Tourists in Romania Find Cash Helps to Avoid Prison
A AP report notes Romanian authorities may swap prison terms for fines in hard currency. Offenses include smuggling and currency violations with roughly 73 lei per prison day, and examples show fines for undeclared jewelry and second hand goods. The exchange can require time in custody before payment.
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Government costs rise to 233 billion in 10 years
Washington notes that ten years ago government costs at all levels totaled 108 billion dollars. Now costs exceed 233 billion, accounting for twenty two percent of the nation’s gross national product.
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