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Romania Passes Controversial Election Law
Parliament in Bucharest has approved a new law that dispenses with the five-percent threshold for party representation in parliament.
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Moldova Fails Again To Elect President
For the fourth time since 2009, Moldova’s divided parliament failed to elect a head of state.
Romania Parliament Approves Austerity Budget
Parliament on Thursday approved a tough state budget for next year and pushed through two new laws on judges and election dates.
Former Romanian PM Cleared of Graft Charge
Adrian Nastase, the former prime minister of Romania, has been acquitted of one high-level corruption charge but will still stand trial for two other graft allegations.
Transnistria Leader's 20-Year Reign Seems Over
After two decades in power, the veteran leader of the breakway region of Moldova, Igor Smirnov, appears to have lost the presidential race.
Former Eurovision Singer's Death Stuns Romania
The suicide of another popular singer - the second this year - has distracted the country's news media from its usual diet of economic woes, though some question the coverage.
Romania to Push Key Laws Through Parliament
Centre-right coalition is to use emergency procedures to push new laws on elections and on top judges' election through parliament.
Confused Presidential Poll in Moldova's Breakaway Transnistria
The outcome of presidential elections in Transnistria is unclear after the result was postponed following many complaints about irregularities.
Romania Signs up to EU Fiscal Deal
Romania is among the EU members in favour of a tax and budget pact, but it has to change the constitution to meet the challenges.
Romania Denies New Secret CIA Prison Report
Senior minister dismisses reject new media reports saying that government offices in Bucharest were used for CIA secret renditions.
Romania Worried by Talk of Two-Speed Europe
Bucharest vows to support the unity of the EU and to continue the drive to join the single currency area by 2015.
Romania to Hold Local and General Elections Together
Centre-right government says it is ready to use emergency procedures to force a new election law through parliament, prompting opposition threats to walk out.
Moldova Hopes to End Presidential Deadlock
Parliament in Chisinau has set December 16 as the date for new presidential elections.
Romanians Mark Country's National Day
Thousands of people are celebrating 1 December, the day when modern Romania was created 93 years ago at the end of the First World War.
Romania Acts to Speed Up Adoptions
New law simplifies adoption process with a view to emptying the nation's remaining orphanges by 2020.
Romania Ruling Party Grabs Senate Head Post
Opposition Social Democrats voice outrage after ruling party elects own candidate as head of the upper chamber of parliament, saying it will take the matter to the Constitutional Court.
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Romania’s New Leader Battles Temptation to Spend
With an election due in autumn, the new interim premier will have a hard task delivering on his pledge to reduce the burden of austerity while retaining the confidence of Romania’s creditors.
Schengen Red Light Leaves Romania Frustrated
Romania Starts Counting Cost of Bitter Winter
Lustration Should Not be About Purges
Romanian Govt Faces Winter of Discontent
Romania: Tough Year Expected
Romania: Not Yet Out of the Woods
Roma Funds Squandered in Romania
Business
Romania Worried EU Payments Could Be Suspended
New payments may be blocked as Bucharest continues to have problems absorbing European Union funds.
Euro Crisis Sapping Balkan Recovery, EBRD Warns
Romania's Recession Boosts Grey Economy
Bosch to Start Major Investment in Romania
Romania Hopes to Reap Windfall From Football Final
Culture and Lifestyle
Romanians Gear Up For Museums Night
Museums and cultural institutions across Romania will be opening their doors all night on Saturday and revealing their treasures.
Montenegrin Media Most Free in Balkans, Report Says
Romanians Revel in Rich Easter Traditions
Britain's Prince Harry Samples Village Life in Transylvania
Amos Oz to Present His Work in Bucharest
