Of Disabled Persons

18:08, 23 Ian. 2019
Romania’s Constitutional Court decided on Wednesday to partially admit a challenge made by President Klaus Iohannis against a bill implementing provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Parole Request Of Imprisoned Former Constanta County Chief Rejected

17:41, 23 Ian. 2019
Former Constanta County Council Chairman Nicusor Constantinescu saw his request for a release on parole from prison rejected on Wednesday by Medgidia Court judges, in a first decision.

Constitutional Court Delays Ruling On Bill Adding Ombudsman Special Pension

17:15, 23 Ian. 2019
Romania’s Constitutional Court decided on Wednesday to postpone for January 30 the ruling on a challenge by President Klaus Iohannis against a bill which adds a special retirement benefits for individuals who serve as the country’s Ombudsman, judicial sources told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian PM: We Are Witnessing A Worrying Increase Of Anti-Semitism

17:14, 23 Ian. 2019
Romanian PM Viorica Dancila stated on Wednesday that there is an increase of anti-Semitism both in Europe and worldwide, and that immediate measure should be taken to combat the phenomenon.

Opposition Party Urges Health Minister To Declare Flu Epidemic

14:03, 23 Ian. 2019
Representatives of Romanian opposition party USR requested Health Minister Sorina Pintea on Wednesday to declare a flu epidemic, in the context of the disease’s death toll reaching 29 for the season.

Lower Chamber Deputy Chairman: EU Official Misinformed On Decree Re-Opening Trials

20:04, 22 Ian. 2019
The deputy chairman of Romania’s Lower Chamber, Florin Iordache, told MEDIAFAX on Tuesday that European Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen was misinformed when he criticized a decree announced by the Justice Ministry which would reopen high-profile criminal cases.