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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

World News

Moldovans demand reunification with Romania

Thousands of demonstrators held a rally in Moldova to demand reunification with Romania

02/09/2018

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

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

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

Romania

Over 100 hurt in Romania as police clash with protesters

At least 100 protesters were hurt in clashes with police at a mass anti-government rally in the Romanian capital Bucharest

11/08/2018

Romania

Romania's expats return home for anti-government protest

Romania’s expatriates returned to Bucharest to join thousands of their compatriots protesting about corruption and alleged attempts to weaken the country’s judiciary.

10/08/2018

Romania

Romania minister 'delaying' anti-graft nomination to dodge veto'

Romania’s justice minister is stalling for time in appointing the country’s next anti-corruption chief in a bid to clear opposition for his preferred candidate, it’s been claimed.

31/07/2018

Romania

Romanian police confiscate Swedish number plate that insulted government

Driver who had personalised plates containing an insult to Romania's ruling party is taken off the road.

31/07/2018

Romania

Massive Attack’s unfinished sympathy for Romania’s anti-corruption protesters

Massive Attack delighted its Romanian audience by displaying anti-government slogans during a concert in Bucharest.

25/07/2018

Romania

Mayor in tears after deputy decides to bestow town award on him

When the commune or Pietrosita decided to recognise its leading citizens, the mayor's office decided to honour... the mayor.

25/07/2018

Romania

When a number plate becomes a political statement

A driver in Romania has created a personalised numberplate to make his point about the government.

20/07/2018

Romania

Writer attacked by mob who mistook her van for mythical 'black ambulance'

A popular legend holds that black ambulances cruise the streets looking for children to murder in order to sell their organs to wealthy buyers in western Europe.

09/07/2018

World News

Euroviews. Fake news in Eastern Europe: 4 narratives undermining trust in the EU | View

How disinformation in countries like Romania and Moldova benefits Russia at the expense of Europe.

06/07/2018

Romania

Romanian designers accuse Dior of 'plagiarising' traditional vest

A Romanian fashion magazine has launched their own folkloric fashion brand.

05/07/2018