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Corina Cretu: I am ready to take responsibility for the portfolio of European Commissioner for Regional Policies
The newly appointed European Commissioner for Regional Policies Corina Cretu has stated that she is ready to take responsibility for this portfolio, underscoring at the same time that regional development represents "the most important investment policy in Europe."
AGERPRES celebrates 125th anniversary alongside external partners
The AGERPRES National News Agency has celebrated its 125th anniversary by holding an event that brought together the management of more than 25 news agencies from around the world.
Romania MPs Back Tax Cut Over IMF Objections
Romania's lower chamber of parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 5-per-cent cut in the social security tax paid by employers, which the government wants to enforce from October.
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President Basescu: PM Ponta's parallel to Nazi regime causes serious damages to Romanian state
President Traian Basescu said on Monday he was protesting against Prime Minister Victor Ponta's statement that the consequences of what he called Basescu regime are 'pretty similar to those left by the Nazi regime', as he stressed such remarks cause serious damages to the Romanian state and the credibility of Romania.
Opposition's Iohannis says PM's comparison of President Basescu's terms with Nazi regime 'inadmissible'
National Liberal Party Chair and presidential candidate Klaus Iohannis qualified as 'inadmissible' Prime Minister Victor Ponta's statement on the consequences of President Basescu's regime being 'quite similar to the heritage of the Nazi regime'.
Basescu: I see regulations likely to seriously influence fair presidential elections
Romanian President Traian Basescu said on Monday he had noticed that several regulations had been issued and there are institutions placed under political control that can seriously influence the fair presidential elections due in November.
He explained he had made an analysis of the developments ahead of the polls.
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Senate Speaker begins efforts for suspension of Romania's President
Senate Speaker Calin Popescu-Tariceanu on Monday announced that he took the first steps into suspending from office the incumbent head of state.
'We began efforts to present the leaders of the parliamentary groups of the Senate and the Deputies' Chamber the initiative on suspending Romania's President,' Tariceanu told a press conference at the Palace of Parliament.
Ombudsman Ciorbea to respond, justify answer to Opposition issues
Ombudsman Victor Ciorbea declared that he will provide motivated solutions to all the important issues of the Opposition this week or early next week at the latest.
Romania ‘Protected’ Against Russia, Insists President
Romania is protected against the "0.01 per cent" possibility that Russia might one day attack the country, President Traian Basescu said on Sunday after last week's NATO summit in Wales.
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US, Ukraine to Hold Naval Drills in Black Sea
Twelve warships from NATO and other countries are to stage naval exercises, known as Sea Breeze, in the Black Sea.
Hosted by Ukraine, the drills are led by the US.
The maneuvers are held on an annual basis (and have been since 1997) and are not related to the developments in Ukraine and its standoff with Russia.
Traian Basescu: After Newport summit, Romania too has contingency, action plans in case it is attacked
President Traian Basescu on Sunday said in a statement at the presidential Cotroceni Palace that after the NATO summit in Newport, Romania too will have a plan of contingency and action plans in case of some attack by land, air or water.
Chinese Ambassador expects agreement on summit in Belgrade
BELGRADE - Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Manchang has voiced the expectation that the prime minister of Serbia and China, Aleksandar Vucic and Li Keqiang respectively, will reach an agreement on holding a summit of China and 16 European countries in Belgrade this year.
President Basescu comments after Newport Summit: Black Sea to become NATO lake
AGERPRES correspondent Florentina Peia reports: Following the two days of the NATO summit in Newport, Wales, Romanian President Traian Basescu announced that Romania will host a regional command of the Alliance.
Following are some other comments he made to the media on Friday night.
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President Basescu: We will have NATO command structure in Romania
AGERPRES special correspondent Florentina Peia reports: A NATO command structure will operate in the territory of Romania, President Traian Basescu announced after the Alliance Summit on Friday.
Romanian locations of NATO command elements to be known at right time (ambassador Ducaru)
AGERPRES special correspondent Florentina Peia reports: The locations of the command elements for NATO task force in Romania will be known at the right time, NATO Secretary General's Assistant Sorin Ducaru said on Friday.
'The locations will be made known at the right time, when the concrete offer of Romania is announced', the Romanian ambassador said.