Justice Commissioner Vĕra Jourová considers that there are no discriminatory reports in MCV for Romania and Bulgaria
Justice Commissioner Vĕra Jourová considers that there are no discriminatory reports in the Mechanism for Cooperation and Verification (MCV) for Romania and Bulgaria. She made this remark yesterday, asked by Bulgarian journalists if these two countries are not monitored in addition towards other member states. Also yesterday, European Commission Spokesperson Mina Andreeva said that said that EU executive considers that Romania and Bulgaria meet all the conditions to join the Schengen Area, but the decision on the admission of the two countries in the area of free movement must be taken by EU member states. (RADIO ROMANIA reports)
Dacian Ciolos – Administration informatization is an essential element for reducing bureaucracy
Administration informatization is an essential element for reducing bureaucracy, said yesterday Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos. At the „Prime Minister’s Hour” he launched for public debate measures to reform and increase the efficiency of public administration without which, said he, economic development and reducing corruption are not possible. Dacian Ciolos proposes to include prefects and sub-prefects in the category of appointed political officials who come and go along with the government. The second scenario targets political appointments for directors of agencies and the third keeps in this category only the ministers and secretaries of state. (RADIO ROMANIA reports)
Minister of Culture announced the official opening of the national subscription for „Wisdom of the Earth”
Minister of Culture, Vlad Alexandrescu, announced yesterday the official opening of the national subscription for „Wisdom of the Earth” to purchase „Wisdom of the Earth” by Constantin Brancusi. He also made the first deposit, 100 euros. „It is for the first time whene something like this happens,” said Vlad Alexandrescu, „to open a national campaign of public subscription for a national identity purpose and to preserve the cultural heritage of this country in the public circuit”. Those wishing to contribute can submit donations in accounts opened at six partner banks, which in this case have waived taxes and fees. The state must pay 11 million euros to become the owner of this artwork, the amount from which 5 million euros will come from the Ministry of Culture.
(RADIO ROMANIA reports)
Salaj – the county with the highest unemployment rate in Romania’s north-west region
Salaj became the county with the highest unemployment rate in Roamnia’s north-west region. Salaj authorities responsible for employment have required professional trainers in the area to organize training and professional re-qualification courses only in jobs demanded on the local labor market. They also urged economical agents to announce, according to the law, vacancies. The requests come after Salaj became the county with the highest unemployment rate in Romania’s north-west region. The biggest problems are in Cehu Silvaniei and Jibou towns, but also in rural areas. Penalties also apply for unemployed who refuse to accept a job, after it was found that there are more people who refuse to do so because of the low wages, almost similar to unemployment. (RADIO ROMANIA reports)
Adrian Strugariu
