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Vol 7, no. 10, December 2011


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Romanian healthcare system seeks to inject clarity into financingRomanian healthcare system seeks to inject clarity into financing

The main changes brought about by the new draft healthcare law, the amendments it has undergone so far and the potential funding structure of this sector were just a few of the themes of the Financing Mechanisms of the Healthcare System event, organized by The Diplomat – Bucharest. By Magda Purice, Roxana Cristea

Mapping the moneyMapping the money

On a global market that allows production to relocate to where the investment benefits are greater, which of Romania’s assets can put the country on the investor’s map? By Dana Verdes

Business travel still up in the airBusiness travel still up in the air

Worth around EUR 500 million in 2011, business travel in Romania is the only sector of the local hospitality sector that is efficient and on the up. Industry consultants and the managers of major airlines, travel agents, hotels and corporate associations tell The Diplomat – Bucharest what conditions are required for this segment to soar next year. By Magda Purice and Roxana Cristea

Couriers seek to dispatch rivals post-hasteCouriers seek to dispatch rivals post-haste

After two hard years of coping with the economic gloom and several bankruptcies in 2010, managers of the largest courier firms active locally told The Diplomat – Bucharest how much the market - estimated at EUR 200 million for this year - has slowed, what their business expectations are and where the growth potential opportunities may pop up. By Magda Purice

OTHER TOP STORIES

Electricity chief embraces state switch

Electricity chief embraces state switchComing from the private sector, Horia Hahaianu, Transelectrica GM, took up the challenge of running a state-owned company. He tells The Diplomat – Bucharest the latest details on the company’s major projects. By Dana Verdes

Delivering change

Delivering changeChallenged by a privatization attempt in 2007, huge losses, a record EUR 26 mln fine, and wary of breaching competition law, the Romanian Post seems finally to be delivering on its market, with a little help from the State’s international economic agreements. Now seeking a strategic investor to put its stamp on the service, the Romanian Post is shaking off the dust of the past and going head‑to‑head with its competitors

Prepare to party like it’s 2012!

Prepare to party like it’s 2012!This year, as in the past two years, Bucharest’s five-star hotels are not throwing the glitzy parties they used to host before the crisis, which once brought in big bucks. Why? By Roxana Cristea

Hidroelectrica finally galvanized over dodgy discounts

Hidroelectrica finally galvanized over dodgy discountsAfter the European Commission started an investigation into possible state aid in relation to the cheap energy acquired by “smart guys” on the local energy market, officials from the state-owned energy producer Hidroelectrica are now talking about price renegotiations of at least 3.5 percent and even the annulment of contracts. By Dana Verdes

 

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