On Thursday, the government settled another claim of hauliers by approving a piece of legislation for the application of the use tariff and the toll on the national road network in Romania."At the proposal of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MTI), the government approved, at today's meeting, the amendment of the government ordinance amending and supplementing Government Ordinance 15/2002 regarding the application of the user tariff and the toll on the national road network in Romania. The need to amend the ordinance became apparent after discussions between MTI and representative hauliers' confederations and federations for drawing up a primary rule for distinct check of foreign and Romanian users [by the National Roads and Motorways Corporation (CNAIR)]," according to a press statement released by MTI on Thursday.The responsibility of holding a valid registration certificate belongs to the driver in the case of foreign users, and in the case of Romanian users to the owner of the vehicle. The amendment also provides for the establishment of a method of use and operation of video cameras at the border crossings or in their vicinity for road traffic monitoring."This piece of legislation translates to the Romanian national legislation the provisions of Directive 1999/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 1999 on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures, with all the subsequent amendments, and the application of the tariff of use (vignette) in accordance with the provisions of Directive (EU) 2022/362. Also, it is necessary to correlate some provisions of Government Ordinance 15/2002 with similar provisions of Law 226/2023, so as to create a uniform and complex legislative framework with regard to the exemption of certain categories of vehicles from the obligation to pay the user fee and with regard to the control of the validity of the licence plate and the toll in the case of foreign users from the EU member states, as well as in the case of vehicles registered in non-EU countries."
The first self-service mobile phone repair shop in Romania opened in the city of Iasi, aimed at promoting sustainability and the right of users to maintain their own devices in safe and efficient conditions. The initiative aims to promote the right to repair, following European Directive 2024/1799, to support the tech community and DIY repair […]
Ukrainian refugees living in Cluj County, central Romania, have restored a playground in the suburb of Florești as a sign of gratitude for the support offered by Romanians after the start of the war in Ukraine. According to representatives of the Association of Ukrainian Youth in Romania (or ATUR), this project was entirely funded and […]
The Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival returns for its 13th edition from August 14 to 17, transforming the city into a multi-stage celebration of jazz, blues, gospel, and live improvisation. This year's edition will take place in seven locations across Brașov and nearby areas, featuring live music, film screenings, jam sessions, and family-friendly activities. The […]
Affinity Life Care, the largest private network of residential centers for the elderly in Romania, announced the attraction of a growth equity investment from BlackPeak Capital, a private equity fund active in Southeastern Europe. At the moment, Affinity operates three centers in the most important areas of the Romanian capital, with a capacity of over […]
Tensions have emerged within Romania's ruling coalition following disagreements over the state funerals of former president Ion Iliescu. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Wednesday, August 6, that it would suspend participation in coalition meetings, citing what it described as "public incitement to hatred" from the Save Romania Union (USR). The dispute centers on […]
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