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- Romania launches new rail freight sale bid
Romania's transport ministry launched Thursday a new bid to sell a 51-percent stake in the national rail freight carrier CFR Marfa, a day after a first attempt failed. The sale of the heavily-indebted, ...
- "God is a gangster" play gets police protection in Romania
TIMISOARA, Romania (AFP) - A play entitled "God is a gangster" will be performed under police protection in Romania after the theatre hosting it received threats, police said Friday.
- Romania president appoints prosecutors picked by PM
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- Spain, an important partner for Romania?s economic future
?The Romania-Spain Business Forum? was held on the occasion of the official visit paid by the Spanish minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo and the minister for the Development of Infrastructure, Ana Pastor, accompanied by the president of CEOE Internacional, Jesus Banegas and a Spanish business delegation.
- Penitent Romanian hacker aims to protect world's ATMs
By Radu Marinas VASLUI, Romania (Reuters) - Valentin Boanta, sitting in his jail cell, proudly explains the device he has invented which, he says, could make the world's ATMs impregnable even to tech-savvy criminals like himself. Boanta, 33, is six months into a five-year sentence for supplying gadgets an organized crime gang used to conceal ATM skimmers, which can copy data from an unsuspecting ...
- Romania, IMF talk after freight rail sale fails
The International Monetary Fund "is discussing" with Romania's government about the future of the national rail freight carrier CFR Marfa after the privatisation process failed, the IMF said ...
- Romania, the country with the highest poverty levels in the EU
World Bank (WB) Group President Jim Yong Kim concluded a two-day visit to Romania, on May 9-10th, praising the country for its inclusive growth over the past two decades.
- KPMG: Romania last in absorbtion EU funds
Romania runs the risk of being unable to spend EU funds available in the 2014-2020 period if it fails to complete and implement by the end of 2016 a strategy designed to improve the performance of its public administration, Leonard Orban, former European Commissioner, said yesterday , at a BNR conference with the subject ?Romania on the EU control panel?.
- Vodafone Romania: 4G coverage, expanded in Bucharest
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- Analysis: From the fringe of Europe, Romania and Bulgaria seek EU acceptance
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- Jonathan Stillo, the TB expert quoted in The Sun: I feel terrible, the whole thing was completely taken out of context/ It's not OK that they turned a public health problem into this anti-Romanian message
On Wednesday, The Sun published an investigation saying that Romanians coming to the UK starting 2014, when the "doors will open" will infect the British with a deadly TB superbug. Jonathan Still, the TB expert quoted by the tabloid, explained in an interview for HotNews.ro that everything he said was taken out of context and that it is very "frustrating" and "not OK" that they turned a public health problem into an anti-Romanians thing, given that Romanians aren't the ones infecting everybody with TB. An American citizen, Stillo is a doctoral candidate in medical Anthropology at City University of New York Graduate Center (not a British researcher) and has been researching TB in Romania for the past 7 years. He says Romania is his second home.
- Bucharest Tribunal decides sentenced ex-PM Adrian Nastase may leave on parole
The Bucharest Tribunal decided on Monday that former Romanian PM Adrian Nastase, who had been sentenced to two years in a corruption case, may leave on parole. The decision was taken by two judge votes against one. The former prime minister will be freed from Jilava penitentiary.
- Romania's veterinary and food control authority in alert as horse meat labelled as beef was found at local vendor
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- Romanian businessman, politician receives 3 year sentence with conditional suspension of execution
Romanian businessman and politician Gigi Becali received on Monday a 3-year sentence with conditional suspension of execution in a case in which he was charged with forcefully retaining several people involved in a car theft. Becali, best known as the man who controls Bucharest football club Steaua and as a former member of the European Parliament turned member of the Romanian Parliament - is not in Romania for the moment. He announced last weekend that he was in Dubai and would not return before the court sentence.Shortly after the reading of the sentence, Becali told Romanian news TV channel RTV by phone that he was resigning from the National Liberal Party and that "I have nothing to do in that country [Romania] anymore".
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- Top Romanian politician involved in corruption case Dan Voiculescu resigns from Senate again?
Dan Voiculescu, the founding leader of Romania's Conservative Party, a small but highly influential party of the governing coalition, announced his resignation from the Senate on Monday. The announcement comes several days before a new term in a corruption case involving Dan Voiculescu was due at the High Court of Justice. His resignation means the case is returned from the High Court, which deals with cases involving dignitaries, to a lower court - the Bucharest Tribunal. It is the second time in less than a year when Voiculescu resigns as Senator and thus avoid High Court hearings.
- Romanian PM Ponta says government looks for solution to increase taxes on high incomes among public sector employees
Romanian PM Victor Ponta said in an interview with the Romanian-language version of HotNews.ro on Friday that his government was looking for the "right judicial and constitutional solution" to allow for higher income taxes for budget sector employees with incomes of more than 4,500 lei (1,000 euro). He said he believed that an income of 1,000 euro would provide for a "decent living in the public sector".
- Romanian PM Ponta says integrity body will receive extra responsibilities to combat EU funds-related conflicts of interests
Romania's National Integrity Agency (ANI), a key body in preventing and fighting conflicts of interests, will receive more responsibilities in combating conflicts of interests related to EU funds, an initiative which would be discussed in government session next week, PM Victor Ponta said in an interview with the Romanian-language version of HotNews.ro on Friday.
- Romanian PM Ponta says he supports shale gas exploration
Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta said in an interview with the Romanian-language version of HotNews.ro on Friday that he supported the exploration of shale gas in the country.
- Romanian government presents program: Average economic growth of 3% in 2013-2016, budget deficit below 3%
The newly designated government of Romania, formed of the Social Liberal Union (USL) alliance and led by Victor Ponta, eyes an average annual economic growth of 3% for 2013-2016 and maintaining an ESA-system budget deficit of under 3% until 2016, according to the USL governing program, published by the government on Thursday. On fiscal policies, the government says it plans to provide transparency for public funds, to simplify the tax system, to return to a 19% VAT and introduce progressive taxation.
- Romanian Prime minister presents extensive team of new government
Romania's designated prime minister Victor Ponta presented on Wednesday the structure and members of the future Government. It will include many more ministerial seats than before, many of which split from existing governing bodies. Ponta's team was announced after days of negotiations between the governing Social Liberal Union (USL), formed of Ponta's Social Democrats and the National Liberal Party, who won the December 9 parliamentary elections by a large majority.
- Victor Ponta designated prime minister of Romania following December 9 general elections
Romanian President Traian Basescu signed on Monday the decree designating Victor Ponta, leader of the Social Democrats (PSD) and co-head of the Social Liberal Union (USL) as prime minister of Romania. The move comes as the USL, the alliance of PSD and the Liberals (PNL), obtained a large majority of votes in the December 9 parliamentary elections.
- Romania general elections results now official. PM Ponta says he hopes new government will be in place by Christmas
The official results of the December 9 parliamentary elections in Romania were published in the Official Gazette on Friday. President Traian basescu said in Brussels today that he would call the Parliament immediately after the publication of results and that he would consider whether to do so on December 19. Meanwhile, PM Victor Ponta, whose governing alliance won a majority of votes in the elections, said in an interview he hoped the new government would be in place by Christmas.
- US Ambassador Mark Gitenstein completes assignment in Romania
US Ambassador Mark H Gitenstein has completed his diplomatic assignment in Romania and has returned to the US, the Embassy announced in a press release on Friday. Deputy Chief of Mission Duane Butcher has become charge d'affaires ad interim as of December 14.
- Aftermath of Romania parliamentary elections: Main opposition alliance dismantled. Social Liberal Union claims 66% win. Not enough places in Parliament for elected MPs?
The main alliance of Romanian opposition parties, the Right Romania Alliance (ARD), was dismantled a day after parliamentary elections in which it suffered an overwhelming defeat against the governing Social Liberal Union (USL). While partial results show USL with about 60% of the total number of votes, USL says its own parallel counting shows it won with about 66% of MP seats. Meanwhile, The elections were harsh for the ARD leaders who have yet to learn if they'll get a seat in the Parliament - which will have more MPs than available room on the parliamentary floor.
- Romania Parliamentary elections. The stake of PM Ponta's offer for Hungarian Democrats to support USL in Parliament, Government after Sunday poll
Negotiations between the Romanian PM Victor Ponta's Social Democratic Party (PSD), a member of the Social Liberal Union (USL) along the National Liberal Party (PNL), and the Hungarian Democrats (UDMR) for a possible collaboration in the Parliament and the Government had started before the December 9 general elections and are aimed mainly at strengthening the PSD position before PNL within the USL alliance, according to HotNews.ro sources. PM Ponta announced on Sunday night that he talked with UDMR over such a possibility. According to sources, the talks took place between Ponta and UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor, who may receive the seat of Culture minister.
- Partial results in Romania parliamentary elections. House: USL alliance - 58.61%, ARD alliance - 16.58%, PPDD - 13.82%, UDMR - 5.21% / Senate: USL - 60.08%, ARD - 16.79, PPDD - 14.46%, UDMR - 5.31%
The governing Social Liberal Union received 58.61% of votes in the Sunday elections for House of Deputies and 60.08% for Senate, according to partial results announced by the Central Electoral Office at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, with 95.83% of the votes counted. USL is followed by the Right Romania Alliance with 16.58% (House)/16.79% (Senate). the populist Dan Diaconescu Popular Party and the Hungarian Democrats (UDMR).
- Romania's governing USL claims victory against Basescu regime in parliamentary elections
Leaders of Romania's governing Social Liberal Union (USL) including Social Democratic PM Victor Ponta Liberal Senate speaker Crin Antonescu claimed victory in the parliamentary elections today, with exit polls showing USL getting over 50% of the votes. They said it was a "victory against the [President Traian] Basescu's regime" and insisted that NATO and EU will remain the "cardinal directions" of Romanian foreign policy. Meanwhile, opposition ARD alliance said they trusted it will reach its 20% target - while reports claim some of ARD leaders might not even enter Parliament.
- EXIT POLLS Governing Social Liberal Union gets over 50% of votes in Romania parliamentary elections
Romania's governing Social Liberal Union (USL), formed of Social Democrats and Liberals, scored over 50% of votes in parliamentary elections on Sunday, according to exit polls presented by TV channels at 9 p.m. today. According to exit polls, USL scored between 54 and 58%; the opposition ARD alliance - between 19 and 21%; the populist Dan Diaconescu Popular Party (PPDD) - between 10 and 14%; the Hungarian Democrats (UDMR) - about 5%.The exit poll results are "affected" by a large number of voters who notably refused to tell poll operators whom they voted with, as one polling institute director has said.updating
- Romania parliamentary elections: 20.56% turnout by 2.00 p.m as bad weather affects most of the country
20.56% of Romanian voters showed up to cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections by 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, according to data announced by the Central Electoral Office. As bad weather affects most of the country, turnout is slightly above the 2.00 p.m. level of the 2008 parliamentary elections (19.84%) and below the level of the referendum to dismiss president Basescu this summer (21.37%).UPDATE 1 Turnout at 6 p.m., 3 hours before closing vote, stood at 36.54%UPDATE 2 Turnout at closing polls (9 p.m.) stood at 41.72%
- Rasputin's daughter on a 1935 Wheaties box
She also later co-authored a cookbook, which includes recipes for jellied fish heads and her father's favorite, cod soup.
- Superkombat live stream and discussion today at Bloody Elbow
Today, Saturday May 18, join Bloody Elbow for a live stream and discussion of the latest kickboxing action from Superkombat, live from Craiova, Romania.
- Brasov International Film Festival & Market Holds Its First 2013 Press Conference
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- 48 hours in Bucharest
Got 48 hours to explore Romania's capital and its eclectic mix of western architectural ideas, eastern imagery, 20th century totalitarian megalomania and buzzing nightlife? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors map the city's shift from one of Europe's most progressive urban centres at the start of the 20th century to a chaotic ... (more)
- NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Fiction, Week Of May 16, 2013
F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel of excess and disaffection in the roaring 1920s follows narrator Nick Carraway through the world of West Egg, N.Y., where the mysterious Jay Gatsby throws extravagant parties.
- Penitent Romanian hacker aims to protect world's ATMs
Valentin Boanta, sitting in his jail cell, proudly explains the device he has invented which, he says, could make the world's ATMs impregnable even to tech-savvy criminals like himself.
- Blackburn YMCA group head to Romania
Ashley O'Hara, Samantha Partington, Gabby Ashworth and Joseph Pond, with support officer Cindy Ellis, will be on the trip A GROUP of young people from Blackburn YMCA are set to travel to Romania to take part in community projects.
- Honey is the top export product of Bulgarian organic farmers
Honey is the top export product of Bulgarian organic farmers, according to Stoilko Apostolov, Chair of the Bioselena Foundation for Organic Farming.
- Retired principal continues to educate through Campus Crusade for Christ
After 33 years as an educator in Pocahontas County, Dunmore resident Charles Young didn't put his educating skills on the shelf - he took them on the road.
- FrieslandCampina has decided to close down its factory in Taga Romania
FrieslandCampina, the majority shareholder of Romanian dairy producer Napolact, has decided to close down its factory in Taga, Cluj county, where it produced Nasal cheese, a traditional Romanian product.
- Foundation and Manhattan DA launch anti-slavery initiative
Anca, a former Romanian sex slave, hides her face behind a poster in Bucharest in this December 1, 2006 file picture.
- Romanian artist takes his art on the street
Romanian artist Vasile Muresan, known as Murivale, thinks art belongs on the street.
- Debts to the state, equal to the tax paid by 400,000 SMEs each year
There is, in the Romanian society, the feeling that banks do not grant enough loans.
- Romanian embroidered blouse on display in New York
The Romanian embroidered peasant blouses will be on display at the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York starting Friday part of an evening of events under the generic title "La Blouse Roumaine", aimed at promoting the Romanian cultural identity in North America.
- 'We are pleased with the cooperation with Romania and DLAF" - OLAF head says
Giovanni Kessler, the head of the European Anti-Fraud Office , was in Romania for two days, having high-level meetings with Romanian authorities.
- Maersk Line CEO Visits Panama Canal Expansion
Panama City, Panama, May 14, 2013 Maersk Line CEO Sren Skou visited the Panama Expansion construction site accompanied by Panama Canal Administrator Jorge L. Quijano during his recent trip to Panama.
- A State of Depression
If we don't count the communist ruler Todor Zhivkov, then no Bulgarian prime minister since Stefan Stambolov, "the Bulgarian Bismarck" who governed in the late 19th century, has ruled for more than five years.
- Bulgaria 4th in Europe by Exports of Organic Honey
Speaking Tuesday in the Danube city of Ruse, Apostolov made clear that Bulgaria was fourth in Europe by exports of organic honey, adding that the other major export goods included organic rose and lavender oil, raspberries, strawberries, and wheat.
- Bulgarian Border Police Detain 17 Illegal Immigrants
Bulgarian border police at the border crossing point in Vidin has detected 15 Somalis and two Afghanistan nationals hidden in a truck.
- Since 1989, Romania has built a mere 400 km of motorway
Since 1989, that is for almost 25 years, Romania has built a mere 400 km of motorway.
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