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Watch: Ceremony marks start of Romania's EU presidency

The ceremony marks the start of Romania's stint at the helm of the Council of the European Union presidency, which runs from January 1 - June 30, 2019.

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Right of reply: Romania's ruling party responds to corruption claims

Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) have objected to comments made by an anti-corruption expert in an article published by Euronews. Here we publish their response to Laura Stefan's claims in full.

Romania

Romania's Dragnea files lawsuit against Brussels after fraud claims

Romania’s most powerful politician has filed a lawsuit against Brussels after claims of corruption involving EU funds.

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Romania working on granting amnesty to imprisoned corrupt politicians

Romania working on granting amnesty to politicians imprisoned for corruption

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World News

Democracy in Europe 'has declined more than any other region'

Democracy in Europe has 'declined more than any other region,' signalling a 'democratic malaise,' the Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index has found.

Romania

Raw Politics: Is Romania ready for the EU Presidency?

The eastern European state took over the presidency of the EU on Jan 1 but some have expressed doubts as to whether it can steer the bloc through what is expected to be a turbulent few months.

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Romania's government survives confidence vote ahead of EU presidency

Romania's government has survived a parliamentary no-confidence vote just before it is due to take over the European Union's rotating presidency.

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As its 150-year cathedral project nears completion, Romania's church seeks to rebuild trust

Romania's orthodox church imposes itself on Bucharest as it battles to retain influence across society.

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Watch: Romania's anti-graft activists mark a year of protest

It’s the perfect antidote to the huge anti-government protests that have rocked the Romanian capital Bucharest in recent years.

World News

Foodie Europe: which countries spend the most on what they eat?

New statistics released by Eurostat show which countries in Europe spend the most on what they eat

Romania

Picasso painting stolen six years ago resurfaces in Romania

The painting was initally stolen in a heist along with six other paintings by Matisse, Monet and others.

Living

‘Made in Romania’: the story behind the tag

We toured a factory in Bucharest making fashion goods for luxury brands.

World News

EU slams Romania for 'reversing' progress against corruption

The criticism comes just weeks before Romania assumes the EU's rotating six-month presidency.

Romania

European heroes: The women fighting for early education in Romania

It's hard to say which member of the Hawke family is more famous in Romania: Hollywood actor Ethan or his mother, Leslie, who helped thousands of children attend schools.

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Journalists in Romania 'under political pressure' after Dragnea claims

Investigative journalists who have published claims about Romania’s most powerful politician say they’ve come under political pressure to reveal their sources.

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Romania's EU Affairs Minister Victor Negrescu resigns — media reports

Negrescu was in charge of preparing the country to take over the European Union’s rotating presidency.

Sport

Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Romania consider joint 2030 World Cup bid

The quartet are also thinking about bidding to host the European football championships in 2032.

Romania

Romania mulls legalising same-sex civil unions after referendum fail

Romania is set to debate legalising same-sex civil unions — just weeks after a referendum that tried to bury the idea of gay marriage.

Europe News

Romania justice reforms in EU firing line

Romania's president was in Strasbourg to give his vision of Europe's future, he said the fight against corruption was righteous. MEPs took the opportunity to push Romania towards Europe, not away from it.

Hungary

Suspected bomb found outside home of billionaire Soros, say police

A suspected bomb has been found outside the home of George Soros, a billionaire hate figure for right-wing campaigners in eastern Europe.

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.