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13 gendarmes injured after the Sunday night protests in Bucharest

Thirteen gendarmes were injured, four of them hospitalized, and several criminal cases have been filed following protests in Bucharest, police said on Monday.

Public Finance Employees Stage Protests in Cluj and Iasi

Hundreds of employees of Romania’ Public Finance Administration held protests in Cluj and Iasi on Tuesday over concerns of a bill which would abolish regional finance directorates.

More Courts and Prosecutor’s Offices Join Protests Against Judicial Decree

One court and multiple prosecutor’s offices announced on Tuesday that they will join a growing list of judicial institutions suspending their non-urgent activity, in protest against a recent Government judicial decree which magistrate associations say will negatively impact the justice system.

Protests Against Romanian Gendarmerie Announced For National Day Festivities

Multiple protest events against the Romanian Gendarmerie’s participation at National Day festivities and parades were announced for Saturday, with groups including football hooligans calling for the institution’s withdrawal from the events.

Romanian Education Unionists To Picked Education Ministry HQ Friday

About 300 Romanian education unionists will picked Friday the headquarters of the Education Ministry, the Federation of Free Unions in Education (FSLI) said Wednesday.

Romanian PM Asks Interior Minister To Deal With Violent Protesters

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc called on Interior Minister Traian Igas to order measures against people who will engage in acts of violence during protests, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Monday.

About 150 Romanian Teachers Picket Education Ministry HQ

About 150 teachers from schools in the northeastern Romanian counties of Botosani and Suceava are picketing the Education ministry in Bucharest Monday, in protest to not having received their salaries for February.

Romanian Govt, Unions Reached No Compromise On Labor Code – Union Leader

Talks between the Romanian Government and labor unions on the Labor Code have failed, because of the labor minister's inflexibility and the Executive's attempt at manipulation, union leader Bogdan Hossu said Friday, adding that protests will continue.

Romanian Unions To Start Protests Against Labor Code On February 28

Romanian unionists are calling for a general strike to start on the day President Basescu receives the draft Labor Code and Social Dialogue Code, and will organize local protests starting with February 28.

Romanian Military Retirees Threaten Protests In Bucharest Over Recalculated Military Pensions

The Romanian Union of Laid off Military Staff will stage protests in capital Bucharest on January 24 disgruntled that authorities refuse to observe court rulings on recalculated military pensions.

Over 400 Romanian Military Retirees Protest In SE Romania Over Recalculated Military Pensions

About 400 Romanian military retirees protested Monday morning outside the Constanta Prefecture’s headquarters in southeastern Romania over the Government decision recalculating military pensions.

Over 80,000 Expected To Protest Wednesday, As Romania’s Govt Faces No-Conf Vote

Romania’s major trade unions said Friday over 80,000 people will stage a major protest in capital Bucharest on October 27, when the Government faces a no-confidence vote in Parliament.

Almost 200 Driving Instructors Protest In Bucharest Over Low Pay

Almost 200 driving instructors are protesting Wednesday in Bucharest’s Constitutiei Square, displeased that driving training fees are cashed by the driving school, which subsequently pays them based on a service provision contract.

Romanian Unions Mull 50,000-People Rally In Bucharest During No-Conf Motion Debates

Romania’s major union federations are planning a major rally in capital Bucharest on October 27, when Parliament is to debate the opposition’s no-confidence motion that aims to overthrow the Government over its austere measures.

Romanian President, PM To Discuss Fin Ministry Incentives Sunday

Romania’s President Traian Basescu and Prime Minister Emil Boc will meet Sunday to discuss the situation of bonuses at the Finance Ministry, following two days of protests among ministry and fiscal administration employees over unpaid incentives, Basescu told Pro TV in an interview Sunday.

Romanian Public Sector Employees Protest In Bucharest, Countrywide Over Unpaid Bonuses

Hundreds of Romanian public sector employees are protesting Thursday in capital Bucharest and countrywide over the non-payment of wage bonuses and incentives.

Some 5,000 Romanian Education Unionists Protest In Bucharest Tuesday

Almost 5,000 affiliated with the Federation of Free Unions in Education (FSLI) are protesting Tuesday, World Teachers’ Day, outside the Government’s headquarters, demanding decent salaries, the cancellation of layoff plans and investments in schools.

Romanian Education Unionists Protest Ouside Presidential Palace On World Teachers’ Day

Romanian unionists affiliated with education union federations FEN and ‘Spiru Haret’ will stage protests outside the Presidential Palace on October 5, the World Teachers’ Day.

Romanian Union Leaders Agree On Joint Protests Of Up To 80,000 People

The leaders of Romania’s major trade union confederations decided Thursday to hold joint protests, meaning the rally planned for October 7 might be postponed to allow more time to mobilize 70,000-80,000 people.

Romanian Unionists’ Protests Ended With No Incidents

Romanian unionists’ protests on Tuesday ended with no incidents, almost one hour earlier than initially announced by organizers.

Romanian President Expects Govt’s Report On Unauthorized Police Protest March

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Monday, at the swearing-in ceremony of the country’s new Interior Minister Traian Igas, that he expects the Government’s report regarding the unauthorized protest march of police workers last Friday, in front of the presidential palace.

Romanian Union Leaders Ask Protesters To Go Home, Return For New Rallies On October 7

President Bogdan Hossu and other leaders of Romania’s Cartel Alfa union federation asked the people protesting Friday at the Cotroceni presidential palace to go home and return here for a new round of protests on October 7, when an ample rally is organized to mark Decent Labor Day.

Romanian Unionists Continue Protests In Bucharest Over Austerity Measures

About 4,000 Romanian health, education and social care workers affiliated with the Cartel Alfa union federation will protest Thursday at the Government’s headquarters over austerity measures implemented by the Government.

Around 20,000 People To Protest Wednesday Over Romanian Govt’s Austere Measures

Around 20,000 people will protest Wednesday, in Bucharest’s Revolutiei Square and at the Government’s headquarters, displeased with the Executive's austerity measures.

Romanian Police Officers Countrywide Set Off Protests, Reduced Activity Over Wage Cuts

Romanian police officers countrywide set off protests Monday and reduced their activity over the 25% wage cut imposed by the Government in July.

Romanian PM, Unionists Fail To Reach Common Ground; Protests To Go On

Talks held Saturday between Romanian unionists and Prime Minister Emil Boc failed, and unionists said they would continue protests, arguing talks brought them nothing but empty promises.

Talks Btw Romanian Labor Min, Unionists Fail; Protests To Go On

Talks held Friday between representatives of Romanian union confederations and Labor Minister Ioan Botis have failed, with unionists saying they will continue protests, as no concrete decision regarding their demands was made.

Romanian Farmers Put Off Planned Protests Until Early Oct For Talks With New Minister

Romanian farmers’ union federation Agrostar and the National Federation of Farm Producers (FNPAR) put off planned protests until early October in order to hold talks with the new Agriculture Minister Valeriu Tabara.

Hundreds Of Farmers Protest Across Romania Calling For State Support For Agriculture

Several hundred farmers formed picket lines at prefects’ offices in towns across Romania, demanding the resignation of Agriculture Minister Mihail Dumitru and increased state support for agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry.

Romanian Unions To Rally On Oct 7 Over Public Sector Wage Law

Romanian unionists will rally in capital Bucharest on October 7, the World Day for Decent Work, angered by the country’s unitary wage law regulating wages across the public sector, which lowers salaries of all public sector workers as of next year.

Romanian Police Union Threatens Protests Over Planned Layoffs

Romanian police unionists will stage protests if the bodies subordinated to the Interior Ministry are restructured, union leader Marin Gruia told MEDIAFAX Monday.

Romanian Farmers Set To Stage Ample Protest Rally In Bucharest On Sept 9

Romanian farmers and unionists in the agriculture sector will stage an ample protest rally in capital city Bucharest on September 9, disgruntled that authorities don’t support the country's agriculture sector.

Romanian Unionists Cease Protests Outside Parliament, Rallies To Follow If Austerity Plan Approved

Romanian unionists, who gathered outside Parliament headquarters to support the opposition’s no-confidence motion, ended their protests at about 3.30 p.m. and decided to unblock the streets nearby the Parliament.

Over 20,000 Romanians To Protest On Day Parliament Votes On No-Confidence Motion

Romania’s five large union confederations on Thursday said at least 20,000 people will picket the Parliament building on June 15, the day lawmakers hold a vote on the opposition’s no-confidence motion against the Government’s austerity plan.

Romanian Unionists Resume Protests Tuesday, Call For Resignation Of Govt, President

Nearly 400 Romanian unionists rallied Tuesday outside Parliament headquarters for the second day in a row, protesting pension and wage cuts and calling for the resignation of the Government and President Traian Basescu.

Thousands Protest Pension, Wage Cuts Across Romania

Thousands of people staged rallies Thursday in several cities across Romania in protest to the planned wage and pension cuts the Government wants to pass into legislation next week by seeking a confidence vote in Parliament.

Romanian Unionists Resume Daily Protests At Presidential Palace, Govt HQ

About one hundred unionists picketed the presidential palace in Bucharest Monday, the third day of protests after authorities announced drastic wage and pension cuts in a bid to move the country out of recession.

Romanians Continue Protests, Call On President And Govt To Resign Over Austerity Plan

About 200 Romanian unionists are protesting Thursday outside the presidential palace in Bucharest and call on the president and government to resign because of the austerity plan authorities announced.

Romanian Public Sector Unionists Start Protests Over Cost Cutting Measures Thursday

Romanian unionists will stage a four-day protest starting Thursday and 1,000 people will picked the Government’s headquarters and the Presidential Palace, disgruntled with the anti-crisis measures announced by the country’s authorities.

Romanian Union Leader Announces Daily Protests, 40,000 To Rally On May 19

Romania’s Cartel Alfa union confederation head, Bogdan Hossu, said Monday that almost 1,000 people will protest daily outside the Government and the presidential palace in capital Bucharest and on May 19 there will be a 40,000-person rally in the city’s center.