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LEAD: Romania promises more reform after dim EU Schengen prospects Eds: Adds Bucharest, Sofia reax [Feb 08, 2012] Brussels/Bucharest/Sofia (dpa) - Romania will continue its justice reforms, Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu promised Wednesday, after Brussels praised the country?s progress, but still warned that both Romania and Bulgaria must do more to comply with EU standards.Prediou said that legislation was being prepared to beef up staffing in courts and accelerate legal proceedings that could drag on ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's Govt Approves Stationing of US/NATO Missile Defense Interceptors [Oct 19, 2011] Romania's government has approved a draft law allowing the stationing of elements of the US and NATO missile defense system in Europe at a Romanian air base. The legislation in question permits the building of an anti-ballistic interceptor site at the Deveselu Air Base located in Southwestern Romania, less than 50 km from Bulgaria's northern border. In September 2011, Romania and the USA signed ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian workers protest proposed legal change [Mar 04, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? About 5,000 Romanians are protesting legislation that would make it easier for employers to fire people or demand they work longer hours. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania May Toughen Its Laws About Witches [Feb 09, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania -- Legislation being debated in Romania would require witches to get a permit and make it possible to fine or even imprison one whose prediction turns out to be false. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian witches could be fined for wrong predictions [Feb 09, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania ? Legislation being debated in Romania would require witches to get a permit and make it possible to fine or even imprison one whose prediction turns out to be false. The draft bill has just started its way through Parliament in Romania, where witchcraft has been part of its culture for centuries. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania may toughen its laws about witches [Feb 08, 2011] BUCHAREST - LEGISLATION being debated in Romania would require witches to get a permit and make it possible to fine or even imprison one whose prediction turns out to be false. The draft bill has just started its way through Parliament in Romania, where witchcraft has been part of its culture for centuries. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian witches who make wrong predictions could be fined if proposed law passes [Feb 08, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Legislation being debated in Romania would require witches to get a permit and make it possible to fine or even imprison one whose prediction turns out to be false. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian witches who make wrong predictions could be fined if proposed law passes [Feb 08, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Legislation being debated in Romania would require witches to get a permit and make it possible to fine or even imprison one whose prediction turns out to be false. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian Prime Minister Boc Will Probably Survive No-Confidence Vote Today [Dec 23, 2010] Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc will probably survive the second attempt this week to topple him over legislation needed to qualify for bailout payments. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian prez to reject law on sales tax reduction [Nov 02, 2010] Romania's president says he will ask parliament to reconsider legislation slashing the sales tax on food after lawmakers said they approved the four-fifths reduction by mistake. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian prez to reject law on sales tax reduction [Nov 02, 2010] (AP:BUCHAREST, Romania) Romania's president says he will ask parliament to reconsider legislation slashing the sales tax on food after lawmakers said they approved the four-fifths reduction by mistake. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian senators block public holiday over use of term 'Roma' [Sep 22, 2010] Bucharest - The Romanian Senate on Wednesday turned down legislation that would have created a national holiday commemorating the emancipation of the country's Roma in the mid-19th century and paved the way for Roma history to be taught in the country's schools. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian Lawmakers Approve Pension Law Needed for $1.2 Billion IMF Loan [Sep 16, 2010] Lawmakers voted 170-2 in favor of the legislation, which increases the retirement age for both men and women to 65 and reduces the number of workers who are exempt from paying into the system. Opposition parties walked out of the chamber before the vote last yesterday in Bucharest. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania will stick to EU commitments: president [Jul 21, 2010] (BUCHAREST ) - Romanian President Traian Basescu on Tuesday announced a special parliamentary session in August to speed up anti-corruption legislation, as he responded to criticism from Brussels. [via YahooNews] More >>