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Romanian Democrat Liberals Win 28.37% Of County Council Seats – Partial Results

19:11, 03 Iun. 2008
Romanian elections officials on Tuesday said democrat liberals gained 28.37% county council seats at the local elections on Sunday, followed by Social Democratic Party with 28.04% and the National Liberal Party – 18.66%.

Italy’s „Overland For Smile” Caravan Returns To Romania 3rd Yr In A Row

17:40, 03 Iun. 2008
Italy’s “Overland for Smile – Smile of a child” humanitarian campaign, an ample program providing free dental medial aid to institutionalized children in Southeast Europe, returns to Romania for the third year in a row, organizers said in a press conference Tuesday.

Romania Still Lacks Caller Location For Mobile 112 Calls – EC

16:24, 03 Iun. 2008
Romania is still on the European Commission’s list of states lacking caller location for mobile calls to the single emergency number 112, and Romanian authorities have not yet sent data on response times, the European Commission said Tuesday.

RCA Insurers To Be Held Liable Once Policies Are Released – Regulator

15:56, 03 Iun. 2008
Romanian insurers who sign civil liability car insurance policies (RCA) will be held liable from the moment the policy is released, the country’s insurance regulator CSA said Tuesday.

Romania To See Massive Political Class Changes After Nov Elections – President

14:32, 03 Iun. 2008
Local election results in Romania prove that reform of the political class has started and massive changes will take place at the legislative elections in November, Romanian president Traian Basescu told Deutsche Welle radio in an interview Monday.

Romania’s 1Q GDP Growth More Than Triple The EU Avg

13:58, 03 Iun. 2008
Romania’s first-quarter gross domestic product growth, of 8.2% on the year, was more than triple the average economic growth in the European Union, according to data of the EU’s statistical office Eurostat.

Romanian Jan-Apr Budget Surplus At 0.2% Of GDP

11:37, 03 Iun. 2008
The Romanian consolidated state budget ran a small surplus of 0.2% of gross domestic product in January-April this year, compared with 0.34% of GDP in the same period last year, according to the latest data released Tuesday by the Romanian Finance Ministry.

Romania’s Economy Seen Growing Over 5% Per Yr By 2020

11:16, 03 Iun. 2008
Romania’s economy is seen growing over 5% per year by 2020, while slowing down from a growth peak of 6.5% in 2008 to a low of 5.2%, the Romanian forecasting commission said Tuesday in a report.

Four Dead, Three Injured In Major Car Crash S Romania

22:45, 02 Iun. 2008
Four people died and other three were injured Monday evening in a car crash on national road DN1, near Baicoi location, between Romania's southern city of Ploiesti and central city of Brasov.

Partial Results: Independent Candidate Leading Elections For Bucharest Mayor

18:59, 02 Iun. 2008
Romanian elections officials Monday said independent candidate Sorin Oprescu is leading the race for Bucharest mayor seat with 30.4% of the votes, ahead of main rival Vasile Blaga (Democratic Liberal Party), who gained 28.1% of the votes, according to the latest partial results.

Interior Min Launches Probe Into Election Incidents SE Romania

16:10, 02 Iun. 2008
Romania’s Interior Ministry on Monday launched a probe into the incidents that occurred in Stefanesti commune, southeastern country during the local elections on June 1.

Romanian PM Declines Comments On Voting Incident At Local Polls

15:59, 02 Iun. 2008
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu Monday declined to answer the journalists’ questions regarding the way he voted Sunday in the Romanian local elections, stressing he is much more interested in the things that need to be done in the future, rather than such “trifles.”

Foreign Purchase Of Romania Shrs, Bonds 4-Mos RON207.8M Vs RON1.11B On Yr

13:22, 02 Iun. 2008
The combined volume of shares and bonds that foreign investors bought on the Bucharest Stock Exchange and the Rasdaq market in the first four months declined to 207.8 million lei (EUR1=RON3.213), from RON1.11 billion during the same period a year before,the Romanian Securities Commission said Monday

Romania To Ask For EC Approval To Write Off Coal Mining Co CNH Debt

13:15, 02 Iun. 2008
Romanian Economy Ministry said it will analyze, jointly with European Commission and the Competition Council, the possibility to write off the debts of Romanian coal mining company Compania Nationala a Huilei, or CNH, in order to restructure the company, the ministry said Monday.

Romanian 1Q GDP +8.2% On Yr Vs +6% Yr Ago

10:21, 02 Iun. 2008
Romania’s gross domestic product growth accelerated to 8.2% in real terms in the first quarter of 2008, compared with 6% in the corresponding period a year before, the National Statistical Institute, or INS, said Monday.

Voter Turnout In Romanian Local Elections 49.38%

23:33, 01 Iun. 2008
Romanian elections officials Sunday reported overall turnout at polling places reached 49.38%.

Ontanu, Negoita Sure Winners For Mayor Seats In Bucharest 2nd, 3rd Districts-Exit Polls

21:55, 01 Iun. 2008
Social democrat Neculai Ontanu is seen winning the mayor seat in Bucharest 2nd District with 57% of the votes, according to an exit poll conducted by the Company for Sociologic Research and Branding, quoted by Antena 3 TV channel.

Romania’s Airliner Tarom Gets IOSA Certificate Renewed

14:42, 01 Iun. 2008
The International Air Transport Association, or IATA, extended by two years the operational safety certificate granted to Romania’s state-owned airliner Tarom, the airliner said in a statement Sunday.

Moldovan President Says Romania Refuses To Sign Border Treaty

16:29, 31 Mai 2008
Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin said he notified the presidents of the 27 member states of the European Union about Romania’s refusal to sign the border Treaty between the two countries, unimedia.md reported Saturday.

Romanian MEP Denounces Attempt Attack By Unknown Assailant

15:56, 31 Mai 2008
Romanian MEP Monica Iacob Ridzi on Saturday filed an assault complaint with the Police in Petrosani, western country, alleging an unknown man tried to attack her on National Road 66.

Twenty-Two Carmakers, Importers Engaged In Romania’s „Junk Car” Program

21:14, 30 Mai 2008
Some 40,000 cars included in Romania’s car fleet renewal program dubbed "Rabla" ("Junk Car") were distributed to 22 carmakers and importers, of which, over 25,000 under the brands Dacia, Daewoo, Renault-Nissan, Fiat, Hyundai, Suzuki, Opel and Chevrolet.

Romanians To Pay Taxes Online Starting Oct 1, ’08

18:58, 30 Mai 2008
Romanian individuals will be able to pay online, starting October 1, the taxes on income obtained from activities in commerce, agriculture, liberal professions, the transfer of real estate property or salaries. The transactions will be performed through bank cards.

Romanian Car Range Logan To Include Two New Models

17:59, 30 Mai 2008
The Logan platform is flexible and can support new models, such as an MPV (family car) or a sedan larger than the current Logan, Renault industrial design director Patrick le Quement told MEDIAFAX.

EIB To Lend Up To EUR250M To Romanian Leasing Cos

17:39, 30 Mai 2008
The European Investment Bank, or EIB, could lend up to EUR250 million to leasing companies in Romania, to fund projects, the EIB announced Friday.

Romanian Passenger Rail Co To Launch Car Transport Service

14:53, 30 Mai 2008
Romania’s passenger railroad company CFR Calatori will launch a car transport service for passengers using night trains and will install ramps in stations in Bucharest, Arad, Constanta and Oradea at the end of the year.

Renault Launches A Design Center In Bucharest

14:32, 30 Mai 2008
The car design center Renault Central Europe, launched Friday in Bucharest, is currently drawing designs for the replacement of the current Logan range, the first new concept being presented at the official opening of the unit, according to Patrick LeQuement, Renault industrial design director.

Romanian Justice Min Seeks US Help In Presumed Homicide Investigation

13:24, 30 Mai 2008
The Romanian Ministry of Justice sent to the American Justice Department the request for international judicial assistance formulated by the Prosecution office within the Romanian High Court of Justice in the case regarding the disappearance of ship captain Liviu Iliescu, which seems homicide.

Romania’s 1H Indus Output Growth Seen Slowing To 5.8% Vs 6.1% In 1H ‘07

13:09, 30 Mai 2008
Romania’s industrial output growth is seen slowing down slightly to 5.8% in the first half of 2008 compared with 6.1% in the same period last year, the Romanian forecast commission said Friday in a report.

Romanian Prosecutors Suspect Foul Play In Case Of Missing Ship Capt

12:57, 30 Mai 2008
Romanian prosecutors on Friday said will start an inquiry on suspicion of murder into the disappearance of national Iliescu Liviu Iulian, captain of “Morning Cloud” ship, who went missing from his ship in the Atlantic two days ago.

Switzerland To Open Employment Mkt To Romania, Bulgaria In 2009

12:28, 30 Mai 2008
Switzerland accepted the progressive and controlled opening of its labor market to Romanian and Bulgarian workers, and signed the extension of the agreement with the European Union Tuesday in Brussels, Romania’s employment agency ANOFM said.

SC Drumuri Şi Poduri Employees Protest In C. Romania For Second Day

12:05, 30 Mai 2008
The employees with SC Drumuri şi Poduri Covasna, a public institution in charge with maintenance and repair of roads and bridges in Covasna County, center Romania, on Friday continued their protests against the company’s management for the second day in a row.

Group Of 160 Romanians Left Without Accommodation In Paris

11:35, 30 Mai 2008
A group of 160 tourists notified the Romanian Embassy in Paris, France, on Thursday night, telling authorities they had been abandoned by the travel agency that had organized the trip, Romania’s press attaché to Paris, Radu Ciobotea, told MEDIAFAX.

Romania’s CFR Calatori To Launch Online Ticketing Service By Fall

19:19, 29 Mai 2008
Romania’s passenger rail company CFR Calatori is set to launch its online ticketing service this fall, marketing manager Adrian Vlaicu said Thursday.

Romanian Govt To Send Quake Aid To China

19:17, 29 Mai 2008
Romania will offer China, which was hit by a major earthquake, emergency humanitarian aid from the state reserves, consisting of 60 complete tents, worth RON400,000, without transport expenses, the aid being approved in the Government meeting held Wednesday.

Romanian State Allowance For Children To Be Paid In Bank Accounts

18:48, 29 Mai 2008
The sums representing the state allowance for children aged below 18 in Romania will be handed out through postal order, current account or card account, and payment will be suspended if the money transferred by mail is not collected in three consecutive months.

Romanian Healthcare Reform Ready Once Hospitals Can Finance Themselves-Min

18:42, 29 Mai 2008
The reform of healthcare system in Romania will be complete once hospitals are able to finance themselves, without asking funds from the state budget or from local authorities, Health Minister Eugen Nicolaescu said Thursday.

Bulgarians Choose Romanian Over English In Language Studies

17:11, 29 Mai 2008
Bulgarian pupils who are preparing to take the admission exam for foreign language high schools choose to study Romanian, instead of English.

Sanitation Contracts In Bucharest Extended Illegally – Regulator

14:52, 29 Mai 2008
Contracts for sanitation services in Romania’s capital city Bucharest were extended with the breach of provisions in public procurement laws, the authority regulating and monitoring public procurement, ANRMAP, said following check-ups.

Romanian Fund Chief Released To Benefit From “Fair Trial” – Court

14:24, 29 Mai 2008
The Bucharest Court of Appeals on Thursday said Ioana Maria Vlas, former head of Romania’s FNI investment fund, was released from prison so that she could have a fair trial.

Signature List Backing Bucharest Mayor Candidate Oprescu Includes 24 Newborns

12:55, 29 Mai 2008
Romania’s National Initiative Party, or PIN, said the list of signatures backing the candidacy of independent Soprin Oprescu for they Bucharest mayor seat, includes 24 babies, born on Apr 13 and 16, 2008.