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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.
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Wild Dogs Still Plague Romanian Capital
Despite official promises to slash the number of stray dogs, a recent census shows that around 65,000 still live on the streets of Bucharest.
Devilish Health Cards Worry Some Romanians
Several hundred Romanians, including a numer of priests, joined a protest against the introduction of electronic health cards, which some describe as satanic.
New Food Scandal Threatens Romania
Reports that turkey meat containing antibiotics was exported to Germany, Austria and Britain pose a new threat to Romania's tottering economy.
Jeremic Joins Davos Young Global Leaders' List
Six leaders from the Balkans, including Vuk Jeremic of Serbia, have won places on the World Economic Forum's list of young global leaders.
UK Minister Downplays Friction With Romania
On a visit to Bucharest, Britain's Europe Minister has tried to smooth relations - battered by a UK media campaign against a feared influx of job-seekers and welfare claimants.
Romanians Keep Faith With Church and Army
New poll shows Romanians have far more confidence in the military and the Church than in political institutions.
Romania, Bulgaria Rebuffed from Schengen Zone
The European Union has again postponed a decision on Romania's and Bulgaria's accession to the passport-free Schengen zone.
Romania Aims to Draw Line Under Restitution Row
Prime Minister Ponta says a new law should finally resolve the prolonged dispute about property seized by the Communists after the Second World War.
Fall of Pro-EU Moldova Govt Worries Romania
The defeat of the pro-EU government in Moldova in a no-confidence vote is causing concern in neighbouring Romania.
Newspaper Circulations Tumble in Crisis-Hit Romania
The latest sales figures for last autumn make grim reading for most newspapers in the country.
Romania Demands Explanation for Schengen Veto
Bucharest wants those countries that seem intent on continuing to block its accession to the passport-free Schengen area to explain their reasons.
Romanian Journalists Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
Journalists at the leading daily “Romania Libera” staged a brief strike on Thursday over unpaid salaries - a common problem in Romania's struggling newspaper industry.
New Protests in Romania Against Fracking Plans
Thousands of people have joined protests in eastern Romania against plans to exploit shale gas, voicing fears for the environment.
Romania's Crowded Prisons Could Improve, Report
Jail conditions are far better in Romania than what they were - but overcrowding and poor diet remain a problem, a new report says.
Romania Jails Two Former Ministers For Corruption
Two former ministers of agriculture have been jailed for three years for granting favours to a businessman in return for money and goods.
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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
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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.
