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11:15, 12.01.2022

AUR requests urgent removal of green certificate requirement for entering public institution

The opposition Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) calls on the governing coalition to "urgently" remove the Covid green certificate requirement for entering a public institution in order to prevent "huge…




17:10, 10.01.2022

EU replaces Southern Africa travel ban with testing requirements

European Union member states have agreed to lift the air travel ban on southern African countries, which will allow more travel to resume, according to Bloomberg.  The decision lifts the so-called emergency brake…




14:40, 28.12.2021

General Inspectorate for Immigration: Copies of certain documents, no longer required as of January 1

The General Inspectorate for Immigration informs, on Tuesday, that the working procedures regarding the issuance of documents to foreign and European citizens have been simplified, so that, starting with January…




16:21, 13.12.2021

RECTIFICATION to news item broadcast on the English newswire at 13:09

In the news item titled "OMV Petrom: Neptun Deep gas project could require investments of 16 billion euros" broadcast on the English newswire at 13:09, the paragraphs on the Neptun Deep investment are to be modified,…




14:05, 13.12.2021

OMV Petrom: Neptun Deep gas project could require investments of 16 billion euros

The development of the Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea could require total investments of EUR 16 billion, said on Monday Ionut Ciobotaru, vice-president of Business Development at OMV Petrom. Ciobotaru participated…




17:55, 05.12.2021

Green certificates not to be required to attend religious services

Health Minister Alexandru Rafila denied on Sunday making the green certificate mandatory in Romania for attendance of religious services or processions. "That was not discussed at Sunday's meeting. I have publicly…




12:35, 03.12.2021

Iohannis: Romania progress on inclusion of people with disabilities - a fact, yet important steps still required

In a message on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, President Klaus Iohannis states that Romania has made progress on the social and economic inclusion of people with disabilities,…




16:55, 25.11.2021

Iohannis about Ciuca Gov't: Setting it up wasn't easy, required putting down egos

President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday at the Cotroceni Palace that putting together the governing coalition has been a far from easy process that required "putting down many egos". "It wasn't easy. I don't…




21:40, 08.11.2021

Education union leader:Teachers consider 60 pct vaccinee requirement is meant to force them get the jab

Teachers perceive the requirement for 60 percent of the staff to be vaccinated for schools to hold in-person classes as a measure meant to force them get the Covid jab; they think it also creates a divide between…




14:35, 01.11.2021

Romania's end-October forex reserves dip to 39.843 billion euros

As of end-October, the forex reserves of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) stood at 39.843 billion euros, 3.33 pct down from 41.216 billion euros at the end of this September, the central bank announced in a release.…




15:56, 10.10.2021

Tougher Covid safety measures in Bucharest: Staggered shifts, extra public transportation, tighter controls in markets

Bucharest City Prefect Alexandra Vacaru announced on Saturday the new set of measures that were taken following the steady increase in the city's Covid infection rate - specifically employers with over 50 employees…




21:35, 31.08.2021

JusMin calling for Liberals' nod for urgently dismantling SIIJ with no link to other requirements

Justice Minister Stelian Ion says that during Monday's coalition meeting, the Liberal colleagues put forward the possible linking of the abolition of the Section for the Investigation of Judicial Crimes (SIIJ)…




16:05, 26.08.2021

MAE: WHO has updated the list of countries for which polio vaccination is required

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated the list of countries for which polio vaccination is required for residents or long-term visitors - Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan,…




17:51, 12.08.2021

Digital certificate not required by Bulgaria, upon returning of Romanian nationals from green list destinations

From Friday, August 13, for crossing the borders into European Union countries that require a vaccination certificate, negative test or proof of illness, only digital certificates will be recognised as documents…




14:20, 01.07.2021

Romania's end-June forex reserves drop by 1.96 pct advance to 36.831 billion euros

The forex reserves of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), end-June, stood at 36.831 billion euros, down 1.96 pct from 37.570 billion euros at the end of this May, the central bank announced in a release. Inflows…




13:46, 24.06.2021

EU Commission extended transitional regime for capital requirements

The European Commission on Thursday extended by one year, the current transitional regime regarding the capital requirements that EU banks and investment firms must maintain when exposed to non-EU central counterparties…




12:55, 10.06.2021

Romania reaches required PISA standards

Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) pretesting ended the other day, and the final result of Romania's participation is 94.69%, said on Thursday Education Minister Sorin Cimpeanu, who underlined…




19:20, 09.06.2021

Gov't to challenge Cluj Court of Appeal ruling against proof of vaccination requirement for attending events

Prime Minister Florin Citu said that the government will challenge the ruling of the Cluj Court of Appeal which decided to partially annul the Government Decision making event attendance conditional on proof of…




21:10, 07.06.2021

Senate Chair says expert committees working on act taking red-tape burden off citizen's shoulders

Senate Chair Anca Dragu declared today that thanks to the legislative proposal to amend OUG No. 41/2016, which is currently under parliamentary debate, the citizens will be spared time-consuming trips because institutions…




17:06, 03.06.2021

PM Citu: Reforms under PNRR not required by the European Commission, but pledged in gov't agenda

Prime Minister Florin Citu said on Thursday that the reforms provided for under Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) are not requested by the European Commission, but were undertaken by the current…




20:56, 24.05.2021

Iohannis: Covid digital certificate will facilitate free movement, yet caution required to prevent discrimination

President Klaus Iohannis said today that the EU's Covid digital green certificate will facilitate free movement, but emphasized that it must not result in discrimination between European citizens. "We have important…




13:55, 19.05.2021

PSD's Ciolacu: PNRR must be presented to Parliament, no requirement for vote

The chair of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Marcel Ciolacu, reiterated, on Wednesday, that the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) must be presented in Parliament and accused Agriculture Minister,…




14:30, 16.05.2021

Bogdan Aurescu on US visa requirement for Romanians: Refusal rate at 9-10%, while limit is 3%

Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu explained on Prima TV private television broadcaster on Sunday that Romanians still need visas to travel to the US, as the refusal rate for Romanian citizens stands at 9…




19:45, 14.05.2021

Head of Bucharest Public Transport Company: Compliance with above-ground service timetable requires dedicated corridors

Above-ground transport needs dedicated corridors for the service timetable to be observed, CEO of the Bucharest Public Transport Company (STB) Adrian Crit said on Friday, adding that currently the capital city…




17:21, 14.05.2021

PSD's Suciu: PNRR must be put up for debate in Parliament, loan ratification requires our votes

Bistrita-Nasaud Social Democrat deputy Daniel Suciu told a press conference on Friday that the ratification of the loan treaty for kickstarting the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) requires the votes…




09:51, 30.03.2021

Gendarmerie says no need for forceful intervention in Piata Victoriei protest

Spokesman for the Bucharest Gendarmerie General Directorate Alexandru Iacob said on Monday evening that there were no moments that would have required a forceful intervention during the protest rally held in Bucharest…




19:15, 23.03.2021

Negrescu: National Recovery and Resilience Plan approved by Gov't does not meet European requirements

Social Democratic Party (PSD) MEP Victor Negrescu said on Tuesday that the National Recovery and Resilience Plan presented by the Government does not meet European requirements, being "oversized" from a financial…




13:55, 23.03.2021

ANPC: Stores required to display lowest price in last 30 days before offer

The National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) proposed the decision that stores will be required by law to show the lowest price in the last 30 days to avoid misleading offers to consumers. The regulation…




10:51, 23.03.2021

Stores, required to display lowest price in last 30 days before offer

Stores will be required by law to show the lowest price discounts in the last 30 days before the offer, according to a draft Decision proposed by the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC), with the…




22:20, 01.02.2021

Health Minister: Construction of regional hospitals to be sped up, investment continuity required

Health Minister Vlad Voiculescu said on Monday that the projects for the construction of the regional hospitals in Iasi, Cluj and Craiova will be sped up, emphasizing that investments in the old hospitals must…