Ukrainian citizens who want to work in Romania do not need a work permit for nine months in a calendar year, Romanian Minister of Labour and Social Solidarity Marius Budai wrote on Facebook on Friday."As a result of the questions in the public space amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, I want to specify that Ukrainian citizens who want to work in Romania do not need a work permit for a period of nine months in a calendar year, according to Emergency Ordnance (OUG) 25/2014," wrote Budai.He added that in the case of Ukrainian citizens who are employed on a full-time contract, their right to temporary residence in Romania is extended."The citizens of Ukraine who enter Romania for the purpose of employment, are extended the right of temporary residence for work if they present a full-time individual employment contract registered with the general register of employees showing the pay to be at least the size of the gross minimum basic pay nationwide," the Labour Minister pointed out.Budai pointed out that subsequent extensions of the right of temporary residence for work purposes are granted if the citizens of Ukraine can produce the following documents: full-time individual employment contract registered with the labour inspectorate; proof of being payed at least at the level of the gross minimum basic pay for the entire period of stay previously granted.He added that during the nine months Ukrainians working in Romania can apply for refugee status."During the nine months, Ukrainian citizens can apply for subsidiary protection or refugee status, through which they acquire the following rights: to be employed by natural or legal persons under the same conditions as Romanian citizens; to benefit from social insurance, social assistance measures and social health insurance under the same conditions provided by law for Romanian citizens; to benefit from equal treatment with Romanian citizens in terms of equivalence of studies or periods of study, recognition of diplomas, certificates and certificates of competency for the professional qualifications that give access to regulated professions in Romania, in accordance with the regulations in force," Budai concluded.
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 […]
