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05. 11. 09. - 16:00

Cattle breeders announce suspension of protests

Romanian Times

Romanian cattle breeders announced they have suspended protests after decisions on loan- purchase problems made today (Thurs).

Cattle farmers met today at the president's office with bank officials and representatives of the Agency for Payments and Intervention in Agriculture (APIA) and the Rural Loan Guarantee Fund to decide on the manner in which loans may be acquired.

Union leader Costel Caras told Mediafax that all the details on loan access had been straightened out.

Cattle breeders said they would put off planned protests, adding they would soon meet with other animal breeders to decide on measures to be taken if they do not get their money in due time.

President Traian Basescu said yesterday local lenders CEC, BRD and BCR Erste Bank had signed financing agreements with APIA and the Farm Loan Guarantee Fund to ensure funding for animal breeders.

Romanian lenders Raiffeisen Bank and Bancpost are also in talks over financing terms for animal breeders.

Teo Trandafir resigns over health problems
Former TV star Teo Trandafir announced today (Fri) she was resigning from her position as lawmaker.

Wizz Air fills bankrupt Malev's shoes
Low cost airliner Wizz Air announced today (Fri) it would start a new route Bucharest - Budapest, after Hungarian state-owned company Malev suspended all activity and announced it was on the edge of bankruptcy.

Romania's population down due to migration
Romania's population dropped by 2.6 million persons in the last ten years, the first data of the census performed in October has shown.

Twenty-four dead in cold weather
Another two persons died in the last 24 hours, in Romania, due to hypothermia the Health Ministry said today (Fri).

Schools closed over bad weather
School classes were suspended in 373 institutions in 29 counties all over Romania, due to meteorologists' warnings of heavy snow, blizzards and low temperatures.

More gypsies in Romania census shows
Romania's population is falling but the number of gypsies is increasing despite massive emigration according to new census statistics.

Bosch starts 77 mn Euro investment in Romania with state aid
German automotive components producer Bosch will invest 77 million Euros in a new production facility in Jucu, Cluj county, northwestern Romania, Romanian Prime Minister (PM) Emil Boc was informed today (Thurs).

Army ready to fight snow
The Romanian Army is prepared for the emergency situations provoked by heavy snow and blizzards with 4,000 soldiers and over 1,000 pieces of equipment, the Defence Ministry said today (Thurs).

Boeing aircraft on sale by the tax administration
A Boeing aircrfat is up for auction at the local tax administration in Bacau, northern Romania, for as low as 20,000 Euros.

Twenty-two died in cold weather
There were 22 persons who lost their lives amid the lowest temperatures this winter, which dropped as low as minus 32.5 Celsius.