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Constanta Casino Rehabilitation Works Set to Begin after Several Failed Auctions

19:00, 15 Ian. 2020
Constanta Mayor Decebal Fagadau announced in press conference held at the defunct Constanta Casino that the city hall will hand over the historical monument to the National Investments Company (CNI) and a constructor for rehabilitation works, after years of failed auctions for the objective.

Romanian Foreign Minister: New Iran Nuclear Deal Needed

18:26, 15 Ian. 2020
Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu stated on Wednesday that a new nuclear deal between the West and Tehran is needed in case the current treaty will not be maintained or overhauled, which should also include aspects of ballistic control.

Two Dead, Twenty Wounded after Shuttle Overturns in Constanta County

16:42, 15 Ian. 2020
Two people died and twenty were wounded in Constanta county on Wednesday, after their shuttle overturned on a national road..Other 20 indiviy, after their shuttle overturned on a national road.

Health Minister Appoints Interim Medicines Agency Chief

18:41, 14 Ian. 2020
Romanian Health Minister Victor Costache appointed Dr. Roxana Stroe as the new interim head of the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of Romania (ANMDMR), until a new full-time chief will be appoint by contest.

Supreme Court Postpones Ruling for Liviu Dragnea’s Appeal in Cassation

17:33, 14 Ian. 2020
Magistrates from Romania’s Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to postpone for January 21 a ruling concerning an appeal in cassation filed by former Social Democratic Party (PSD) Chairman Liviu Dragnea, against a prison sentence for corruption he is currently serving.

Forty Students Require Medical Assistance after Pest Control Action at Arad German High School

17:08, 14 Ian. 2020
At least 40 students from the Adam Muller Guttenbrun High School in Arad required medical assistance on Monday and Tuesday, after they were intoxicated with an unknown substance following a pest control action at the institution.

Treasure Seeker Finds Trove of 500-Year Old Coins in Dambovita County

18:15, 13 Ian. 2020
A trove with almost 1,000 coins dated from the 16th century was found near the town of Saviesti, Dambovita county, by a man from Bucharest with a metal detector, who then contacted authorities to hand over the treasure.

Two Dead, Seven Injured Following Dolj County Crash

15:44, 13 Ian. 2020
Two people died and seven were injured following a traffic accident involving two vehicles in Dolj county on Monday, according to representatives of the local Emergency Services Inspectorate (ISU).

Journalist Cristina Topescu Found Dead at Home, Aged 59

15:14, 13 Ian. 2020
Romanian journalist and former news anchor Cristina Topescu was found dead at her home in the city of Otopeni, Ilfov county, on Sunday evening, Ilfov Police representatives told MEDIAFAX.

Defense Ministry Announces Purchase of Over 900 Wheeled Transport Platforms

20:11, 08 Ian. 2020
Romania’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday the signing of a contract for the purchase of more than 900 wheeled transport platforms for the Romanian Army.

Man Dies in Iasi Apartment Block Fire

20:02, 07 Ian. 2020
One person died in Iasi on Tuesday afternoon after a fire engulfed an apartment block, which prompted the evacuation of tens of residents.

Prime Minister Wants Pact Between Parties for Snap Elections

17:28, 07 Ian. 2020
Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban stated on Monday evening that a pact between political parties is required to trigger the procedure for snap elections, in order to avoid a situation where MPs vote in favor of a new government instead.

Economy Minister Sends Inspection Body to Hunedoara Energy Complex, Mintia Power Plant

20:07, 06 Ian. 2020
Romanian Economy Minister Virgil Popescu decided on Monday to send his Inspection Body to verify the Hunedoara Energy Complex and Mintia Power Plant, amid problems with unpaid salaries and coal production shortages, according to a ministry statement.

Gold Price Surges to Historical High for Second Consecutive Day

18:30, 06 Ian. 2020
Gold prices reached a historical high in Bucharest for a second consecutive trading day on Monday, on the background of international prices reaching their highest levels in the past seven years due to rising geopolitical tensions, according to analysts.

Education Minister Promises Measures Until End of 2019 To Address PISA Scores

20:03, 06 Dec. 2019
Romania’s Education and Research Minister Monica Anisie stated on Friday that the ministry will draft a set of measures until the end of the year to address the country’s education woes, after the PISA 2018 results showed rampant functional illiteracy among the country’s 15-year old students.

Prime Minister: Government to Take Responsibility on Two Bill Packages

19:16, 06 Dec. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban announced on Friday that the government will take responsibility before the Parliament for two bill packages, one which includes the budget caps law necessary for the 2020 budget, and the second which postpones the enactment of several judicial provisions.

Hungarian Minority Party Would Support No-Confidence Motion In Case of Mayoral Elections Decree

18:26, 06 Dec. 2019
The Lower Chamber leader of Romania’s main Hungarian minority party UDMR, Attila Korodi, stated on Friday that the party would vote a no-confidence motion against the Orban cabinet, if the executive takes responsibility before the Parliament with a bill re-establishing two-round mayoral elections.

Interior Minister Announces Traian Berbeceanu as New Chief of Staff

18:57, 05 Dec. 2019
Romanian Interior Minister Marcel Vela announced on Thursday that he decided to appoint police commissioner in reserve Traian Berbeceanu as his new chief of staff.

Social-Democrats Set Congress Date, Demote Local Leader for Controversial Diaspora Comments

20:17, 04 Dec. 2019
Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD) held its first top brass meeting since its leadership change on Wednesday, during which it decided to schedule a party congress in February 2020 and strip PSD Giurgiu leader Niculae Badalau of his offices, following his controversial remarks on Romanians abroad.

Government To Take Responsibility Before Parliament for Sentence Compensation Repeal

18:34, 02 Dec. 2019
Romanian Deputy Prime Minister Raluca Turcan announced on Monday that the government will repeal the country’s sentence compensation mechanism by taking responsibility before the Parliament, with another bill which lowers the retirement date for magistrates to also be postponed through the same way.

Social-Democrats File No-Confidence Motion Against Finance Minister

17:51, 02 Dec. 2019
The Social Democrat Party’s (PSD) group in Romania’s Senate filed on Monday a no-confidence motion against liberal Finance Minister Florin Citu, accusing him and the government of not taking measures to stop the depreciation of the national currency versus the euro.

Former Romanian PM Mihai Tudose Resigns from Pro Romania

15:56, 02 Dec. 2019
Former Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose announced on Monday that he resigned from opposition party Pro Romania, following a conflict with the party’s leadership.

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.

Ludovic Orban anunţă constituirea în Guvern a unui consiliu consultativ cu mediul de afaceri

17:05, 08 Nov. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban announced on Friday that the Government will establish and advisory council together with the business environment, in order to more efficiently discuss the executive’s economic and financial policies.

Blue Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Vienna After Romanian Passenger Becomes Aggressive

18:34, 27 Sept. 2019
A Blue Air airplane en route from Bucharest to Stuttgart had to perform an emergency landing at the airport in Vienna, after a Romanian passenger became aggressive.

Prime Minister: Opposition No-Confidence Motion Will Fail Again

18:35, 25 Sept. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stated on Wednesday that the opposition’s announced no-confidence motion against the government will fail, citing the fact that none of the previous attempts to depose the social-democrat executive succeeded.

ALDE Decides to Exclude Senate Chairman, Cabinet Proposals

17:41, 13 Sept. 2019
Romanian opposition party ALDE decided in a meeting on Friday to exclude new Senate Chairman Teodor Melescanu, but also cabinet proposals Gratiela Gavrilescu, Alexandru Baisanu and Ion Cupa from the party, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Prime Minister Fires Several ALDE Secretaries of State

17:27, 13 Sept. 2019
Romanian PM Viorica Dancila fired on Friday several secretary of states from the ALDE party, within several ministries, weeks after their party decided to leave the ruling coalition.

Prime Minister Proposes New Interior, Education Ministers

18:18, 11 Sept. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Wednesday that she will send the proposals for interior and education ministers, as well as for deputy PM for economic issues.

President Decorates Romanian Diplomat Killed in Afghanistan

18:50, 04 Sept. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Wednesday that he decided to decorate a Romanian diplomat killed in a terrorist attack at the country’s embassy to Kabul with the Star of Romania order in rank of knight, with a war insignia.

Romanian Senate to Elect New Chairman on September 10

16:56, 04 Sept. 2019
Romanian senators will hold a vote to appoint the chamber’s new chairman next Tuesday, September 10, following the resignation of former chairman Calin Popescu Tariceanu in the wake of the ruling coalition break-up.

Senate Adopts Bill Establishing National History of the Holocaust Museum

16:51, 04 Sept. 2019
The Romanian Senate adopted on Wednesday a bill which establishes a National Museum for the History of the Romanian Jewry and Holocaust in Bucharest.

4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Vrancea Seismic Area

16:03, 03 Sept. 2019
The most powerful earthquake of 2019 in Romania was recorded on Tuesday afternoon, according to Romania’s National Institute for Earth Physics.

Government Adopts Decree Mandating ID for PrePay Cards Purchases

19:38, 27 Aug. 2019
Romania’s Government adopted on Tuesday an emergency decree which makes ID mandatory for the purchasing of PrePay cell phone cards, which will be enacted starting with January 1, 2020.

Romanian PM: Social-Democrats to Continue Governing Despite Coalition Breaking Up

16:52, 27 Aug. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Tuesday that the country’s ruling Social Democrat Party will continue to govern on its own, despite the fact that coalition partners ALDE decided to leave the ruling coalition and join the country’s opposition on Monday.

Ruling Coalition Party ALDE to Support Opposition No-Confidence Motion

18:11, 26 Aug. 2019
Current Romanian ruling coalition party ALDE will support a no-confidence motion announced by the opposition liberal party against the government, after the party’s leadership will decide to go into opposition on Monday, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

ALDE Leader to Give Up Presidential Bid

16:44, 26 Aug. 2019
The leader of Romanian rulng coalition party ALDE, Calin Popescu Tariceanu, decided to withdraw his previously announced candidacy in this years’ presidential elections, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Negotiations Between Ruling Coalition Parties Fail

15:54, 26 Aug. 2019
Negotiations carried out between the leaders of Romania’s ruling coalition parties, Viorica Dancila (PSD) and Calin Popescu Tariceanu (ALDE) failed to yield any results on Monday, furthering the possibility of a split in the coalition, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Prosecutors Announce Forest Human Remains in Caracal Case are from Different Victim

19:31, 14 Aug. 2019
Romania’s National Forensic Medicine Institute confirmed on Wednesday that human remains found in a forest near Caracal belong to a different person than 15-year old Alexandra Macesanu, hinting to another possible victim of the criminal, according to a statement made by DIICOT.

Ruling Coalition Co-Chairman Criticizes “Inert” Romanian Government

19:08, 13 Aug. 2019
The chairman of Romanian ruling coalition party Calin Popescu Tariceanu criticized his coalition partners, the Social Democrat Party (PSD), for deciding against restructuring the country’s government, in an exclusive interview for MEDIAFAX.