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Romanian village embroiled in racism scandal over Sri Lankan workers

350 people protested the hiring of the two men, who are considering moving to another village.

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Moldovans warned to stop calling Romanian language Moldovan

You say mulţumesc, they say mulţumesc...let's call the whole thing...Romanian

Romania

Thirty years on, what is the legacy of communism in Romania?

Thirty years after the end of Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime, Romanians, like others in former Communist countries, show little trust in government institutions.

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Accused child trafficking gang walk free from court in Romania

It's caused outrage among human rights groups and within British policing circles.

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Romania marks 30 years since 1989 Revolution

Romania marked the 30 years since the Romanian Revolution with several events on Sunday.

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The Brief: Romania's revolution - searching for answers 30 years on

Thirty years on from the revolution which brought down the communist regime, we look at some of the artefacts of repression under Nicolae Ceaușescu - from secret service documents to a simple typewriter.

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Romania looks back 30 years to the revolution that ended communism

In December 1989, the Romanian uprising ended communism in the country.

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Euroviews. The EU’s first Public Prosecutor has her work cut out for her tackling corruption in Bulgaria ǀ View

Laura Kövesi, who was appointed as the EU’s first chief public prosecutor, has a long track record of fighting corruption in her native Romania. Yet, is a solid résumé enough to tackle the immense challenge before this new EU institution?

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Romania work to rescue more than 14,000 sheep aboard capsized ship

Romanian authorities managed to rescue all 21-person crew and 32 sheep after the vessel capsized on Sunday - but there are still more than 14,000 sheep on board.

Romania

Iohannis wins second term with huge victory for 'modern Romania'

Centre-right reformist Klaus Iohannis crushed his socialist challenger in a presidential election runoff that will delight Brussels.

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Is Romania's presidential election a race for second place?

Romania will go to the polls on Sunday

Romania

Romania opens road to nowhere as modernisation plan hits dead end

The 200-metre street in Piatra Neamt, which cost €100,000, ends abruptly in a field.

Romania

Romania PM Ludovic Orban survives confidence vote

It means Ludovic Orban can now begin the process of proposing nominees for Romania's EU Commissioner.

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Giant and eerie display of Halloween pumpkin heads in Bucharest

It's Halloween later this week and festivities are already in full swing in Bucharest where people are busy carving thousands of pumpkins. They're aiming to create a giant display of the ghoulish pumpkin heads for All Hallows Eve.

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Team Ursula: new candidates face scrutiny

New nominees, gender parity at risk - we look at how the new Commission is shaping up.

USA

Hunter Biden's legal work in Romania raises new questions about his overseas dealings

Hunter Biden provided legal advice to a Romanian charged with real estate fraud, at a time when his father was pushing corruption reforms in the country.

Europe Decoded

UEFA sanctions loophole as Romania invites 30,000 children to football

UEFA had ordered Romania to play the match behind closed doors, after failing to control their supporters.

Romania

Ludovic Orban: Who is the man nominated to be Romania's new PM?

A profile of the man who could soon lead a new government in Romania.

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Opposition leader Ludovic Orban invited to be Romania’s new PM

Opposition leader Ludovic Orban invited to be Romania’s new prime minister

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Political parties jostle to form Romania's next government

Romania's government has collapsed following a no-confidence vote - only weeks ahead of a Presidential election. It follows claims of corruption and protests against what many viewed as the administration of Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă’s attacks on the rule of law.

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.