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Romanians agree prostitution should be legal

Romanian Times

More than half of Romanians would agree to the legalisation of prostitution, a survey shows, following the recent proposal of a presidential committee.

But Romanians are against decriminalization of drug consumption, the survey made by eResearch Corp shows.

In the survey, 58.5 per cent of respondents were against decriminalisation of drug consumption, while 34 per cent, mostly men, agreed to it.

Fifty-six per cent agreed to legalisation of prostitution, which was considered "a necessary evil", according to the study.

The survey was conducted on 24-25 September in urban areas of Romania.

The Presidential Committee for the Analysis of Social and Demographic Risks recently proposed the decriminalisation of drug consumption and the legalisation of prostitution, claiming they would reduce, in certain conditions, several public-health risks.

The committee proposed the introduction, in districts with drug problems, of coin-operated, clean-needle dispensers to prevent the sharing of needles. The committee said "decriminalisation of drug consumption - not trafficking - would bring consumers to the surface."

The committee also recommended the legalization of "commercial sex" and the creation of services and special centres where prostitutes could receive free condoms as well as medical, social and psychological assistance.

Health minister considers taxing fast food and beer
The new Health Minister Vasile Cepoi said today (Thurs) that the next Health Care Law might include a new tax on fast food and beer, local press informs.

Romania wont ratify ACTA
Romania will not ratify the highly controversial (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement)ACTA until the agreement won't be altered as to comply with demands recently formulated by the European Court of Justice, the minister of Communication Dan Nica told a press conference today (Thurs).

Romania wont ratify ACTA
Romania will not ratify the highly controversial (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement)ACTA until the agreement won't be altered as to comply with demands recently formulated by the European Court of Justice, the minister of Communication Dan Nica told a press conference today (Thurs).

Government to introduce ‘Robin Hood’ tax on oil companies
Minister of Economy Daniel Chitoiu announced today (Weds) that the government is working on a piece of legislation on introducing a supplementary tax on the exceptional incomes of the oil companies that should be passed by the year end and implemented as of 2013.

Education Minister stepps down amid plagiarism accusations
Ioan Mang, the education minister appointed only two weeks ago together with the new cabinet of Social Liberal Union (USL) leader Victor Ponta, resigned Tuesday (yesterday) night.

Brancusi’s son doesn’t want his father remains to be moved to Romania
John Moore, the only child of sculpture Constantin Brancusi, reacted to Romania’s intention to repatriate the remains of his father, saying his last will was to be buried in Paris at Montparnasse, Libertatea newspaper informs today (Weds).

Romania back in recession, growth to resume in H2
Romania officially entered recession today, following the figures published by the National Statistics Institute (NSI) that show a decrease of the GDP for two consecutive quarters (Q).

Police head sacked over underground boss runaway row
The head of the Romanian Police Liviu Popa (picture) was sacked today (Tues) by Home Affairs Minister Ioan Rus, the ministry informs.

UK Ambassador Harris says new Cabinet took right decisions so far
The UK Ambassaodr in Romania, Martin Harris says Victor Ponta’s new government got off on the right foot by making clear that its economic policy will continue to be framed within the programme agreed between Romania and the EU, World Bank, and IMF.

Carmen Sylvas x-rayed hand to be auctioned
A x-ray of the left hand of Romanian Queen Elisabeta will be auctioned in Bucharest by Artmark auction house, Libertatea newspaper informs today (Tue).