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European Commission Official: Romania Last in EU Research Spending

European Commission official Aurora Mordonu said on Friday that Romania ranks last in the European Union regarding spending for research and innovation, during an event launching country-specific recommendations for Romania on Friday.

Romania Ranked Tenth In Europe Regarding New Shopping Center Development In 2011-2012

Romania is ranked tenth regarding new shopping center development in 2011 and 2012, with projects totaling 256,000 square meters, according to a research conducted by real estate consulting company Cushman&Wakefield.

Poor Air Quality In Bucharest Killed Over 800 People Btw 2004-2009

Over 800 Bucharest residents, who died between 2004 and 2009, could have been saved if the average annual level of fine particles found in the air had been kept within the limits set by the World Health Organization, shows a research conducted by an NGO.

Romanians Spent 5% Less On Fast Moving Consumer Goods In 2010 – GfK

Romanians spent 5% less on fast moving consumer goods last year compared to 2009, according to survey conducted by market research company GfKRomania.

Romanian Consumers Among Most Affected By Crisis In 2010 – GfK

Romanian and Greek consumers felt the worst effects of the crisis and the high public debt out of all Europeans last year, while Germans were the best off, according to a study by GfK.

Romanian Econ Min Seeks To Privatize Or Close Research-Development Institutes

Romania’s Economy Ministry is planning to sell or shut down several research and development institutes and will consult with local and international bodies on the matter, according to an official document obtained by MEDIAFAX.

Christmas Budget Of Half Of Romanians Below RON400 – Study

The Christmas budget of almost half of Romanians is below 400 lei (EUR1=RON4.2901), according to a survey conducted by the Romanian Institute for Evaluation and Strategy (IRES).

Romania Ranked Seventh Among States Prepared For Internet Applications Of Tomorrow

Romania is ranked seventh among 14 states considered to be prepared for internet applications of tomorrow, such as HD internet protocol television and high quality video communications, which will be adopted on a widespread scale in the upcoming years.

Romanian Environment Fund To Pay For Electric Car Research Projects

Research programs in Romania for the development and manufacturing of electric cars will be conducted by an inter-ministry workgroup and will be funded from the country’s Environment Fund, which also finances the country’s clunkers program, Economy Minister Adriean Videanu said Wednesday.

Only 4% Of Romanians Shopped Online In 2008 – EC Research

Romanians and Bulgarians are most distrustful about the cross border internet shopping in the European Union and only 4% of Romanian and 3% of Bulgarian consumers shopped online last year, according to a research conducted by the European Commission.

Bucharest Ranked 38th Most Expensive City By Industrial Space Rents – C&W

Industrial space rents in Romania's capital city Bucharest remained unchanged last year, at EUR48/sqm per year, which places Bucharest 38th among 49 most expensive cities in terms of rental costs for industrial spaces, according to real estate consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield.

Romanian Defense R&D Lab Blast Kills One

A blast occurred Monday at the Scientific and Defense Research Laboratory of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, killing one officer who was working there, the ministry said.

Romanian Fin min Meets With Disgruntled Researchers

Romanian finance minister Gheorghe Pogea met Monday with the representatives of the Federation of Unions for Research – Design Workers, who are displeased with the research budget for 2009 and propose that in 2010 research receive a budget separate from the one allotted to education.

Romanian Leu Could Lose Another 5% Vs Euro, After Dropping 11% In 2008 – Erste

The Romanian leu could lose another 5% versus the euro, given the “huge” current account deficit, after dropping by 11% against the European currency since the beginning of 2008, Erste Group researchers said in a report.

Romanian Govt Creates Aeronautics R&D Institute

The Romanian government approved, in the Wednesday meeting, the creation of the National Institute for Aero-Spatial Research and Development “Elie Carafoli,” the only aeronautics research and development institute in Romania, said the Ministry of Education, Research and Youth.

Romania Invested 0.49% Of GDP In R&D In ‘08

Romania invested 0.49% of its gross domestic product in research and development in 2006, ranking second to last in Europe, according to a press release issued by Eurostat, which places Cyprus last, with 0.42% of the GDP invested in R&D.

Romanian Research Sector Union Leader On Hunger Strike

Romania’s research union leader Radu Minea went on hunger strike Monday in front of the president’s office building demanding the independence of the research sector, a separate budget for research and the revision of all laws in the sector passed since 2005.