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Netherlands To Grant Work Permits To Romanians, Bulgarians Only In Exceptional Cases

Romanian and Bulgarian citizens, as well as immigrants from outside the European Union, will be granted work permits in the Netherlands only in “exceptional cases”, according to a new measure adopted by the Dutch Parliament, Novinite.com reported Friday.

Somali Pirates Demand Record Ransom For Asian Glory – Media

The Somali pirates who have captured the Asian Glory ship, which also had two Romanians in its crew, allegedly demand a record $15 million ransom to release the ship, according to Ukrainian intelligence sources quoted by the Bulgarian News Agency.

Denmark, Greece Lift Labor Restrictions For Romanians, Bulgarians

Denmark and Greece have lifted the labor restrictions for Romanian and Bulgarian citizens, but many member states of the European Union will maintain them for another three years, EUObserver reported.

Irish Govt Maintains Labor Restriction For Romanians, Bulgarians

The Irish government decided Wednesday to maintain the labor permit policy for Romanians and Bulgarians after January 1 as well, but the citizens of these two countries will be favored compared to citizens outside the EU, according to a press release issued by the concerned ministry in Dublin.

Belgium Extends Labor Restrictions For Romanians, Bulgarians

The Belgian federal Government decided Friday to extend by three years, until December 31, 2009, the restrictions imposed on Romanians and Bulgarians on the labor market, said a press release issued by the Government in Brussels.

Four Romanians, Three Bulgarians Arrested For Bank Fraud In Greece

Four Romanians and three Bulgarians were arrested in Greece, as they were carrying a large number of fake credit cards, clones of original ones, copied by "skimming." They were active in England and in Athens, Ana-mpa.gr informed.

EC Sues Italy, Poland For Failure To Enact Free Movement Laws For Romanians

The European Commission on Wednesday said it referred Italy and Poland to the European Court of Justice for failing to implement Community laws on freedom of movement, following the accession of Romania and Bulgaria.

Four Bulgarian Nationals Dead, Five Injured In Major Car Crash C Romania

Four people died and five were injured Friday night when the driver of a microbus transporting Bulgarian citizens tried to overtake another car and smashed into three vehicles on the opposite lane in central Romania.