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Several Hundreds Protest Corruption Outside Event Launching Romania’s EU Council Presidency

20:51, 10 Ian. 2019
Several hundred people were attending a protest near the Romanian Athenaeum on Thursday evening, which hosts the event marking the official start of the country’s EU Council presidency.

Judicial Inspectorate Deputy Chief Favorite To Lead Magistrate Investigation Section

20:13, 10 Ian. 2019
The deputy-chief inspector of Romania’s Judicial Inspectorate, Gheorghe Stan, obtained the highest score in Thursday’s interviews for the office of chief of the recently-founded magistrate investigation section, with top judicial watchdog CSM set to vote on confirming his appointment.

Prime Minister Re-Sends Proposals For New Transports And Regional Development Minister

19:34, 10 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Thursday that she re-sent the proposals for new transports and regional development minister, despite the fact that President Klaus Iohannis announced earlier that he rejected them for reasons of legality.

Justice Minister Re-Sends President CNSAS Files For Chief Anticorruption Prosecutor Nominee

19:06, 10 Ian. 2019
Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader announced on Thursday that he re-sent President Klaus Iohannis the CNSAS certificates which show that his nominee for chief anticorruption prosecutor, Adina Florea, did not collaborate with the country’s former Communist political police.

Poll: 2018 Was Hard for Recruiting – 29 Interviews to One Hire

18:04, 10 Ian. 2019
Nearly nine out of ten companies had a tougher time finding suitable employees in 2018 compared with previous years, interviewing an average 29 candidates before hiring one person, a poll by HappyRecruiter showed Thursday.

Lower Chamber Chairman Will Not Attend Meeting With European Commission President

18:01, 10 Ian. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s Lower Chamber, Liviu Dragnea, will not attend a scheduled meeting with European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker on Friday, as he is abroad. The EU official will instead meet with the chamber’s deputy chief Florin Iordache.

Galati County: Man Wanted On European Warrant Escapes Authorities Shortly After Capture

17:27, 10 Ian. 2019
A fugitive from Galati County, wanted on an European warrant for suspected offences in Austria, managed to escape authorities shortly after he was captured on Thursday.

Lower Chamber Deputy Chairman: President’s Reasons For Rejecting Cabinet Proposals Are Not Legal

17:11, 10 Ian. 2019
The deputy chairman of Romania’s Lower Chamber, Florin Iordache, told MEDIAFAX on Thursday that the reasons presented by President Klaus Iohannis for his refusal to name several new ministers are illegal and contradict previous Constitutional Court decisions.

Top Anticorruption Agency Requests Dismissal Of Controversial Ploiesti Prosecutor

15:54, 10 Ian. 2019
The interim chief of Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), Calin Nistor, requested on Thursday the dismissal of controversial DNA Ploiesti prosecutor Lucian Onea and of other three prosecutors from the territorial structure

President Announces Reasons For Rejecting Cabinet Proposals

15:06, 10 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Thursday his reasons for rejecting the last four cabinet appointment proposals made by Prime Minister Viorica Dancila within the last couple of months.

Seven Counties Under Code Yellow Warning Of Snowstorms

13:56, 10 Ian. 2019
Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued on Thursday a code yellow warning of snowstorms and heavy snowfall for seven counties in the Moldova region, in effect from Thursday night until Friday afternoon.

Romania’s Bank Tax Could Lower Interests on Deposits

20:37, 09 Ian. 2019
The so-called “greed tax” on bank assets will not necessarily affect lending so much as it might prompt the bank to cut costs by lowering interest rates on deposits, which are already below the inflation rate.

Romanian Government Assigns New Interim Bucharest Prefect

19:01, 09 Ian. 2019
The Romanian Government decided on Thursday to assign Romulus Sever Stana as interim Bucharest prefect, two weeks after previous prefect Speranta Cliseru was dismissed, according to Government spokesperson Nelu Barbu.

European Commission Vice-President Criticizes The State Of Rule Of Law In Romania

18:57, 09 Ian. 2019
The EU’s Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Jyrki Katainen, included Romania in the list of countries which have problems with the rule of law in an interview on Wednesday.

Flu Infection Causes Fifth Death This Season

18:14, 09 Ian. 2019
A 70-year old man from Mures county died on Monday due to type A influenza, being the fifth death attributed to the virus this season, Romania’s National Institute for Public Health (INSP) announced on Wednesday.

Prime Minister: Romania Will Officially Launch EU Council Presidency On Thursday And Friday

17:38, 09 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Wednesday that the presidents of EU institutions will visit Romania over the next two days to attend the official launch of the country’s EU Council presidency.

CNSAS Chairman: Top Anticorruption Prosecutor Nominee Has Non-Collaboration Verdict

17:21, 09 Ian. 2019
The Justice Minister’s nominee for chief anticorruption prosecutor, Adina Florea, was declared as not having collaborated with Romania’s Communist political police Securitate in 2007, according to the chairman of the institution studying Securitate archives CNSAS, Constantin Buchet.

Defense Ministry Files Complaint Against President’s Renewal Of Joint Chief Of Staff’s Term

16:53, 09 Ian. 2019
Romania’s Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it filed a complaint with the Presidential Administration against the decision made by President Klaus Iohannis to renew the term of the current joint chief of staff, General Nicolae Ciuca.

Fire Engulfs Six Houses In Bucharest, One Injured

15:42, 09 Ian. 2019
Six house in the Aparatorii Patriei neighborhood of Bucharest were engulfed by flames after a fire started on Tuesday night, with one person hospitalized due to smoke intoxication.

Major Transports Federation Urges Romanian Transporters To Stop Activity On Thursday Morning

15:22, 09 Ian. 2019
The Federation of Romanian Transports Operators (FORT) urged all Romanian transports operators to stop their activity on Thursday, between 08.00 and 13.00 local time, in solidarity with a protests in Brussels against the EU’s Mobility Package.

Romania Offers To Receive Five Migrants From Ships Stuck In The Mediterranean

20:01, 08 Ian. 2019
Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry announced on Tuesday that it offered to take over five migrants from the 248 recently received by Malta and from other 49 stuck on two ships which are currently denied docking in the country and in neighboring Italy.

Health Minister Announces Checks In Maternity Hospitals Nationwide

19:47, 08 Ian. 2019
Romanian Health Minister Sorina Pintea announced on Tuesday that she ordered checks regarding the state of nosocomial infections in all maternity clinics throughout the country, which will begin most likely on January 15.

Former Anticorruption Chief Laura Codruta Kovesi Challenges Her Dismissal From Office At ECHR

18:03, 08 Ian. 2019
The former chief prosecutor of Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), Laura Codruta Kovesi, announced on Tuesday that she challenged the decision which led to her dismissal from office at the European Court of Human Rights, citing human rights violations.

Declic: UN Launches Investigation Into Romanian Gendarmerie Violence At August 10 Rally

17:01, 08 Ian. 2019
The United Nations has launched an inquiry into the violent intervention of the Romanian Gendarmerie at last year’s anti-government rally in Bucharest, on August 10, and requested explanations from the Romanian Government, according to civil activism platform Declic.

Former Interim Anticorruption Chief Points To Recording As Reason For Relinquishing The Office

16:02, 08 Ian. 2019
The former interim chief prosecutor of Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) Anca Jurma said on Tuesday decided to relinquishing the office due to several events recorded during her six-month term, including the leaking of a private discussion with another prosecutor.

President Challenges Referendum Bill To Constitutional Court

20:07, 07 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis challenged at the Constitutional Court on Monday a bill which amend the country’s referendum law, citing changes which contrast with previous court decisions.

European Commission Reacts To Suit Brought By Romanian Ruling Party Leader, Will File Observations

19:43, 07 Ian. 2019
The European Commission said in response to a MEDIAFAX inquiry that it took note of the lawsuit brought forth by the leader of the Romanian ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) Liviu Dragnea and that it will file observations with the case in an “adequate timeframe”.

President Appoints Interim Transports And Development Ministers

18:33, 07 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed on Monday the decrees appointing new interim transports and regional development ministers, in the context of a cabinet appointments dispute with PM Viorica Dancila over full-time ministers.

New Convictions In Berevoiesti Slavery Case: Seven Sentenced To Prison

16:57, 07 Ian. 2019
Seven culprits received prison sentences for their roles in the mass slavery case in Berevoiesti, Arges county, bringing the total number of sentences in the case to 18.

Pillar II Private Pension Funds Had Assets RON48.1B End-November

16:28, 07 Ian. 2019
Net assets of mandatory private pension funds in Romania (Pillar II) stood at RON48.1 billion at the end of November 29018, up 23% on the year, according to financial watchdog data.

Interim Chief Anticorruption Prosecutor Announces She Will Relinquish Office

14:49, 07 Ian. 2019
The interim chief prosecutor of Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), Anca Jurma, announced on Monday that she does not want to continue her term in office, according to Justice Minister Tudorel Toader.

Recording Apparently Showing DNA Prosecutors Plotting Indictment Of Judges Leads To Criminal Case

18:58, 04 Ian. 2019
Romania’s General Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday evening that it opened a criminal case regarding a recording which apparently shows Oradea anticorruption prosecutors plotting criminal cases against judges in the county, with the purpose to intimidate them.

Anti-Terrorism Agency To Investigate Case Of Illegal Access To Bucharest Traffic Light System

18:16, 04 Ian. 2019
Romania’s top anti-terrorism agency DIICOT has taken over the investigation in a case where unauthorized individuals gained access and tampered with the computer system managing traffic lights in Bucharest in the last days of 2018.

President: Justice Minister’s Proposals For Lead Prosecutor Offices Are Under Analysis

18:09, 04 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Friday that proposals made by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader, regarding the appointment of five leading prosecutors the head of state previously rejected, are currently being analyzed by the Presidential Administration’s judicial department.

Defense Minister: State Military Pensions Will Be Indexed With Average Yearly Inflation Rate

17:46, 04 Ian. 2019
Romania’s Defense Minister, Gabriel Les, announced on Friday that military pensions paid by the state will be indexed with the average yearly inflation rate, after a government decree in this regard was passed last year.

Ruling Party Secretary General: President Refused Cabinet Proposals Without Reason

16:58, 04 Ian. 2019
The secretary-general of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Codrin Stefanescu accused President Klaus Iohannis of rejecting proposals for new transports and development ministers without a valid reason and “because he felt liked doing it”.

President Announces He Will Not Dismiss General Prosecutor

16:08, 04 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Thursday that he will reject the proposal made by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader to dismiss the country’s general prosecutor.

One Dead In Bucharest Subway Accident

19:10, 03 Ian. 2019
A deadly incident took place at the Bucharest subway on Thursday, after an individual was hit by a subway train near the heavily circulated Piata Romana station.

President Signs Decrees Vacating Transports And Development Offices Following Deadlock

18:30, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed on Thursday the decrees which vacate the offices of transports and regional development minister, after the cabinet members holding the roles resigned during a month-long stand-off between the head of state and the prime minister on cabinet appointments.

President Sends Bill Amending Education Law Back To Parliament

17:57, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis decided to send a bill amending the country’s Education Law back to the Parliament for re-examination, after he considered that changes to the number of classes were done without proper assessments of their effects.