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Head of Romanian Cultural Institute Resigns
After losing support from the ruling coalition, the widely criticised president of the Romanian Cultural Institute has thrown in the towel.
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Romania to Start Building Giant EU-Funded Laser
One of the world’s biggest and most powerful lasers is to be constructed near Bucharest, at a cost of 350 million euro.
Deluges Claim Lives in Eastern Romania
Floods have hit eastern Romania, causing widespread devastation and killing at least three people. And more trouble from extreme weather could be on the way.
Romania’s Leaders Lock Horns Again on Reforms
The President and Prime Minister are once again at loggerheads, this time over how the parliament should be reorganized.
Romania Toughens Law to Protect Forests
Bucharest is bringing in new legislation and raising fines in an attempt to tackle the problem of illegal logging which has damaged some of the country's important forests.
Romania's New Constitution Bans Gay Marriage
An amendment to Romania's new constitution, backed by MPs and the Orthodox Church, defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman alone.
Romania Hails Salvation of Cherished Meat Roll
Fans of grilled meat rolls in Romania relax after minister says EU will add the popular dish known as 'mici' to its list of foodstuffs that are exempt from directives.
British Prince Pays Private Visit in Romania
The heir to the British throne, the Prince of Wales, has again visited Romania, meeting the country's leaders as well as touring his properties in Transylvania.
Counterfeiters Flood Romanian Market With Fakes
As well as counterfeit clothes and cigarettes, some 50 per cent of luxury brand-name products could be fakes, Romania’s customs service has warned.
Romanian TV Chief Detained For Suspected Blackmail
The manager of an influential private TV company in Romania has been detained in a case concerning alleged bribery.
Romania Cancels Highway Contract With Bechtel
Romania has finally scrapped a controversial contract with the US company Bechtel to construct a long-awaited highway in Transylvania.
Romania Hungarians Seek Greater Autonomy
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta said he would heed ethnic Hungarian demands for increased autonomy and cultural rights.
Amnesty Lists Rights Failings in Balkans in 2012
The Amnesty International Report for 2012 listed war crimes prosecutions and discrimination against sexual and ethnic minorities as among the most pressing rights issues in the Balkans.
Rising School Dropout Rate Worries Romania
Romania is planning several measures to cut to the recorded rise in the number of school truants and dropouts.
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.
Romania Jails MP, Former Officials, For Abuse
A court in Bucharest has jailed a football club owner and other senior ex-officials for corruption.
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Romania’s Tough Line on Kosovo Starts to Crumble
It’s increasingly no longer a question of whether Romania will recognise Kosovo’s independence but when, analysts say.
Romania: Road to Recovery Looks Rocky
Romania: Year of Discontent
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Romania Cuts Subsidies For Green Energy
Romania is downgrading its renewable incentives system as part of a bid to curb rises in the price of electricity.
Romania To Sell Rail Freight Company
Romania Invests Hopes in Black Sea Gas
Culture and Lifestyle
German Accent at Bucharest Book Fair
Bookfest, Romania’s largest book fair, has opened in Bucharest with a German flavour this year - but the fair takes place in a country where interest in reading seems to be fading.
