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How does Romania's revolution compare with this week's protests?

Romania has this week seen its biggest protests since its bloody revolution in 1989, as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to show their objection to new laws they claim will h

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Romania : Government opposition mounts

Opposition to a controversial draft bill to decriminalise certain abuses of power in Romania continues to grow as the country's Ombudsman has asked a Constitutional Court to rule on its legality.

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Euroviews. Why Romanians are on the streets: anger and discontent

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Protesters in Romania promise to be back every day

Tens of thousands of Romanians have taken to the streets of Bucharest for a third night to rally against a decree decriminalising some forms of corruption.

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Fears in Brussels mount after Bucharest weakens corruption fight

In Brussels, there is increasing alarm over the Romanian government’s emergency decree, which critics say will reduce penalties for corruption.

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Romania's PM Grindeanu digs in on corruption decree despite protests

The prime minister has said the government will not repeal a decree softening the official stance on corruption, despite protests and legal challenges.

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What do Romanians think of country's corruption controversy?

Romanians have been writing to Euronews giving their views on the corruption controversy engulfing their country: Ion Sava, 35, a civil engineer, told Euronews: “The protests stems from the sneaky and

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Romanian minister quits over government corruption stance

*NB: an updated version of Thursday’s events in Romania is available here.

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Explainer: why Romanians are in despair over anti-corruption reforms

Romania has seen its biggest protests since the 1989 revolution after the new leftist government pushed through controversial anti-corruption reforms.

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Protesters in Romania hold huge demonstration over government 'anti-corruption U-turn'

Protesters in Bucharest have condemned a government decision to decriminalise some misconduct offences, in one of the biggest demonstrations since the 1989…

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EU Commission warns Romania against 'backtracking' on corruption

The European Commission has warned Romania not to backtrack on fighting corruption after its government issued a decree decriminalising some offences.

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Why Romania's 'cocky' leftists were emboldened to push through controversial corruption change

Romania has made a ‘huge mistake’ in pushing through its biggest retreat on anti-corruption reforms since joining the EU a decade ago, it’s been claimed.

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Anger as Romania decriminalises some corruption offences

*An updated version of this story incorporating events on Wednesday February 1 is available here.

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Romanians protest against government emergency decrees

An estimated 50,000 people, took part in a rally in Bucharest on Sunday night in another protest at government plans to decriminalise certain offences and pardon…

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Sailors stranded on frozen Danube receive emergency supplies

Food and water was sent by helicopter from the town of Calarasi.

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Brussels to keep monitoring Romania over corruption

Brussels says it will continue keeping tabs on Romania over corruption – “despite scores of MPs, mayors and magistrates being put on trial for graft in recent…

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Has the EU taken its eye off the ball on corruption?

Corruption is a growing problem in the EU because leaders have been busy dealing with other crises, it’s been claimed.

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Romanians march against prison pardons

Thousands of people marched through the Romanian capital and other cities on Sunday evening to protest against government proposals to pardon scores of convicted…

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Panic as fire breaks out in Bucharest nightclub

One person is in a serious condition and more than 40 have been treated for smoke inhalation and hypothermia after a fire broke out in a nightclub in Bucharest.

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Romanian protests target government over corruption drive

President Iohannis has intervened amid concern over plans to introduce pardons and decriminalise offences in corruption cases.

From its post-communist transformation to current challenges, Romania is at a pivotal moment, balancing economic growth with political corruption. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping the country’s future.