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EU needs to focus on areas its citizens care about, says Romanian PM
The EU should concentrate on issues like security and the economy as it seeks to restore the trust of its citizens, Romanian prime minister Dacian Ciolos said.The EU should concentrate on issues like security and the economy as it seeks to restore the trust of its citizens, Romanian prime minister Dacian Ciolos said.
Nadia Comaneci: gymnast of perfection and defector
She grabbed the world’s attention and affection aged 14. In 1976 this Romanian gymnast scored the first perfect ten in Olympic history and remains aShe grabbed the world’s attention and affection aged 14. In 1976 this Romanian gymnast scored the first perfect ten in Olympic history and remains a
Former Queen Anne of Romania dies at 92
She was married 68 years to Romania's last monarch, King Michael.She was married 68 years to Romania's last monarch, King Michael.
Nearly 40 held in Romania slavery probe as new evidence emerges
Authorities in Romania have formally detained 38 people suspected of running a slavery ring.Authorities in Romania have formally detained 38 people suspected of running a slavery ring.
Romanian police break up "slavery" gang rescuing dozens of youngsters
Anti-mafia police have broken up a human trafficking gang in central Romania.Anti-mafia police have broken up a human trafficking gang in central Romania.
"Dracula - The Music and Film" premieres in Romania
For their first performance of “Dracula-The Music and Film” renowned composer Philip Glass and the San Francisco based Kronos Quartet went to where else but the bloodthirsty vampire’s home country…For their first performance of “Dracula-The Music and Film” renowned composer Philip Glass and the San Francisco based Kronos Quartet went to where else but the bloodthirsty vampire’s home country…
Gone with the flood
Hundreds of households have been flooded in southwestern Romania forcing nearly 300 people out of their homes.Hundreds of households have been flooded in southwestern Romania forcing nearly 300 people out of their homes.
See Nicolae Ceausescu's gold bathroom
The infamous Romanian dictator's private palace is open for visitors in Bucharest and includes a private cinema, silk carpets and walls of gifts from world leaders.The infamous Romanian dictator's private palace is open for visitors in Bucharest and includes a private cinema, silk carpets and walls of gifts from world leaders.
France seals Euro 2016 Group A while Albania shock the Romanians
On Sunday the group stage for the host nation ended.On Sunday the group stage for the host nation ended.
Euro 2016: win or lose, fans celebrate in Paris after France's 2-1 opening victory
It’s been six years in the making, with obstacles along the way, but now France is celebrating after clinching three points in their Euro 2016 opener against…It’s been six years in the making, with obstacles along the way, but now France is celebrating after clinching three points in their Euro 2016 opener against…
Clotilde Armand - the Frenchwoman trying to change Romanian politics
Clotilde Armand is a French woman aiming to change the face of local politics in Romania in a system marked by corruption.Clotilde Armand is a French woman aiming to change the face of local politics in Romania in a system marked by corruption.
Romanian left poised for comeback after polls predict local election rout
Exit polls from local elections in Romania suggest that barely a year after quitting government under a corruption cloud the Social Democrats have roared back nationwide, and will…Exit polls from local elections in Romania suggest that barely a year after quitting government under a corruption cloud the Social Democrats have roared back nationwide, and will…
Europe counts cost after days of heavy rainfall and flooding
In Germany, a massive clean-up operation is underway after days of heavy rainfall and flooding started to recede.In Germany, a massive clean-up operation is underway after days of heavy rainfall and flooding started to recede.
Europe flood death toll rises to 15 as waters begin to recede
At least 10 people in Germany, two each in France and Romania, and one in Belgium have died as a result of the flooding in Europe.At least 10 people in Germany, two each in France and Romania, and one in Belgium have died as a result of the flooding in Europe.
Watch: Football fans pay tribute to Patrick Ekeng
Dinamo Bucharest supporters paid tribute to Patrick Ekeng, who died last week of a suspected heart attack. Some 50,000 supporters – gathered on MayDinamo Bucharest supporters paid tribute to Patrick Ekeng, who died last week of a suspected heart attack. Some 50,000 supporters – gathered on May
US activates controversial missile shield in Romania
America has switched on a controversial missile shield in Romania, incensing Moscow. The aim, it says, is to protect NATO countries from short andAmerica has switched on a controversial missile shield in Romania, incensing Moscow. The aim, it says, is to protect NATO countries from short and
Storms in Romania
A fresh flood swept away six cars on a main road in Valcea county, Central Romania. Traffic in the area was blocked until firefighters used pumps toA fresh flood swept away six cars on a main road in Valcea county, Central Romania. Traffic in the area was blocked until firefighters used pumps to
US begins advanced warplane deployment to bolster NATO allies
Two of the world’s most sophisticated warplanes have touched down in Romania as part of the United States’ biggest European deployment of F-22Two of the world’s most sophisticated warplanes have touched down in Romania as part of the United States’ biggest European deployment of F-22
Romanian miners march to Bucharest
The workers from state-controlled energy company started the 300km walk from Targu Jiu to the capital on Monday to protest against a proposed layoff.The workers from state-controlled energy company started the 300km walk from Targu Jiu to the capital on Monday to protest against a proposed layoff.
Heavy rainfall in Romania set to continue until Monday evening
A flash flood in Romania has swamped houses, killed livestock damaged a section of country road and displaced two cars. About 200 households wereA flash flood in Romania has swamped houses, killed livestock damaged a section of country road and displaced two cars. About 200 households were
Microfinance: lending small, thinking big
This week, Real Economy is looking at the world of microfinance in a European market that tends to be dominated by traditional banks. We take a lookThis week, Real Economy is looking at the world of microfinance in a European market that tends to be dominated by traditional banks. We take a look
Ex-Communist camp commander jailed for crimes against humanity
The ex-commander of a Communist-era Labour camp in Romania has been jailed for 20 years for ‘crimes against humanity’. The camp run by 88-year oldThe ex-commander of a Communist-era Labour camp in Romania has been jailed for 20 years for ‘crimes against humanity’. The camp run by 88-year old
Writing your way out of a Romanian prison
Prosecutors in Romania are trying to establish if some prisoners jailed for corruption and fraud are claiming authorship of books to get theirProsecutors in Romania are trying to establish if some prisoners jailed for corruption and fraud are claiming authorship of books to get their
Spain dismantles labour exploitation network
A labour exploitation network targeting Romanian workers has been dismantled in the Andalucia region of southern Spain. The National Police made fiveA labour exploitation network targeting Romanian workers has been dismantled in the Andalucia region of southern Spain. The National Police made five
Romania: Shepherds protest
Over 2500 shepherds protested in front of the Parliament, dissatisfied with the modifications brought to the Hunting Law regulating how many shepherdOver 2500 shepherds protested in front of the Parliament, dissatisfied with the modifications brought to the Hunting Law regulating how many shepherd
Cameron visits Romania and Poland seeking support for EU reform
The British PM is lobbying ahead of a crucial referendum on UK membership due by the end of 2017The British PM is lobbying ahead of a crucial referendum on UK membership due by the end of 2017
Balkan border controls cause knock-on effect
The knock-on effect of tighter border controls in the Balkans is starting to show. In Romania a seven-kilometre traffic jam has resulted in hours ofThe knock-on effect of tighter border controls in the Balkans is starting to show. In Romania a seven-kilometre traffic jam has resulted in hours of
Romanian government wins confidence vote
In Romania the technocrat government of Dacian Ciolos easily won a confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday, reinforcing its mandate for a one-yearIn Romania the technocrat government of Dacian Ciolos easily won a confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday, reinforcing its mandate for a one-year
Former EU commissioner Ciolos appointed Romanian prime minister
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has appointed former EU agriculture commissioner Dacian Ciolos as prime minister. #Romania ex-EU commissioner forRomanian President Klaus Iohannis has appointed former EU agriculture commissioner Dacian Ciolos as prime minister. #Romania ex-EU commissioner for
Bucharest Colectiv nightclub death toll rises to at least 45
More people have died from injuries sustained in a fire and stampede at Bucharest’s hip Colectiv nightclub. The death toll has risen to at least 45More people have died from injuries sustained in a fire and stampede at Bucharest’s hip Colectiv nightclub. The death toll has risen to at least 45