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Romanian Mar CPI +0.67% On Month, +8.63% On Year

10:40, 14 Apr. 2008
Romania's consumer price index rose 0.67% on the month in March, on higher telecom and fuel prices, bringing the annual rate to 8.63%, its highest level since January 2006, the National Statistical Institute said Monday.

Romanian ArcelorMittal Galati Employees Start General Strike

10:39, 14 Apr. 2008
A few thousand employees with steel pipe maker ArcelorMittal Galati went on general strike Monday morning, protesting against the salary raise proposed by the company’s management.

Romanian Road Transporters Organize Protest Marches Countrywide

09:41, 14 Apr. 2008
Nearly 100 transporters are taking part on Monday morning at a protest in Vama Buzaului village, in Romania’s central county of Brasov, after Transports Ministry postponed signing the protocol eliminating road tolls and amending the laws regulating their activity.

Romanian Gymnast Sandra Izbasa Wins Gold, Bronze At Cottbus World Cup

20:20, 13 Apr. 2008
Romanian gymnast Sandra Izbasa Sunday won gold in the floor exercise event, and bronze on the balance beam within the Gymnastics World Cup in Germany’s Cottbus.

Romanian Liberal VP Comments On Gift Vouchers Issue

19:39, 13 Apr. 2008
Teodor Melescanu, vice-president of Romania’s National Liberal Party (PNL) said, referring to the conclusions of the report drawn up by economy and finance minister Varujan Vosganian, that gift vouchers can be granted by the institutions whose budgets include funds earmarked for this purpose.

Romanians Working in Italy, Spain Interested To Return Home- Labor Min

18:22, 13 Apr. 2008
Romania’s labor minister Paul Pacuraru Sunday said in southern city of Craiova that Romanian nationals working in Italy and Spain, where job fairs have so far been organized, expressed interest in job openings in Romania.

Romania Fixed-Line Operator Romtelecom Launches New Subscription

17:06, 13 Apr. 2008
Romania’s fixed-line operator Romtelecom, majority-owned by Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (OTE), launched a new subscription that includes 50 minutes of international calls at a monthly price of EUR9.9, VAT not included.

Romanian Road Transporters Organize Protest Rally In Capital City Bucharest

14:19, 13 Apr. 2008
Nearly 200 transporters set fifty trucks on motion Sunday morning and headed for Bucharest’s Constitutiei Square where they organized a protest rally, as the Transports Ministry postponed signing the protocol eliminating road tolls and amending the laws regulating their activity.

Private Jet Operates Forced Landing Near Capital City Bucharest

19:34, 12 Apr. 2008
An Ikarus C42 private jet with two people aboard operated a forced landing Saturday in Dascalu commune, Ilfov County, just outside capital city Bucharest.

Liquid Oxygen-Loaded Tank Truck Overturns In S Romania, No Casualties

17:52, 12 Apr. 2008
A tank truck carrying liquid oxygen overturned Saturday afternoon on national road DN41 in Giurgiu County, southern Romania, and the area was immediately isolated, according to the Police Info Traffic Center.

Romanian Liberals Say New Foreign Affairs Minister Should Be Diplomat

17:10, 12 Apr. 2008
The leaders of Romania’s National Liberal Party (PNL) back the idea of appointing a diplomat as the country’s new foreign affairs minister, following the resignation of Adrian Cioroianu, according to sources within the party.

Romanian Aircraft Mkr To Receive Over EUR10M To Continue Production- Fin Min

15:58, 12 Apr. 2008
Romanian aircraft maker Avioane Craiova will receive over EUR10 million from the development fund, to be set up by the end of April, to produce two or three IAR-99 SOIM aircrafts, Romania’s economy and finance minister Varujan Vosganian said Saturday.

Some 4,000 Police Officers Marched Across Bucharest Towards Govt Headquarters

15:45, 12 Apr. 2008
Nearly 4,000 police officers organized a rally Saturday afternoon and marched across capital city Bucharest up to the government’s headquarters, urging amendments to the legislation so that they may benefit from legal assistance in work-related cases and life insurances.

Some 500 Bikers Marched Across Capital City Bucharest

14:30, 12 Apr. 2008
Nearly 500 bikers rallied Saturday morning in capital city Bucharest and marched from the Constitutiei Square up to the Arch of Triumph in an attempt to raise awareness on the problems they are facing when engaged in road traffic.

Romanian PM Accept Foreign Affairs Min Resignation

20:21, 11 Apr. 2008
Romanian prime minister Calin Tariceanu acknowledged the resignation of Adrian Cioroianu from the position of foreign affairs minister and accepted his withdrawal, official sources told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Foreign Affairs Min Resigns In Crulic Aftermath

20:15, 11 Apr. 2008
Romanian foreign affairs minister Adrian Cioroianu announced, Friday, that he presented his honorary resignation, as a result of the Crulic case.

Romanian Judoka Alina Dumitru Wins Gold At Euro Champs In Lisbon

19:48, 11 Apr. 2008
Romanian judoka Alina Dumitru retained her title at women’s under 48 kilograms category at the 2008 European Judo Championships held in Lisbon, Portugal, after defeating French Frederique Jossinet in the competition finals Friday.

Romanian ArcelorMittal Galati Union Threatens General Strike

18:55, 11 Apr. 2008
The Romanian Solidaritatea union notified the management of steel pipe maker ArcelorMittal Galati that it would call general strike Monday morning, starting 06.30 local time.

Nokia To Lose Incentives For Romanian Plant If Eligible Expenses Top EUR50M-Official

16:46, 11 Apr. 2008
Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia might lose the fiscal incentives for its plant in the Tetarom III industrial park, northwestern Romania, as company officials consider increasing investments in the project, Tetarom director Viorel Gavrea said Friday.

Romanian PM Launches Attacks At ‘Real Estate Jackals’ Surrounding State Patrimony Auth

15:49, 11 Apr. 2008
Romanian Premier Calin Popescu Tariceanu on Friday launched a harsh attack at the “real estate jackals” and the “racketeers” surrounding the state patrimony authority RA-APPS.

Romania’s Dacia Employees End Three-Week General Strike

13:53, 11 Apr. 2008
Employees of Romanian carmaker Dacia, the local unit of French Renault, will end the general strike Friday after three weeks of protests, as unions and management reached an agreement on wage raises and will sign the collective labor contract.

Romanian Social Democrats Ask VP To Run For Bucharest Mayor, VP Declines

12:39, 11 Apr. 2008
Leaders of Romania’s leftist opposition Social Democratic Party, or PSD, asked party vice-president Cristian Diaconescu Thursday evening to run for the general mayor seat in capital Bucharest, but Diaconescu declined, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian PM Says First Road Section Of Transylvania Highway Ready In ‘08

11:37, 11 Apr. 2008
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu said Friday in Romania’s western county of Bihor that the first 25- kilometer road section of Transylvania Highway would be ready to use this year in the central county of Cluj, stressing he is pleased with the construction works.

Romania’s Feb Net Salary Dn 5.5% M-M To RON1,134

11:13, 11 Apr. 2008
Romania's net average salary fell 5.5% to 1,134 lei (EUR1-RON3.6704) in real terms in February 2008, compared with January 2008, the National Institute for Statistics said Friday.

Romania’s Feb Indus Sales Up 5.1% On Yr

10:01, 11 Apr. 2008
Romania’s industrial sales rose 5.1% on the year in February due to 27.4% growth in the energy sector and 2.1% hike in the manufacturing sector, the National Institute of Statistics, or INS, said Friday.

Romanian Feb Industrial Output +7.7% On Year

10:01, 11 Apr. 2008
Romanian industrial output grew 7.7% on the year in February led by energy and manufacturing growth, the National Statistical Institute said Friday.

Romanian High Council Of Magistrates Rejects Pres Statement

20:58, 10 Apr. 2008
The president of the Romanian High Council of the Magistrates, Lidia Barbulescu, said that president Traian Basescu’s statement, according to which "the judge who ruled on the - Bordei Park- case is corrupt," violates the presumption of innocence.

Romanian Consul To Poland Must Be Sanctioned In Crulic’s Death-PM

18:29, 10 Apr. 2008
Foreign ministry’s preliminary report on the case of Romanian national Claudiu Crulic who died in a Polish hospital following an ignored hunger strike is insufficient, Premier Calin Popescu Tariceanu said Thursday.

Romanian Embassy Acted Correctly In Case Of Wanted Businessman-Foreign Min

17:12, 10 Apr. 2008
Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said, in reply to a media report, that embassy officials in Vienna acted correctly in the case of Romanian businessman Severin Tcaciuc, internationally wanted on fiscal evasion charges.

Romania Constitutional Court Mitigates Conflict Btw Parliament, Public Min

16:58, 10 Apr. 2008
Romania’s Constitutional Court Thursday published the decision regarding the legal conflict between the Parliament and the Public Ministry, concerning the procedures needed to request the prosecution of members and former members of the government for acts committed while in office.

Romanian Interior Ministry Says Police Strike Is Uncalled-For

16:56, 10 Apr. 2008
The Romanian Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reform sees as unjustified the protest march and rally planned by police officers for Saturday, given that talks with the protesters have already generated solutions for their claims.

Romanian FM Calls For Update On Internationally Wanted Businessman Tcaciuc

15:16, 10 Apr. 2008
Romanian foreign minister Adrian Cioroianu on Thursday urged for an update on the situation of businessman Severin Tcaciuc, internationally wanted on fiscal evasion charges.

Romanian Teachers To Get Higher Wages Instead Of Vouchers – Fin Min

12:46, 10 Apr. 2008
Romanian teachers will receive an average RON160 raise starting April 1 to compensate for the decision by which the government decided to no longer grant gift vouchers to public sector employees, finance minister Varujan Vosganian said Thursday.

Employees With Carmaker Dacia Organize Rally In S Romania

12:36, 10 Apr. 2008
Over 3,000 people, gathered on Thursday in southern Romanian town of Pitesti at the rally organized by employees of carmaker Dacia Pitesti, the local unit of French Renault, who have been on strike for the past two weeks.

Bucharest Teachers On Go-Slow Strike Over Gift Vouchers Decision

12:11, 10 Apr. 2008
Teachers in pre-university education in Romania’s capital city of Bucharest went on go-slow strike Thursday protesting against the government’s decision to suspend the granting of gift vouchers.

Romanian Mar Jobless Rate Falls To 4.2% Vs 4.3% In Feb

12:08, 10 Apr. 2008
Romania's unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.2% in March from 4.3% in February, due to seasonal job openings in agriculture and constructions, the country’s employment agency said Thursday.

Romanian Jan-Feb Budget Surplus At 0.21% Of GDP

09:44, 10 Apr. 2008
Romania’s consolidated state budget ran a surplus of 0.21% of gross domestic product in the first two months of this year, data from the finance ministry showed Thursday.

Romanian Pres Says The EC Approved Car Tax Is Illegal

00:26, 10 Apr. 2008
Romanian president Traian Basescu said on television station B1Tv, when the host told him there is a tax that "was changed seven times," that he does not want to discuss that tax, because it is illegal.

Romanian Pres Discusses Bucharest City Hall Candidates, Chooses Favorite

00:04, 10 Apr. 2008
Romanian president Traian Basescu said on television station B1 Tv that Vasile Blaga, the democrat liberal candidate for Bucharest city hall, will "pulverize" Miron Mitrea, whose name is mentioned as social democrat candidate for the same position.

Romanian Liberal Head Refuses Wildcard Candidate – Sources

00:02, 10 Apr. 2008
The president of the Romanian National Liberal Party, Calin Tariceanu, refused the proposition of current Bucharest District 4 mayor, Adrian Inimaroiu, as candidate for another mandate in the same position, liberal sources told MEDIAFAX.