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Romanian Museums Prepare For All-Night Opening
The annual Night of Museums in Romania will involve exhibitions, dance and theatre performances, concerts and films in events across the country.
Politics and Society
Croatia Leads Balkans on Gay Rights Legislation
Croatia leads the Balkans in providing the best legal environment for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people, while Macedonia offers the least protection, new research says.
Romania Names Anti-Corruption Chiefs
Romania has appointed six chief prosecutors and deputies to lead the country’s anti-corruption bodies.
Romanian Postal Workers Strike Over Cutbacks
Over 1,500 postal workers in Bucharest have staged a walk-out over planned cuts in their working hours and salaries as the government tries to slim down and sell off the service.
Romania, Bulgaria Delay Danube Bridge Opening
The two neighbours have postponed the planned inauguration of the new bridge between Vidin and Calafat for what are assumed to be technical reasons.
Geeks Come to Aid of Pothole-Plagued Romanians
Specialists have come up with a new phone application that enables drivers to circumvent the potholes strewn all over Romania's rotten roads.
Culture and Lifestyle
Romanian Museums Prepare For All-Night Opening
The annual Night of Museums in Romania will involve exhibitions, dance and theatre performances, concerts and films in events across the country.
Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro Fail to Qualify for Eurosong
All Balkan contestants in the semi finals on Tuesday failed to qualify for Eurosong. Macedonia and Albania are still hoping they will qualify on Thursday show in Malmo.
Balkan Contestants Gear Up For Eurovision
Performers from Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia will take to the stage for the first semi-final of Eurovision 2013 on Tuesday, closely watched by the glitzy song contest’s Balkan fans.
China's Terracotta Army on Show in Romania
China's world-famous exhibition of terracotta soldiers has gone on display in Bucharest.
New Series Celebrates Romania's Wild Side
The Travel Channel is to launch new episodes of the "Wild Carpathia" series, showcasing the unspoiled beauty of Romania and featuring Britain's Prince Charles.
Business
Romania’s Shadow Economy Shrinking, Study Says
Greater use of electronic payments is responsible for part of the decrease in Romania’s shadow economy, a study by Visa says.
Romania Invests Hopes in Black Sea Gas
Romania hopes to become energy independent in less than ten years, following exploitation of its Black Sea resources.
Daimler to Expand Investment in Romania
The German company is to invest €300 million in expanding transmission production in Romania.
Romania Elects New Financial Authority
In obedience to IMF requests, Romania has set up a single entity tasked with overseeing the country’s financial market.
DIY Firm Kingfisher Expands to Romania
The British home improvement retailer Kingfisher has acquired 15 stores in Romania, where it says there is a strong DIY culture.
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Cash Crisis Threatens Drugs Outreach in Romania
While the number of drug users rises steadily in Romania, harm-reduction programmes face closure as government funds dry up.
Romania TV Station Cries Foul Over Falling Ratings
A TV station has sparked a row by claiming that the body in charge in viewing figures massaged its ratings downwards.
Britain’s Mindless New ‘Bulgarian Agitation’
The media campaign against Bulgarian and Romanian immigrants plumbs new depths each week. Who would have guessed this country once put Bulgaria on a pedestal?
Balkan Migrants – Social Problem or Straw Man for Germany?
Reports about the number of impoverished migrants from Bulgaria and Romania are alarming Germany - but how accurate are these claims?
Britain’s Migration Panic Leaves Romanians Unmoved
British fears of a mass influx from Romania are groundless, Romanians say, as most people who wanted to work abroad went long ago.
Press Review
Romania Press Review – May 17, 2013
Romanian singer enters Eurovision final, Tensions inside the ruling coalition, Possible change in expropriation law
Country Profile
Key Political Parties
Key Political Parties in Romania
Profiles of the main political players in Romania.
