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Romania's President Agrees PM Should Attend European Council
Romania's usually squabbling leaders have this time agreed on who should attend the European Council on the country's behalf.
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Romania Jails MP, Former Officials, For Abuse
A court in Bucharest has jailed a football club owner and other senior ex-officials for corruption.
Romania Football Officials Face Retrial
Bucharest court orders retrial in the case of eight top football officials allegedly involved in tax evasion and money laundering
Tensions Rising Inside Ruling Coalition in Romania
First major misunderstandings put at stake the solidity of center-left ruling coalition in Romania
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.
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.
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.
Romania Jails Ex-Senator For Corruption
A former parliamentarian stripped of his MP's immunity in 2010 has been jailed for seven years for accepting bribes from businessmen in exchange for favours.
Romanian PM Re-elected Ruling Party Leader
Victor Ponta was re-elected as head of the Social Democratic Party and promised to continue reforming Romania.
Romania Abandons Target Date to Join Eurozone
While remaining an objective for the country, Romania has dropped the idea of setting a date for adopting the single currency.
Romania to Pass Property Restitution Bill
Parliament is expected to pass a new law aimed at finally resolving the prolonged dispute over property seized by the Communists.
Bulgaria, Romania to Jointly Manage Danube Wetlands
Bulgarian and Romanian officials have signed a memorandum to expand and jointly manage protected wetland areas along their Danube border.
Cancer Cases on the Rise in Romania
Number of diagnoses of cancer jumped sharply last year in Romania, a country where cancer sufferers have great difficulty in obtaining the drugs they need.
Romania To Appoint New Justice Minister
Magistrate Robert Cazanciuc is set to become Romania’s new Justice Minister after President Basescu approved the choice.
Romania to Slap 'Solidarity Tax' on Civil Servants
Victor Ponta's centre-left government plans new tax of 10 per cent on public servants earning more than 1,000 euro a month.
Workers Protest in Romania Over Unpaid Wages
Angry employees of the Oltchim chemical company rallied in Bucharest demanding payment of their overdue wages and urging the government to step in and save the plant.
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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: Road to Recovery Looks Rocky
Romania: Year of Discontent
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
Daimler to Expand Investment in Romania
Romania Elects New Financial Authority
DIY Firm Kingfisher Expands to Romania
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.
