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20 Feb 12 / 10:45:46

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.

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macedonia-placed-in-the-red-zone-for-lgbt-rights
16 Feb 12 / 10:29:48

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
15 Feb 12 / 08:34:25

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-controversial-internet-law-acta
13 Feb 12 / 16:56:15

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
09 Feb 12 / 15:27:46

Romanian Parliament Approves New Government

In the absence of opposition MPs, the parliament in Bucharest has approved the new cabinet.

romania-vows-more-justice-reforms-after-preliminary-ec-report
09 Feb 12 / 08:38:46

Romania Vows to Continue Justice Reforms

After the release in Brussels of a European Commission report containing mixed messages for Bucharest on justice and corruption, Romania insists it will do whatever is required.

cold-snap-torments-balkans
08 Feb 12 / 14:41:15

Cold Snap Torments Balkans

The worst wintry conditions in decades continue to torment the Balkans, causing deaths, cutting power and blocking roads.

romania-enters-period-of-political-uncertainty
07 Feb 12 / 10:15:35

New PM Faces Uphill Challenge in Romania

The nomination of a new Prime Minister looks unlikely to end the political instability triggered by Emil Boc's sudden resignation.

census-in-romania-reveals-dramatic-decrease-in-population
06 Feb 12 / 14:39:18

Romania Census Reveals Decrease in Population

Head count’s preliminary data reveal a 12 per cent decline in population in the last decade as many workers went abroad.

romanian-pm-step-down-to-ease-public-discontent
06 Feb 12 / 11:34:31

Romanian PM Resigns Over Unrest

Romanian PM Emil Boc has announced his resignation in an attempt to calm unrest at his austerity measures.

romania-suspends-welfare-benefits-for-unpaid-taxes
03 Feb 12 / 10:09:42

Romania Chops Welfare Benefits for Thousands

The government has axed welfare payments to around 10 per cent of recipients in an effort to get the ballooning welfare bill under control.

romania-government-plans-pension-wage-increases-as-elections-looms
01 Feb 12 / 10:40:42

Romania Seeks IMF Approval for Rises

As elections loom, Romania's embattled ruling party plans to raise pensions and wages with a view to deflecting some of its current unpopularity with austerity-weary voters.

former-romanian-pm-condemned-for-corruption
31 Jan 12 / 10:27:57

Romania Jails Former PM For Corruption

Adrian Nastase, prime minister from 2000 to 2004, has been sentenced to two years in prison for corruption but is expected to appeal the verdict.

the-golden-age-auction-in-romania
27 Jan 12 / 11:32:37

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.

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26 Jan 12 / 14:37:34

Heavy Snowfall Paralyzes Kosovo

Heavy snowfall over the past two days has paralyzed traffic in Kosovo and across the region, shutting down schools, roads and borders.

top-court-rejects-joint-elections-in-romania
26 Jan 12 / 09:14:54

Court Rejects Joint Elections in Romania

In another blow to Emil Boc, the Constitutional Court has struck down a law empowering the government to organize simultaneous local and parliamentary elections this year.

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lustration-should-not-be-about-purges
27 Jan 12 / 14:12:52

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.

03 Jan 12 / 11:44:55

Romania: Tough Year Expected

22 Dec 11 / 17:10:25

Romania: Not Yet Out of the Woods

14 Dec 11 / 10:01:58

Roma Funds Squandered in Romania

Business

romania-aims-to-attract-more-foreign-tourists
21 Feb 12 / 10:01:34

Call to Drop Tax on Tourism in Romania

Minister plans to boost foreign tourism by scrapping VAT on visitors.

Culture and Lifestyle

the-golden-age-auction-in-romania
27 Jan 12 / 11:32:37

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.