benefits

Government To Cut Early Education Coupons, Limit Travel Discounts For Pensioners

Romania's Government will not provide next year the new social coupons only just introduced through the new education law, destined for low-income households with preschool children, will cut indemnities for veterans of the 1989 revolution and will restrict travel discounts.

Romania Cannot Reduce Social Security Contributions In 2011 – President

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Saturday that, in his opinion, it is impossible to reduce social security contribution rates in 2011.

Romanian Senate Tacitly Adopts Child-Rearing Benefit Decree

Romania’s Senate adopted tacitly Wednesday an emergency decree regulating child-rearing benefits, which have been differentiated depending on the duration of maternity leave.

Romanian Fin Min, Labor Min, PM Meet For Talks On Child Rearing Benefits

Romanian Finance Minister Gheorghe Ialomitianu and Labor Minister Ioan Botis Wednesday arrived at the Government headquarters to meet with Prime Minister Emil Boc for new talks on the measures regarding child rearing benefits, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romania Senate: Child-Rearing Benefits To Be Paid Within 60 Days Since Submission Of Applications

Romanian senators on Monday decided the payment of child-rearing benefits and state allowances for children will be made within 60 days since the submission of applications.

Romania To Cut By 15% Benefits For People Assisting First-Degree Disability Pensioners

Romania’s Government decided to reduce by 15%, as of June, 2010, the benefits granted to people having in care pensioners with first-degree disability, and also discarded the financial aid granted to teachers for the purchase of books.

Romanian State Secretaries, State Representatives In Cos Compelled To Donate Benefits

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc called on secretaries of state and state representatives in companies where the state is minority shareholder to donate all their benefits for a period of six months to a national solidarity fund.

Romania Slashes Child-Rearing Benefit From June 1 – PM Adviser

Romania’s Government will reduce child-rearing benefits starting June 1 and it will soon be decided whether the benefits will drop to a given percentage or a fixed sum, said Tuesday Andreea Paul-Vass, economic adviser to Prime Minister Emil Boc.

Romanian Govt Mulls Taxing Child, Disabled Benefits By 15% – Sources

Romania’s Government is considering taxing several social benefits, such as allowances for children or people with disabilities, by 15%, in an attempt to reduce budget spending, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Friday.