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Constitutional Court To Debate Protocol Judicial Conflict On Wednesday

20:26, 27 Nov. 2018
Romania’s Constitutional Court will debate on Wednesday a notification made by the country’s Lower Chamber, regarding a constitutional conflict between the Parliament and the Public Ministry on the subject of secret service-judiciary protocols.

Anticorruption Prosecutors Close Inquiry Regarding Technocrat Interior Minister

20:10, 27 Nov. 2018
Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) announced on Tuesday that they closed their inquiry in a case where former technocrat Interior Minister Petre Toba was suspected of favoring a culprit.

Eurobarometer: Romanians Are Worried Of Electoral Fraud At MEP Elections, Want Younger Candidates

18:37, 27 Nov. 2018
Romanians are among the most worried EU citizens when it comes to electoral fraud and want a different profile for candidates at the upcoming MEP elections, according to a recent eurobarometer.

Isarescu: Euro Area Not Cozy for Economies with Lagging Competitiveness

17:18, 27 Nov. 2018
The euro area is not a cozy place for economies with lagging competitiveness or rigid markets and euro adoption involves a permanent commitment, Romanian central bank governor Mugur Isarescu said in a speech at the Conference on Europe Economic Integration. 

Senate Chairman: Corruption Probe Is Meant To Intimidate Me

17:17, 27 Nov. 2018
Romanian Senate Chairman Calin Popesu Tariceanu stated on Tuesday that the corruption investigation launched against him is an act of intimidation in response to the ruling coalition’s judicial amendments.

French President: Romanian EU Council Presidency Will Be Marked By High Stakes

16:42, 27 Nov. 2018
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesday, during a common statement with Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis, that Romania’s upcoming EU Council presidency will be “marked by” important subjects such as Brexit, migration and the roadmap for Europe’s future.

Code Yellow Warning For Snowfall And Strong Wind Instated For 16 Counties

14:50, 27 Nov. 2018
Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a warning for very cold weather throughout the entire country until Friday, with Bucharest and 16 counties to be under a code yellow warning for strong winds and snowfall on Wednesday.

Finance Minister: 2019 Budget Will Be Forwarded To Parliament Until Mid-December

14:29, 27 Nov. 2018
Romanian Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici announced on Tuesday, in a press statement, that the draft project for the state’s 2019 budget will be sent for approval to the Parliament until the middle of the December and will be “more strictly constructed”.

New Pensions Bill Approved By Senate

19:19, 26 Nov. 2018
The Romanian Senate approved on Monday a pensions bill adopted by the Government in October, following two previous failed votes due to a lack of quorum.

Lower Chamber Chairman Will Not Attend National Day Presidential Reception

18:54, 26 Nov. 2018
Romania’s Lower Chamber Chairman Liviu Dragnea announced on Monday that he will not attend the traditional reception organized by President Klaus Iohannis for the country’s national day on December 1, amid an ongoing conflict between the president and the country’s ruling coalition.

Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry: US Missile Shield In Romania Breaks INF Treaty

18:51, 26 Nov. 2018
Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry again criticized the United States’ AEGIS missile defense system, which is partially deployed in Romania, accusing that it has offensive capabilities and that it violates the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty.

Bucharest Public Transport Authority Triples Fines For Riding Without Tickets

17:58, 26 Nov. 2018
The Bucharest Transport Society (STB) published its new regulation on Monday, which sees a growth of the fine for using public transport in the city without tickets, from the current value of RON150 to RON500.

Regional Development Minister Resigns Among Office Deadlock

17:27, 26 Nov. 2018
Romanian Regional Development Minister Paul Stanescu announced his resignation from the office and that of deputy-prime minister on Monday, among an ongoing conflict between the ruling coalition and President Klaus Iohannis.

Prime Minister: I Am Not Afraid Of A No-Confidence Motion

16:02, 26 Nov. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila downplayed on Monday an announced no-confidence motion which will be filed in the next period by opposition parties, stating that she trusts her party and coalition colleagues to support the Government.

President Enacts Bill Transferring Bucharest Public Transport Attributions To Town Hall

19:26, 23 Nov. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis enacted on Friday a bill which dissolves the Transport Ministry sub-division AMTB which managed public transport in Bucharest and moves its attributions to the capital’s Town Hall.

President Enacts Bill Regulating Airline Passenger Data Collection

19:01, 23 Nov. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis enacted on Friday a bill which regulates the collection of data from passengers of commercial airline flights, with regards to prevention of terrorism and other serious offenses.

Finance Minister Hints At January 2019 Minimum Wage Increase

18:41, 23 Nov. 2018
Romanian Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici stated on Friday that the country’s minimum wage increase will happen most probably in January 2019, apparently ending speculation that the government could raise the minimum income in December.

Opposition Parties Call For Resignation Of Bucharest Mayor Over Municipal Company Scandal

18:19, 23 Nov. 2018
High-ranking members of Romanian opposition parties called for the resignation of Bucharest Mayor Gabriela Firea on Friday, after a court decided to invalidate a town hall 2017 decision regarding the establishment of municipal companies in various areas of the city’s administration.

Government Approves Second Budget Revision Of 2018

18:01, 23 Nov. 2018
Romania’s Government approved on Friday a second budget revision for 2018, following an extra RON9.5 billion in state income and RON10.7 billion in spending and keeping within the deficit target of 2.9% of the country’s GDP, according to Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici.

Opposition Could File No-Confidence Motion Around December 10

17:18, 23 Nov. 2018
Opposition parties could file a no-confidence motion against the Viorica Dancila Government around December 10, liberal MP Ioan Cupsa told MEDIAFAX on Friday.

Supreme Court Appeal Cases Left Hanging As Bucharest Court Suspends Five-Judge Panels

16:46, 23 Nov. 2018
All of the Supreme Court’s (ICCJ) five-judge panels have been suspended on Friday, with all of their cases postponed, after the Bucharest Appeal Court admitted a challenge made by Social Democrat Party (PSD) chairman Liviu Dragnea against the procedure to re-dra them earlier in November.

Fire Engulfs Apartment Blocks Near Bucharest, Intervention Hampered By Lack Of Hydrants

16:34, 23 Nov. 2018
Firefighters faced a difficult intervention near Bucharest on Friday, after a fire started in the attic of two connected apartment blocks in Chiajna commune, Ilfov county, and quickly engulfed a third building.

Ruling Party Leader Contests New Judge Panel In His Appeal

15:54, 23 Nov. 2018
Social Democrat Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea filed a new contestation in his appeal trial to overturn a three and a half year prison sentence, stating that the new Supreme Court five-judge panel was selected before the Constitutional Court explained the exact procedure to follow.

Romanian Army Soldier Dies Electrocuted While Unloading Tanks For National Day Parade

15:02, 23 Nov. 2018
A Romanian Army soldier died in the Alba Iulia train station on Friday, after he was electrocuted while unloading a tank brought to the city for the National Day parade.

Parliament To Hold Solemn Meeting Marking Centennial On November 28

19:23, 21 Nov. 2018
The Standing Bureaus of Romania’s Lower Chamber and Senate decided on Wednesday that the country’s Parliament will hold a solemn meeting on November 28, to mark 100 years from the Great Union of 1918.

Prime Minister To Propose New Regional Development, Transportations Ministers

19:02, 21 Nov. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Wednesday that she will forward the proposals for Lia Olguta Vasilescu as regional development minister and Mircea Draghici as transportation minister, following President Iohannis’ refusal to appoint her previous nominees for the cabinet offices.

Senate Chairman: Ruling Coalition Could Challenge President To Constitutional Court

18:10, 21 Nov. 2018
Romanian Senate Chairman Calin Popescu Tariceanu hinted on Wednesday that the ruling coalition could take President Klaus Iohannis to the Constitutional Court, if the head of state continues to refuse the appointment of cabinet proposals in contradiction with his constitutional powers.

Ruling Party Holds Meeting To Discuss Key Cabinet Roles Impasse

17:22, 21 Nov. 2018
Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD) started on Wednesday a new meeting of its national executive committee, to discuss the actions it will take in response to President Klaus Iohannis refusing to appoint its proposals for new transportations and regional development ministers.

Hungarian Minority Party MP Leader: We Were Not Contacted Regarding A No-Confidence Motion

17:01, 21 Nov. 2018
Atilla Korodi, the leader of Hungarian minority party UDMR’s MP group in the Lower Chamber, announced on Wednesday that the party was not contacted by opposition regarding support for a no-confidence motion, adding though that the party is open to discussing one.

Romanian Auto Market Heads for Fifth Year of Growth

16:43, 21 Nov. 2018
October 2018 was the best October in the past decade for the local auto market, with 18,274 vehicles sold, 19.5% more than in October 2017, data from the Automotive Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA) showed Wednesday.

European Commission Urges Romania to Adjust Ballooning Public Deficit

16:41, 21 Nov. 2018
Romania's public deficit is seen reaching 3.3% of gross domestic product this year and the European Commission recommends an annual structural adjustment of at least 1% of GDP in 2019.

Ruling Party Decides On New Proposals For Transportations, Development Ministers – Sources

19:12, 20 Nov. 2018
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) voted in a top brass meeting on Tuesday evening to nominate Lia Olguta Vasilescu as development minister and Mircea Draghici for the transportations office, party sources told MEDIAFAX.

Constitutional Court Rejects Challenge To Data Protection Bill

18:31, 20 Nov. 2018
Romania’s Constitutional Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge made by the opposition Liberal Party against a bill which obliges communications operators to inform users who are targeted by interceptions of the matter within 60 days.

Seven New Ministers Sworn In Following Government Reshuffle

18:01, 20 Nov. 2018
Seven new ministers took the oath of office at Romania’s Cotroceni Palace on Tuesday, after a government reshuffle announced on Monday was partially admitted by President Klaus Iohannis.

Ruling Party Holds Meeting Following President’s Refusal To Appoint New Ministers

17:42, 20 Nov. 2018
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) summoned a meeting of its National Political Bureau on Tuesday afternoon, hours after President Klaus Iohannis refused to appoint new transportations and labor ministers.

Bucharest Court Decides Subway General Strike Illegal

17:21, 20 Nov. 2018
Magistrates of the Bucharest Court decided on Tuesday that the general strike planned by subway workers in Romania’s capital is illegal, after it previously made the same decision regarding a warning strike they held last Thursday.

European Commission: We Are Not Concerned With Romania’s Readiness For The EU Council Presidency

19:44, 19 Nov. 2018
The chief of European Commission spokespersons, Schinas Margaritis, stated on Monday that the European institution does not have any concerns on Romania’s capacity to take over the EU Council presidency.

Prime Minister Announces Eight Cabinet Changes In Government Reshuffle

19:03, 19 Nov. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Monday evening that she will propose the replacement of eight of her cabinet’s minister in a long-expected government reshuffle, including the transportations, economy and regional development ministers.

Bucharest Mayor Resigns As Ruling Party Deputy Chairman, Loses All Offices In The Party

18:50, 19 Nov. 2018
Bucharest Mayor Gabriela Firea announced on Monday that she resigned as party deputy chairman and was dismissed from PSD Ilfov leadership, following a meeting of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party’s (PSD) executive committee, effectively losing all of her offices within the party.

Appeal Hearings In Senate Chairman Perjury Case Postponed For January 2019

18:31, 19 Nov. 2018
The appeal to the case in which Romanian Senate Chairman Calin Popescu Tariceanu is accused of perjury has been postponed by the country’s Supreme Court until January 2019, after one of the case judges filed for retirement.