The Commission has decided to open infringement proceedings against Croatia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Luxemburg, Portugal, Romania and Spain because they did not correctly transpose correctly the EU rules on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (Directive (EU) 2017/1371). These rules, which are part of the Commission's overall anti-fraud strategy, protect the EU's budget by harmonising the definitions, sanctions, jurisdiction rules, and limitation periods related to fraud and other offences affecting the EU's financial interests. A proper transposition of those rules by the Member States is necessary to enable the European Public Prosecutor's Office to conduct effective investigations and prosecutions. The deadline to transpose the Directive into national law expired on 6 July 2019. In its transposition report on the Directive on 6 September 2021 the Commission identified a number of compliance issues. It shows that improvements are necessary, notably to ensure the consistent transposition of the definitions of criminal offences and the liability of – and sanctions for – legal persons and natural persons. The eight Member States notified by the Commission today now have two months to clarify the measures they have taken to ensure the correct and complete transposition of the Directive.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
