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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 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.
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
The worst wintry conditions in decades continue to torment the Balkans, causing deaths, cutting power and blocking roads.
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.
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 Resigns Over Unrest
Romanian PM Emil Boc has announced his resignation in an attempt to calm unrest at his austerity measures.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Romania: Tough Year Expected
Romania: Not Yet Out of the Woods
Roma Funds Squandered in Romania
Bulgarian Asylum System Pushes Migrants West
Digital Age Spawns Big Brother Bosses
Distrustful Romanians Approach Census With Foreboding
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
Romanian Inflation Falls to Historic Low
Romania Ups Inflation Forecast to 3.2%
Winter Freeze Forces Up Romania's Gas Bill
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
Library Opens New Chapter for Romania
Former Eurovision Singer's Death Stuns Romania
Bucharest Slashes Cost of Christmas Lights
