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Romania To Reanalyze Rosia Montana Gold Mining Project

Romania’s Economy ministry will reanalyze the country’s contract with Canada’s Gabriel Resources on the gold mining project in the western Rosia Montana, minister Ion Ariton told a news conference Saturday.

Romanian Suppliers To Disclose Sources Of Electricity Under New Bill

Romania’s Economy Ministry has drafted a bill that would compel energy suppliers to inform consumers on the origins of the electricity they are selling.

Romania’s Econ Min Launches Smart Grid Development Plan

Romania’s Economy Minister Ion Ariton approved two days ago a plan of action aiming to introduce smart power grids in Romania, said Tuesday Claudiu Stafie, state secretary within the ministry.

Romania’s New Econ Min Pledges To Keep The Govt Agenda On Track

Romania’s new economy minister, Ion Ariton, said Friday in his first press conference as minister, that he will continue the programs started by the Government, with emphasis placed on “getting over this difficult period” of economic crisis.

Romania To Select Broker For Petrom Stake Sell By Mid-Sept

Romanian Economy Minister Adriean Videanu on Thursday said the ministry will select a broker by mid-September to sell nearly 10% in leading oil company OMV Petrom (SNP.RO).

Romanian Economy Ministry May Cut 10-15% Of Staff By Year-End – Sources

The staff of Romania’s Ministry of Economy could be cut by 10-15% by the end of the year and the number of state secretaries may be reduced to three from five, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Thursday.

Romanian Economy Min Admits Some People Were Hired In State Cos For Political Reasons

Romania’s Economy Minister admitted Thursday that certain employees in state-run companies have been hired on political criteria, adding 5,000 employees in these companies were laid off last year.

Romania’s Economy Min Resumes Debates On Draft Law Supporting Young Entrepreneurs

Romanian youths that plan to set up firms will be exempt from paying taxes on profit and salaries in the first three years, according to a draft law put up for public debate by Romania’s Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Business Environment, after a similar draft act was debated in September 2009.

Romania’s Govt May Dissolve Privatization Auth, Include It In Econ Ministry – Sources

Romania’s government plans to dissolve the country’s privatization authority AVAS, either by merging it with the Economy Ministry’s office for state participations and privatization in industry OPSPI, or by setting up a new department within the ministry.

Romanian Power Holdings Setup Started In Feb – Ministry

The setting up of Romania's power holdings started in February, following talks with the interested parties, according to an Economy Minister response to statement of the social democrat deputy Iulian Iancu, who said the decision is too important to be made by an ousted government.

Romanian Econ Min To Merge 14 Institutes Into 2 Units In Energy, Industry Sectors

Romanian Economy Ministry plans to merge 14 research institutes into two structures, operating in the industry and energy sectors, economy minister Adriean Videanu said Monday.

Romanian Econ Min-Owned Cos To Hike Salaries By 5% In ’09

The gross salaries of the employees with 26 companies owned by the Romanian Economy Minister will increase by 5% in 2009, to cover the projected inflation rate.

Econ Min: Romgaz Is Profitable, Has Strategic Importance For Romania

Romania’s Economy and Finance Minister Varujan Vosganian said in a statement that gas company Romgaz Medias is profitable and has a strategic importance for the country’s economy.