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Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban Steps Down After Parliamentary Elections

19:33, 07 Dec. 2020
Romanian prime minster Ludovic Orban said Monday he has decided to resign as head of government, ahead of negotiation for a new Cabinet after Sunday's parliamentary elections.

Teodor Melescanu: I have decided to retire from the position of Senate chairman

17:28, 03 Feb. 2020
Teodor Meleşcanu has announced on Monday that he decided to retire from the position of Senate chairman, even though has not been published yet the decision of the Constitutional Court admitting the unconstitutionality of his election as the head of the Senate.

Social Democrat Party Leader Resign Following Heated Executive Committee Meeting

13:09, 27 Nov. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD), Viorica Dancila, announced her resignation on Tuesday night, following a heated party executive committee meeting which saw almost the entire leadership quit, amid reports of verbal conflicts among members.

Iasi University Senate Member Resigns in Protest at Former Justice Minister Resuming Office

20:39, 23 Mai 2019
Vasile Cotiuga, a lecturer at the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in Iasi, resigned from university’s Senate on Thursday in protest against former Justice Minister Tudorel Toader resuming his previous office as a rector.

General Prosecutor Will Not Resign or Withdraw Candidacy for Second Term

19:27, 09 Apr. 2019
Romania’s general prosecutor, Augustin Lazar, said in a press statement on Tuesday that he will not resign nor withdraw his candidacy for a second term in office, in the context of a scandal surrounding his activity as a magistrate during the communist era.

Top Anticorruption Body Deputy Chief Resigns Over Disciplinary Warning

15:12, 19 Mart. 2019
The deputy chief of Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), Marius Iacob, told MEDIAFAX on Tuesday that he resigned the office, after Romania’s Supreme Court admitted a Judicial Inspectorate request to sanction him with a disciplinary warning.

Romanian President Signs Decree Dismissing Adviser Peter Eckstein Kovacs

12:46, 12 Sept. 2011
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Monday signed the decree releasing Peter Eckstein Kovacs from his duties as presidential adviser, the president’s office said in a press release.

Romanian Presidential Adviser Quits Over Gold Mining Project Differences

11:55, 01 Sept. 2011
Romanian presidential adviser Peter Eckstein Kovacs resigned Thursday over the president’s support for a gold mining project in Rosia Montana, western Romania, Kovacs told MEDIAFAX.

Romania’s Health Minister Attila Cseke Resigns

16:05, 04 Aug. 2011
Romania’s Health Minister Attila Cseke resigned Thursday, displeased with the funds the Health Ministry has been allotted at this year’s first budget revision.

Romanian Labor Minister Resigns Amid Conflict Of Interest Allegations

10:24, 20 Apr. 2011
Romanian Labor Minister Ioan Botis has resigned Wednesday morning after a talk with the prime minister, amid allegations of a potential conflict of interest raised by the fact that his wife is an adviser on a EU and Government-funded project.

Romanian MEP Adrian Severin Refuses To Resign From Party, EP

15:31, 22 Mart. 2011
Romanian MEP Adrian Severin, accused of lobbying in exchange for money, said Tuesday he will not resign, either from the Social Democratic Party or the European Parliament, and called for investigations in the case.

Romanian Unions, Employers Want Labor Minister Sacked Over Talks On New Labor Code

11:40, 18 Ian. 2011
Romanian unions and employers called on the prime minister Tuesday to fire Labor Minister Ioan Botis, disgruntled with talks on the country’s new labor code.

Romania PM Denies Rumors Of Resignation Plans Over Education Reform

12:23, 05 Nov. 2010
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc on Friday denied rumors that he planned to resign following a Constitutional Court ruling regarding the education bill he had sought to adopt through a confidence vote in Parliament.

Romania Transelectrica Head Steps Down

20:28, 26 Oct. 2010
Adrian Baicusi, general manager of Romania’s state-run power grid operator Transelectrica (TEL.RO), has resigned from his position effective November 15, a company official said Tuesday.

Romanian Interior Minister Resigns Following Unsanctioned Police March

11:21, 27 Sept. 2010
Romania’s Interior Minister Vasile Blaga resigned Monday, amid tensions raised by an unsanctioned protest march of police workers Friday, which prompted the president and prime minister to renounce police protection

Romanian Interior Minister Might Resign – Sources

09:33, 27 Sept. 2010
Romanian Interior Minister Vasile Blaga plans to sign his resignation letter and forward it to the Prime Minister on Monday, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian State-Owned Railway Co CFR SA General Manager Resigns Over Fraud Charge

15:29, 27 Aug. 2010
Emil Sabo, general manager of Romanian state-owned railway company CFR SA, resigned Friday after being indicted, along with others, for defrauding EUR700,000 in 2005.

Romanian Democrat Liberal Deputy To Support Opposition’s No-Confidence Motion

09:38, 15 Iun. 2010
The newly elected Romanian ruling democrat liberal deputy and former television talk-show host Teo Trandafir told newspaper Gandul Monday that she will vote in favor of the opposition’s no-confidence motion Tuesday.

Romanian Senator Quits Ruling Democratic Liberal Party, Joins Opposition

12:26, 02 Iun. 2010
Romanian senator Iulian Badescu said Wednesday, in the Senate’s plenary meeting, that he decided to quit the ruling Democratic Liberal Party (PDL), arguing he opposes the austerity measures recently taken by the country’s Government run by democrat liberal Prime Minister Emil Boc.

Romanian Social Democrat Senator Quits Party After Dismissal From Local Branch Headship

14:46, 03 Mai 2010
Romanian social democrat senator Ion Vasile said Monday he is quitting the party after he was dismissed from the headship of the party’s local organization in Buzau, eastern Romania.

Romanian Liberal Leader Disclaims Resignation Rumor, Rejects Alliance With Democrats

14:59, 09 Dec. 2009
Romanian liberal leader Crin Antonescu said Wednesday, before the meeting of the party’s Central Standing Office, he will not resign from the headership of the party and liberals will not govern along democrat liberals, adding the prime minister position should not be offered, but gained.

Romania Health Ministry State Secretary Quits

14:37, 03 Nov. 2009
Romania’s Health Ministry state secretary Adrian Streinu-Cercel resigned his position Tuesday, less than a month after he was appointed.

Romania’s New Govt Able To Work After Social Democrats’ Resignation – President

20:49, 01 Oct. 2009
Romania’s President Traian Basescu said Thursday the social democrat ministers’ resignation is not a good thing, but this is far from being a tragedy, and the Government can still function.

Romanian Liberals Call For Transp Min Resignation Over Messy Situation In The Sector

18:42, 28 Sept. 2009
Romanian liberal deputies decided to publicly call for the resignation of democrat liberal Transport Minister Radu Berceanu over the messy situation in the country’s transport sector.

Romanian Youth&Sports Min Steps Down Amid Fraud Probe

17:59, 14 Iul. 2009
Romanian Youth and Sports Minister, Monica Iacob Ridzi announced Tuesday she will step down to avoid damaging the government’s image.

Romania’s Consul To Chisinau Resigns Amid Sex Scandal

10:45, 13 Iul. 2009
Romania’s consul to Chisinau, Ion Nuica, resigned Monday after “Curentul” daily posted on its website several photos and footage showing Nuica having intercourse with a woman who “seems” to be an employee with the Romanian consulate in Chisinau.

Romanian Curriculum And Evaluation Center Director Resigns

13:48, 22 Mai 2009
The director of the Romanian National Center for Curriculum and Evaluation, Cristian Mirescu, resigned following the incident where the national history exam subjects contained a typo.

Marius Lacatus Steps Down As Steaua Bucharest Coach

20:59, 17 Mai 2009
Marius Lacatus resigned as coach of FC Steaua Bucharest on Sunday, May 17, according to a release on the football club’s official website.

Romanian National Exam Subject Developers Resigned – Education Min

19:53, 08 Mai 2009
The two people in charge with developing the national exam subjects for Romanian language and literature, adviser Stan Mihail and director Dumitru Savulescu, resigned Friday after making a mistake in the subjects, according to the Ministry of Education.

Gabriel Iosif Steps Down As Head Of Bucharest Lakes And Parks Admin

19:35, 24 Apr. 2009
Gabriel Iosif on Friday stepped down as head of the Bucharest Lakes and Parks Administration (ALPAB), saying the economy "is going through an interesting period and this is the perfect time to seize all opportunities."

Romanian Ex-FM Resigns From Liberal Party

14:18, 03 Apr. 2009
Romanian former foreign minister Adrian Cioroianu on Friday resigned from the National Liberal Party, or PNL, citing his discontent with the liberals’ decisions, PNL secretary general Radu Stroe said.

Victor Piturca Steps Down As Romania Football Team Coach- Sources

10:50, 03 Apr. 2009
Romania’s football team coach Victor Piturca reached an agreement with the Romanian Football Federation (FRF) officials to have his contract terminated, sources told sports daily ProSport.

Romanian President’s Daughter Quits Party To Run For EP Independently

12:57, 18 Mart. 2009
The youngest daughter of Romanian president Traian Basescu, Elena Basescu, said Wednesday in a press conference that she is quitting the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL) and will run independently for a seat in the European Parliament and plans to return to the party if she wins the election.

Romanian Justice Min Answers Ex PM Statements

17:44, 21 Feb. 2009
The Romanian Ministry of Justice refused to comment the statements made by liberal leader Calin Tariceanu according to which justice minister Catalin Predoiu would resign when the four codes are adopted.

Romanian Rompetrol Well Services Administrator Resigns

16:58, 05 Feb. 2009
Nicolae Vidu, an administrator of Romanian Rompetrol Well Services, a unit of country's second-largest oil company Rompetrol Group NV, resigned Thursday, on eliminating any speculations regarding the connection between Rompetrol, Sterling Resources and Midia Resources, Rompetrol group said.

State Secretary Appointments Caused Interior Minister To Resign – Sources

13:24, 03 Feb. 2009
The reason which led to the resignation of Liviu Dragnea from the helm of Romania’s Interior Ministry was the refusal of Prime Minister Emil Boc to appoint the state secretary nominations he made within the ministry.

Romanian Interior Minister Resigns

09:15, 03 Feb. 2009
Romania’s Interior Minister Liviu Dragnea said Monday night he is resigning, after just ten days in office, saying the ministry received too little money in draft state budget for this year.

Romanian Interior Minister Resigns

16:49, 13 Ian. 2009
Romania’s interior minister, social democrat Gabriel Oprea, said Tuesday he resigned from the position of minister, adding he will not accept to be a “puppet minister”.

Romania’s Designated Health Min Resigns From Local Ferrari Dealer

14:37, 21 Dec. 2008
Romania’s designated health minister Ion Bazac gave up Thursday the headship of Forza Rossa, the local subsidiary of Ferrari, following his nomination for health minister.

UniCredit Tiriac Bk Treasury Head May Resign – Sources

12:00, 03 Nov. 2008
UniCredit Tiriac Bank treasury manager Bogdan Mihoc might resign following the scandal on the operations of certain banks in the last two-three weeks, banking sources told MEDIAFAX.