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Romania’s Shadow Economy Shrinking, Study Says
Greater use of electronic payments is responsible for part of the decrease in Romania’s shadow economy, a study by Visa says.
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13 Nov 09
Balkan Countries Not Ready for Gas Crisis
Countries from Central Europe and the Balkans should do more in order be better prepared for a otential gas crisis and should find ways to reduce their dependency on Russian supplies, officials and businesspeople said
during a Central European Initiative, CEI, meeting held in Bucharest.
during a Central European Initiative, CEI, meeting held in Bucharest.
11 Nov 09
Romania Enables Drafting of 2010 Budget
The Romanian Parliament on Wednesday adopted legislative amendments that will empower the acting government to draft and ratify laws, crucial to adopting a budget for 2010.
11 Nov 09
Romania State Workers to Take Unpaid Leave
The Romanian government has announced that it will force public sector employees to take eight days unpaid leave at the end of the year in a bid to cut the budget deficit.
10 Nov 09
Romania's Jan-Oct Budget Deficit Rises
Romania’s consolidated budget deficit rose to 5.2 per cent of gross domestic product in the January to October period compared to the same period last year, interim Finance Minister Gheorghe Pogea said, as quoted by local press.
09 Nov 09
Romania Data Suggest Tentative Recovery
Two sets of economic date out Monday suggest Romania's economy may be coming out of the worst of its current recession.
03 Nov 09
Romania, Bulgaria: EC Sees Gradual Recovery
The European Commission expects Bulgaria's and Romania's economies to recover gradually, but warns that considerable uncertainties remain.
03 Nov 09
Romanian Site Sold for 4.7 Million Euro
MIH Allegro BV, a company belonging to the South Africa-based media conglomerate Naspers, has paid 4.7 million euro for the acquisition of Romanian site autovit.ro, local press reports.
30 Oct 09
Romania Press Review - October 30
Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
29 Oct 09
Romania Press Review - October 29
Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
28 Oct 09
IMF Mission in Romania
A delegation from the IMF started a second review of Romania’s progress in achieving benchmarks linked to a major aid package on Wednesday.
27 Oct 09
Romania Press Review - October 27
Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
23 Oct 09
IMF Mission to Visit Romania
A second IMF mission will review Romania’s progress in achieving benchmarks linked to a major aid package, from October 28 to November 9.
22 Oct 09
Romania Press Review - October 22
Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy
20 Oct 09
Romania Press Review - October 20
Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
19 Oct 09
Romania Press Review - October 19
Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
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Eurozone Crisis Hits Romania’s Embattled Middle Class
Uncertainty about the future of the single currency makes many Romanians concerned for their financial future.
01 Sep 11
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Turkey’s Balkan Shopping Spree
Politics and Society
Amnesty Lists Rights Failings in Balkans in 2012
The Amnesty International Report for 2012 listed war crimes prosecutions and discrimination against sexual and ethnic minorities as among the most pressing rights issues in the Balkans.
21 May 13
Romania Football Officials Face Retrial
Culture and Lifestyle
Romanian Museums Prepare For All-Night Opening
The annual Night of Museums in Romania will involve exhibitions, dance and theatre performances, concerts and films in events across the country.
