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Ruling Party Plans Massive Electoral Rally in Bucharest for May 21

Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) is planning to hold an electoral on May 21 in Bucharest, aiming to gather 120,000 participants from counties in southern Romania, PSD secretary-general Codrin Stefanescu told MEDIAFAX on Tuesday.

President to Take Part in First Liberal Party Campaign Rally in Iasi – Sources

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis will attend, on Saturday, the Liberal Party’s first major electoral meeting in the EU elections campaign, scheduled to take place in Iasi, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Over 2,500 Protesters On March To Romanian National TV Network HQ

More than 2,500 protesters have left Bucharest's Victoriei Square on a march down Aviatorilor Boulevard to Dorobantilor Avenue, planning to rally again outside the headquarters of the public television network, TVR.

Romanian Opposition To Organize Anti-Government Protest Rally

Victor Ponta, leader of the Romanian opposition Social Democratic Party, said Wednesday the party will participle in the anti-government protest rally and march planned by the opposition Social Liberal Union.

Romanian Healthcare, Education Unions Announce Protests In Iasi

Education and healthcare system unionists in the Romanian city of Iasi are planning to hold a rally on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Romanian Opp Party Head Set To Join Unions’ Protest Rally During No-Conf Motion Debates In Parl

Victor Ponta, head of Romania’s opposition Social Democratic Party, which initiated a no-confidence motion to overthrow the democratic liberal Government, said Monday he would join unionists’ protest rally planned on October 27, when the Parliament is to debate and vote on the motion.

About 10,000 Romanian Education Unionists To Stage Protests On World Teachers’ Day

About 10,000 Romanian education system unionists are expected to participate in protests organized by the Federation of Free Unions in Education (FSLI) outside the Government’s headquarters Tuesday, on the World Teachers’ Day.

Ten Romanian Unionists Fined RON10,000 Following Unauthorized Police Rallies

Romanian union leaders Bogdan Hossu, Toader Paraschiv and Sebastian Oprescu and seven other participants in the events that took place Friday at the Presidential Palace, when police unionists organized an unauthorized rally, were fined 10,000 lei (EUR1=RON4.2648) each.

Three Romanian Police Officers Carrying Weapons During Recent Rallies Identified

Three Romanian police officers who were carrying weapons during unauthorized protests held last week outside the Presidential Palace were identified based on video recordings provided by the Bucharest Gendarmerie and analyzed by the Interior Ministry, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Tuesday

About 1,000 Romanians Rallied Outside Govt HQ Over Austere Measures

About 1,000 Romanian public sector workers affiliated with the Cartel Alfa union federation protested Thursday for two hours outside the Government’s headquarters in Bucharest and a delegation of there is to meet for talks with the labor minister.

Around 9,000 Romanian Unionists Protesting In Bucharest

Around 9,000 Romanian unionists affiliated with the confederation CNSLR-Fratia are taking part in the protest in Bucharest against the Government's austerity measures.

Romanian Unionists Protest Austerity Measures In Bucharest

Romanian unionists affiliated with the CNSRL Fratia federation are protesting Wednesday in central Bucharest over the government’s austerity measures which include wage cuts and public sector layoffs.

Over 20,000 Unionists To Rally In Bucharest On Sept 22

Over 20,000 unionists affiliated with Romanian union federation CNSLR-Fratia will take part in a rally in capital Bucharest Wednesday, September 22, in protest to public sector wage cuts and harsh austerity measures, union leader Marius Petcu said Monday.

Romanian Freelance Taxi Drivers To Protest If Income Tax For Authorized Individuals Is Enforced

Romanian freelance taxi drivers will stage a protest rally in July in capital Bucharest, should the Finance Ministry decide to increase taxes for authorized individual professionals, says a press release issued Tuesday by the association for freelance taxi drivers’ rights ADTI.

Romanians Continue Demonstrations Against Austerity Measures Outside Parliament HQ

About 300 unionists are picketing the Parliament building in Romania’s capital Bucharest for the third day in a row Wednesday, in protest to the Government’s austerity plan that cuts wages and pensions to keep the economy afloat.

Romanian Unionists Rally Outside Parliament HQ

Some 500 Romanian unionists rally Monday outside Parliament headquarters, protesting pension and wage cuts and demanding lawmakers to support their voters by rejecting the Government’s austerity plan.

Romanian Union Federations To Protest Outside Parl HQ June 8-15

Romanian union federations will stage a 3,000-person rally outside Parliament headquarters Monday and will go on a one-day full-blown strike the day the Government seeks a confidence vote for its austerity plan, union leaders said Thursday.

Romanian Unions Rallying In Bucharest Threaten To Go On Full Strike As Of May 31

Romanian unionist threaten to go on full-blown strike as of May 31 and to gather again in Victoriei Square in downtown Bucharest, at the Government’s headquarters, unless the government gets their message and resigns.

Romanian Mothers, Fathers, Children, Grandparents Picket Labor Ministry HQ

Over one hundred Romanian mothers, fathers, children and grandparents picketed Labor Ministry headquarters Monday, protesting against the child-rearing benefit cut.

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.

Romanian Govt Only Pays Bills To Cos Sponsoring Their Campaign – Leftist Presidential Candidate

Romanian social democrat presidential candidate Mircea Geoana Saturday accused the caretaker democrat liberal government of blackmailing companies by not paying off debts unless they give money to acting President Traian Basescu’s campaign.

Romanian Liberal Presidential Candidate Wants Single Term, Then Quits Politics

Romania’s liberal presidential candidate Crin Antonescu said Saturday at an election rally in Satu Mare, northern Romania, he will settle for a single term if elected president, keep all his promises and then quit politics.

Romania’s Fmr Sea Captain President Vows To Take Country Safe Ashore

Romanian president Traian Basescu, a former sea captain, said Saturday at an election rally in Timisoara, western Romania, that Romania is a ship whose crew he trusts and promised to take it safe to shore once the crisis, which he deemed a storm, passes.

Thousands Of Romanian Public Sector Workers Rallied Outside Govt Wednesday

About 12,000 public sector workers from all over the country rallied Wednesday outside the Romanian government demanding country leaders do something to ensure their higher pay, job stability and decent pensions.

About 20,000 Unionists Expected To Rally In Bucharest On Jul 9

Romanian union confederation Cartel Alfa decided Monday to organize a rally in Bucharest on July 9 and 20,000 people are expected to join the protest.

Romanian „Noua Dreapta” Marches Against Homosexuality Ahead Of Gay Pride Parade

A few dozen people attend a rally for normality and against homosexuality and abortion Saturday, organized by far-rightist group "Noua Dreapta" a few hours before a gay pride parade to take place in Romania’s capital city Bucharest.

Over 7,000 Unionists Rally Thursday In Bucharest Demanding Job Security

Over 7,000 unionists affiliated to Romania’s National Union Bloc (BNS) have started an ample rally Thursday in Bucharest, demanding the keeping of jobs and affordable prices for basic services.

Rally At Romanian Carmaker Dacia Ended, Union Says Further Protests Expected

Employees of Romanian carmaker Automobile Dacia, the local unit of France’s Renault, ended the rally attended by over 6,000 people who urged the Government to keep the pollution tax for cars and protect jobs in the auto industry.

Over 6,000 People Attend Rally Of Romanian Carmaker Dacia Employees

Over 6,000 people joined the rally organized by employees of Romanian carmaker Automobile Dacia, the local unit of France’s Renault, urging the Government to keep the pollution tax for cars and protect jobs in the auto industry.

About 2,000 Dacia Employees Attend Rally Demanding Job Security In Auto Industry

About 2,000 employees of Romanian carmaker Automobile Dacia, the local unit of France’s Renault, are protesting in Mioveni, southern Romania, urging the Government to keep the pollution tax for cars and protect jobs in the auto industry.

Romanian Education Unions Start Major Protest In Bucharest

Several thousands of Romanian education unionists started, Wednesday, the rally in Bucharest’s Constitution Square, protesting against the fact that the Government challenged in the Constitutional Court the law hiking teacher salaries by 50%.

Artişti din 11 ţări, la Kronstadt Jazz Festival (Galerie Video)

Cea de-a doua ediţie a Kronstadt Jazz Festival, care se va desfăşura la Braşov, în perioada 5-7 septembrie, va reuni 43 de artişti din 11 ţări, o noutate a acestei ediţii fiind organizarea unui "rally" cu scenă mobilă ce va fi amplasată în diverse locaţii în aer liber.

Romanian Teachers Say No Gift Vouchers For Easter Spells Religious Discrimination

Unions of teachers in Romania’s capital city Bucharest sent an open letter to Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu Wednesday saying the ban on granting gift vouchers creates discrimination on religious criteria.

Romanian Road Transporters Organize Protest Rally In Capital City Bucharest

Nearly 200 transporters set fifty trucks on motion Sunday morning and headed for Bucharest’s Constitutiei Square where they organized a protest rally, as the Transports Ministry postponed signing the protocol eliminating road tolls and amending the laws regulating their activity.

Romania Dacia Renault Employees Continue Strike, Several Unions Rally At Noon

Employees of carmaker Dacia Pitesti, the local unit of French Renault, are on the fourth day of general strike Thursday and a rally will be held at noon.