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Call to Drop Tax on Tourism in Romania
Minister plans to boost foreign tourism by scrapping VAT on visitors.
Politics and Society
Brussels Is to Halt Funding For Romania
Commission's decision to interrupt funding for a programme highlights Romania's continuing problems with absorbing European Union funds.
Macedonia Gay Rights Record 'Worst in Balkans'
Macedonia least respects the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community, of all the countries in the Balkans, an international watchdog says.
Romania Jails Former Ministers For Graft
Two former ministers were sentenced to three years' prison for corruption, as Romania shows signs of taking the campaign against the culture of graft more seriously.
Romanians Protest Against Controversial Internet Law
People have protested in Romania against an anti-online piracy pact that critics say could affect internet freedom.
Romanian Parliament Approves New Government
In the absence of opposition MPs, the parliament in Bucharest has approved the new cabinet.
Culture and Lifestyle
Buyers Snap Up Auctioned Ceaucescu Trophies
A bronze yak presented by Chairman Mao was the surprise star of the sale of the late Romanian dictator's gifts, which took place on the anniversary of his birthday in Bucharest.
Birthday Auction for Ceausescu's Old Gifts
A selection of 70 gifts presented to the Communist dictator and his wife, Elena, are to go on sale in Bucharest on the anniversary of his birthday.
Library Opens New Chapter for Romania
Some 25 years after construction started, Romania's National Library is set to finally open its doors.
Former Eurovision Singer's Death Stuns Romania
The suicide of another popular singer - the second this year - has distracted the country's news media from its usual diet of economic woes, though some question the coverage.
Bucharest Slashes Cost of Christmas Lights
Romania's capital will have "eco" bulbs for this year's festive season to save money.
Business
Call to Drop Tax on Tourism in Romania
Minister plans to boost foreign tourism by scrapping VAT on visitors.
FT Credits Balkan Cities as Cost Effective
Cities in the Balkans may score badly in some fields, but they score highly when it comes to labour costs.
Romanian Inflation Falls to Historic Low
Monthly inflation in Romania fell in January to levels not seen in decades, but concerns remain over the country’s overall chance of economic recovery.
Romania Ups Inflation Forecast to 3.2%
Romania's Central Bank has increased its inflation forecast for this year, though at well below 4 per cent, the rate is not seen as especially worrying.
Winter Freeze Forces Up Romania's Gas Bill
As gas consumption in soars in sub-zero temperatures, experts say the country will have to fork out for pricey imports from Russia.
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Lustration Should Not be About Purges
The lustration process in Macedonia is one of several in the region that have gone horribly wrong - becoming a tool by which the authorities stigmatise their enemies.
Romanian Govt Faces Winter of Discontent
While snowstorms batter the Balkans, Emil Boc’s government faces a political blizzard of its own, as thousands demonstrate against cuts and wage freezes.
Romania: Tough Year Expected
Disputed local and parliamentary elections, risks of capital outflows from banks, more job losses and social unrest are some of many challenges Romania faces in 2012.
Romania: Not Yet Out of the Woods
Corruption cases and the country's related failure to gain admission to the EU Schengen zone dominated the political landscape.
Roma Funds Squandered in Romania
As Brussels pressures Bucharest to improve living conditions for its Roma population, thousands of euros paid by the EU and Romanian government to do just that appears to have been wasted on inflated salaries and exorbitant rents and expenses, BIRN can reveal.
Press Review
Romania Press Review – February 22, 2012
The EC has stopped payments worth 3.5 billion euro to Romania from the Human Resources funding line, An IMF team is visiting Bucharest to discuss policy with new government, American fast food chain Subway will open in April its first unit in Romania.
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Key Political Parties
Key Political Parties in Romania
Profiles of the main political players in Romania.
