Romania

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Romania's top court halts disputed reforms attempted by ruling party

In a win for the fight against corruption, Romania's Constitutional Court halts disputed reforms attempted by the government.

25/10/2018

Romania

47 people found hidden among porcelain in truck at Romanian border

Romanian border police said they found 47 people hidden in the back of a lorry at the country's border with Hungary on Monday.

16/10/2018

Romania

Euroviews. Beyond the referendum: Back to Romania's real priorities | View

The best way for Romania to move forward is to re-centre public attention to topics that are highly relevant for Romania's future, like closing the gender gap.

10/10/2018

Romania

Romania's marriage referendum fails to attract enough voters

A referendum which sought to change Romania's constitution to make gay marriage less accessible has failed to meet the minimum turnout needed for the result to be valid.

07/10/2018

Romania

‘In their eyes, we are not a family’: Romanian couple explain referendum boycott

As Romania takes to the polls this weekend for a referendum on the constitutional definition of marriage, Florin Buhuceanu and Victor Ciobotaru are staying at home.

06/10/2018

Romania

All Views: What do Romanians think about the marriage referendum?

Euronews took to the streets of Bucharest to ask people what they think about the vote, which could see the constitution amended to redefine marriage as being only between a man and a woman rather than “two spouses”.

05/10/2018

Romania

Robin Wright talks equal pay, female leaders and celebrity activism

Ahead of the launch of the final series of political drama “House of Cards”, the actress spoke to Euronews about the need to showcase female leaders and the power of celebrity influence.

05/10/2018

Romania

Top innovators talk creativity and change in Romania

Leading figures in the creative industry, including Hollywood actress Robin Wright, revealed how they had used their skills to spur change.

05/10/2018

Romania

Explained: Romania's referendum on stopping EU's gay marriage momentum

Gay marriage is already illegal in Romania but campaigners are trying to make sure the law cannot be unpicked.

04/10/2018

Europe News

Brussels to Romania: "Hands off judicial independence"

EU warns Bucharest not to interfere with the justice system and not to stop fighting against corruption

03/10/2018

Romania

European Commission 'will not hesitate' to take Romania to court

European Commission 'will not hesitate' to take Romania to court, warns vice president

02/10/2018

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Downtown Bucharest fountains reopen with impressive multimedia show

The 17 water fountains in Unirii Square in downtown Bucharest reopened on Thursday evening, September 20, with a concert of the Bucharest Symphonic Orchestra followed by a show of music and lights.

22/09/2018

Romania

Romania sets date for controversial referendum to block gay unions

The vote, condemned by numerous rights groups, is to be held on Oct 6-7.

19/09/2018

Romania

Legal challenge over Romania’s ‘homophobic’ gay marriage referendum

The race is on to stop Romania's gay marriage referendum.

14/09/2018

Romania

Romania referendum on making gay marriage harder ‘immoral’

Campaigners have hit out after senators in Romania backed calls for a referendum that could make it harder for gay marriage to be legalised.

12/09/2018

Romania

Concerns raised over Romania's anti-graft chief nomination

Concerns have been raised over alleged links between the woman set to be Romania’s new anti-corruption chief and the ruling social democrats.

06/09/2018

Romania

Cop sent to psychologist after backing anti-corruption campaign

Police chiefs in Romania told one of its cops to see a psychologist after he backed a campaign to stop criminals serving in public office.

05/09/2018

Romania

Explained: Why is Rudy Giuliani attacking the Romanian president?

The former NYC mayor berated what he called “excesses" by the country's anti-corruption agency and called for an amnesty for “those who have been prosecuted and convicted following such excesses.”

30/08/2018

Romania

Social media users mock Dragnea's assassination claims

The leader of Romania's ruling party said unidentified assassins had targeted him. The police responded that they weren't aware.

23/08/2018

Romania

Romania protests 'a failed coup' says head of ruling party

LIviu Dragnea says opponents wanted to overthrow the government and were encouraged by the president.

22/08/2018

Romania

Euroviews. Romania's diaspora lays claim to the country's future | View

Ex-pats have powered the Romanian economy, now they are insisting on their right to set the course for its future.

13/08/2018

Romania

Second night of anti-government demonstrations in Bucharest

Protestors call for the Social Democrat government to resign

12/08/2018

Romania

Watch: Protesters’ panic as tear gas is fired during anti-government rally in Bucharest

Footage has emerged of protesters fleeing in panic after tear gas was fired during an anti-government protest in Romania.

11/08/2018

Romania

Unprecedented violence at anti-corruption protest in Bucharest

One of Romania’s most violence protests saw more than 450 people injured on Friday, writes Cristian Gherasim, reporting for Euronews from Bucharest.

11/08/2018

Romania

Tension after more than 450 injured in Romania clashes

Trouble makers disturb anti-corruption protest in Bucharest.

11/08/2018

Romania

In pictures: Romania's anti-government protest in Bucharest

Take a look at our selection of pictures from Friday night's anti-government protests in Romania.

11/08/2018