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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 to

Romania

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-22

Romania

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.

Romania

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 were

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Real Economy

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 look

Romania

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 old

Romania

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 their

Spain

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 five

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Romania: Shepherds protest

Over 2500 shepherds protested in front of the Parliament, dissatisfied with the modifications brought to the Hunting Law regulating how many shepherd

Poland

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 2017

World News

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 of

Romania

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-year

Romania

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 for

Romania

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 45

Romania

Erasmus exchange students among victims of Bucharest blaze

Twenty-year-old Turk Ayberk Manci was among a group of Erasmus exchange students at Bucharest’s Colectiv nightclub late on October 30. Fireworks set

Romania

Bucharest protests: death toll from club fire rises to 41, local mayor arrested

Anti-corruption protests have continued in the Romanian capital, Bucharest for a fifth night in the wake last week’s deadly nightclub fire. Nine

Romania

Bucharest Colectiv nightclub blaze death toll rises to 39

The death toll from last weekend’s (October 31) fire in a Bucharest night club has risen to 39. Romania’s interim prime minister announced on

Romania

'We don't want the same lies': Fourth night of protest in Romania

Thousands of demonstrators returned to the streets of Romania for a fourth night running on Friday to pursue their campaign for a cleansing of the

Economy

Economic signs good but Romanians want an end to corruption

Romania’s economy has been undergoing something of a boom – although corruption is said to do significant damage, and there have been warnings that

Romania

Romania's former PM Ponta in court on corruption charges

Romania’s former prime minister Victor Ponta appeared in court on Friday morning (November 6) on charges of forgery, tax evasion and money

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.