Trade unionists in several activity sectors have started the previously announced protests, following the failure to reach an agreement with the Romanian Government.

Romania needs an extra EUR 3 billion to pay pensions in 2011, Prime Minister Emil Boc has said. The reform of the pensions system is a step forward in ensuring the system's fairness and sustainability, he has added.

Private health care operator Centrul Medical Unirea (CMU), majority owned by investment fund Advent International will merge with Euroclinic Hospital and Medical Centers, the two companies have announced. Advent International has taken over the majority share package in Euroclinic from Dutch group Eureko.

This year's warm autumn has triggered outdoor events organizers throwing in more competitions to keep participants fit until the arrival of winter sports. Two more events will take place at the beginning of October.

Romanian state-owned passenger railway company CFR Calatori will raise railway transport tariffs by 8 percent from September 20 and it will maintain discounts for commuters, school pupils and university students, the company has said. The increase in railway transport tariffs was initially planned for September 15, but it was put off for a later date.

Romanian state-owned gas company Romgaz will purchase natural gas from import, through negotiations on Vienna Gas Exchange from June 2011, according to the company. This will be a first for the Romanian company and it means that the company will get gas at lower prices compared to the current imports based on the contracts Romgaz mainly concluded with Gazprom.

Calendar of events for the period September 20-23 in Bucharest: press conferences, business mixers, festivals

The European Union will organize a conference in Bucharest in October, to discuss programs assisting Roma people, Laszlo Andor, EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, said in an interview quoted by Mediafax. Andor added the high officials to attend the conference will discuss ways to better implement programs supporting Roma people. The exact date of the conference is yet to be put forward.

Romanian state-owned gas company Romgaz will purchase natural gas from import, through negotiations on Vienna Gas Exchange from June 2011, according to the company. This will be a first for the Romanian company and it means that the company will get gas at lower prices compared to the current imports based on the contracts Romgaz mainly concluded with Gazprom.

Romanian state-owned passenger railway company CFR Calatori will raise railway transport tariffs by 8 percent from September 20 and it will maintain discounts for commuters, school pupils and university students, the company has said. The increase in railway transport tariffs was initially planned for September 15, but it was put off for a later date.

Trade unionists in several activity sectors have started the previously announced protests, following the failure to reach an agreement with the Romanian Government.

Romania needs an extra EUR 3 billion to pay pensions in 2011, Prime Minister Emil Boc has said. The reform of the pensions system is a step forward in ensuring the system's fairness and sustainability, he has added.

Private health care operator Centrul Medical Unirea (CMU), majority owned by investment fund Advent International will merge with Euroclinic Hospital and Medical Centers, the two companies have announced. Advent International has taken over the majority share package in Euroclinic from Dutch group Eureko.

This year's warm autumn has triggered outdoor events organizers throwing in more competitions to keep participants fit until the arrival of winter sports. Two more events will take place at the beginning of October.

Romanian state-owned passenger railway company CFR Calatori will raise railway transport tariffs by 8 percent from September 20 and it will maintain discounts for commuters, school pupils and university students, the company has said. The increase in railway transport tariffs was initially planned for September 15, but it was put off for a later date.

Romanian state-owned gas company Romgaz will purchase natural gas from import, through negotiations on Vienna Gas Exchange from June 2011, according to the company. This will be a first for the Romanian company and it means that the company will get gas at lower prices compared to the current imports based on the contracts Romgaz mainly concluded with Gazprom.

Calendar of events for the period September 20-23 in Bucharest: press conferences, business mixers, festivals

The European Union will organize a conference in Bucharest in October, to discuss programs assisting Roma people, Laszlo Andor, EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, said in an interview quoted by Mediafax. Andor added the high officials to attend the conference will discuss ways to better implement programs supporting Roma people. The exact date of the conference is yet to be put forward.

Romanian state-owned gas company Romgaz will purchase natural gas from import, through negotiations on Vienna Gas Exchange from June 2011, according to the company. This will be a first for the Romanian company and it means that the company will get gas at lower prices compared to the current imports based on the contracts Romgaz mainly concluded with Gazprom.

Romanian state-owned passenger railway company CFR Calatori will raise railway transport tariffs by 8 percent from September 20 and it will maintain discounts for commuters, school pupils and university students, the company has said. The increase in railway transport tariffs was initially planned for September 15, but it was put off for a later date.