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Lower Chamber Committees Reject Two-Round Elections for Mayors

The judicial and administration committees of Romania’s Lower Chamber adopted on Tuesday a common report to reject a draft bill filed by the Liberal Party, which would return mayor elections to a two-round voting system.

Bucharest Mayor: The Current Draft Budgets Cuts 25% Of Capital’s Income

Bucharest General Mayor Gabriela Firea stated on Friday that the country’s capital stands to lose about 25% of last years’ income if the 2019 state budget proposal forwarded by the Government is passed, which would hamper the town hall’s ability to keep several of its commitments.

Dismissed Bucharest Prefect Appointed Counsellor To Mayor

The controversial former Bucharest Prefect, Speranta Cliseru, was appointed contractual counsellor on issues of mobility and infrastructure for Bucharest Mayor Gabriela Firea, Bucharest Town Hall representatives told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Govt Transfers EUR90M To Local Auth, Most Run By Ruling Party

Romania's Government has transferred around EUR90 million to local authorities, for infrastructure development projects and the construction of sports centers in rural areas, with most of the money going to units administered by the ruling Democratic Liberal Party (PDL).

Romanian Mayor Arrested For Corruption

Karoly Racz, mayor of Romania’s central city of Targu Secuiesc, has been placed under arrest for 29 days on charges of corruption.

Bucharest Mayor Wants Romania To Host 2020 Olympic Games

The general mayor of Romania’s capital Bucharest, Sorin Oprescu, said Monday hosting the 2020 Olympic Games in Bucharest would attract many investors and the move is backed by citizens.

Romanian Tourism Min Says Isn’t Considering Running For Bucharest Mayor

Romania’s Tourism Minister and interim president of the Democratic Liberal Party’s branch in capital Bucharest, Elena Udrea, told a news conference Thursday that she si not yet considering running for general mayor of Bucharest.

Romanian Suspended Craiova Mayor To Be Tried For Corruption In Custody

The suspended mayor of Romania’s southern city of Craiova, Antonie Solomon, indicted on charges of corruption and intellectual forgery, will be tried while held in custody, as the Galati Court of Appeals denied his request for release Friday.

Romanian Mayor Wins Trial Against Integrity Agency

Romanian social democrat Radu Mazare, mayor of the southeastern city of Constanta, has won a trial against the country’s National Integrity Agency, a governmental anticorruption body, which had accused Mazare of being incompatible with public office.

Romanian Indicted Mayor Announces Plan To Resign From Office, Quit Party Leadership

The suspended mayor of Romania’s southern city of Craiova, Antonie Solomon, indicted on charges of corruption and intellectual forgery, Thursday announced his intention to resign from the position of mayor and leader of the Democratic Liberal Party branch in Craiova.

Romanian Court Of Appeals Denies Release From Custody To Suspended Mayor

The suspended mayor of Romania’s southern city of Craiova, Antonie Solomon, indicted on charges of corruption and intellectual forgery, remains under arrest as a local court of appeals issued a final ruling Friday, denying his release.

Cluj Court Of Appeals Overrules Former Mayor’s Jail Time Suspension Contestation

The former mayor of the northern Romanian city of Baia Mare, Cristian Anghel, sentenced to two and a half years in prison for corruption, will serve his jail term as the Cluj Court of Appeals overruled Thursday a contestation against its previous ruling.

Bucharest Public Transport Drivers Give Up Strike, Resume Work Thursday Evening

Bucharest general mayor Sorin Oprescu said public transport workers who staged a spontaneous strike Thursday decided to give up protests and resume work Thursday evening.

Romanian Mayor Indicted On Corruption Charges

Romanian anticorruption prosecutors Friday indicted Antonie Solomn, the suspended mayor of Romania’s southern city of Craiova, on charges of bribery and intellectual forgery.

Romanian Court Denies Parole To Mayor Arrested For Corruption

Antonie Solomon, mayor of Romania’s southern city of Craiova, suspended from public office following his arrest on corruption charges, remains in custody as the court denied his request for parole Tuesday.

Romanian Mayor Suspended Following His Arrest On Corruption Charges

Democrat liberal Antonie Solomon, mayor of Romania’s southern city of Craiova, was suspended from public office Wednesday following his arrest on corruption charges.

Romanian Mayor Sentenced To 3 And 1/2 Years In Prison For Graft

The mayor of the southern Romanian town Ramnicu Valcea, Mircia Gutau, and former deputy mayor Nicolae Dicu have been sentenced to three years and a half in prison each for bribe taking.

Romania Sibiu Mayor Wants Four-Six Months As Mayor, PM Choice Interval

Romanian Sibiu mayor Klaus Johannis said he wants four – six months to choose between the position of prime minister and that of mayor, adding this is one of his conditions in the decision to accept or decline his nomination as prime minister.

Prosecutors To Investigate Constanta Mayor For Displaying Nazi Symbols

Romanian social democrat Radu Mazare will be investigated by prosecutors in Constanta, southeastern Romania, for displaying Nazi symbols in a fashion show in Black Sea resort Mamaia.

Bucharest General Mayor Ponders Run For Presidency

Bucharest general mayor Sorin Oprescu told Antena 3 channel on Sunday evening that he’s considering participating in the presidential elections as independent candidate and that he will decide in the upcoming period.

Bucharest District 4 Mayor’s Driving License Suspended On Suspicion Of Fraud

Cristian Popescu ‘Piedone’, mayor of district 4 of Romania’s capital city Bucharest, had his driving license suspended Monday by order of the prefect of Arges County, southern Romania, along other licenses involved in a major fraud case.

Presidency Rejects Business Ties Btw Romanian Pres, Interior Min Scandal Protagonist

Romanian President’s spokesperson Valeriu Turcan on Thursday dismissed media allegations regarding potential ties between acting President Traian Basescu, at the time when he was Bucharest mayor, and businessman Puiu Popoviciu, who was recently detained by anticorruption prosecutors.

Romanian Govt Granted Bucharest Mayoralty Ron35m To Pay Heat Subsidies – Mayor

Bucharest general mayor Sorin Oprescu said Wednesday morning that he received a notice from the government saying it gave the mayoralty 35 million lei (EUR1=RON3.8131) to cover heating subsidies.

Independent Sorin Oprescu Leads Elections For Bucharest Mayoralty

Bucharest elections officials on Monday said independent Sorin Oprescu leads the race for the city mayoralty with 56.55% of the votes against 43.45% of the votes gained by democrat liberal Vasile Blaga.

Court Rejects Sorin Oprescu’s Appeal

The challenge issued by Romanian senator Sorin Oprescu, against the decision of the Bucharest Electoral Office to reject his candidacy for Bucharest city hall, was rejected Thursday by the Bucharest Court.

Romanian Social Democrats Ask VP To Run For Bucharest Mayor, VP Declines

Leaders of Romania’s leftist opposition Social Democratic Party, or PSD, asked party vice-president Cristian Diaconescu Thursday evening to run for the general mayor seat in capital Bucharest, but Diaconescu declined, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Businessman Silviu Prigoana Might Run For Bucharest District 4 Mayor

Romanian businessman Silviu Prigoana might be the democrat liberal candidate for the position of Bucharest District 4 mayor, in the team led by party secretary general Vasile Blaga, who will, most likely, run for City hall, democrat liberal sources told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Leftist Opp Leader: Top Leaders Have Final Say On Bucharest Mayor Candidate

The leader of Romania’s leftist opposition Social Democratic Party, Mircea Geoana, said Saturday a final decision regarding the party’s candidate for Bucharest mayor has not yet been made.

Romania Former WBO World Champ Mihai Leu Runs For Hunedoara Mayoralty

Romania’s Conservative Party on Thursday will present the candidacy of member Mihai Leu, former WBO World Champion, for mayor position in Hunedoara municipality, western country.

Govt Secretary General Resigns Position To Run For Mayor Seat

Romanian Government secretary general Ilie Bolojan announced he resigns his position after on Monday he said he would run for the Oradea mayor seat, as the candidate of the National Liberal Party.

Bucharest District 6 Mayor Is Incompatible – Liberal Official

The vice president of the Bucharest branch of the Romanian National Liberal Party, Antonel Tanase, stated that the mayor of Bucharest District 6, Cristian Poteras, is incompatible with his position, since he is the manager of a firm.

Bucharest Social Democrats Appoint City Hall Candidate

The Romanian Social Democratic Party’s (PSD) Bucharest branch council decided unanimously that Marian Vanghelie would be the party’s candidate for Bucharest city hall, social democrat sources told MEDIAFAX.