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Romania's governing alliance launches procedure to suspend President Traian Basescu

4 iul. •

OPINION A cry of helplessness

3 iul. •

UPDATE Romania President Basescu demands PM Victor Ponta, governing alliance leaders to stop "actions against institutions" of Romanian state, which he says are in breach of European values

3 iul. •

Viviane Reding is first top EU official to comment on Romanian Government's moves on Constitutional Court: I am seriously concerned about recent attacks on independence of Court

3 iul. •

UPDATE Romania's governing coalition launches massive moves on state institutions. Opposition decries "coup d'etat" and accuses accuses attacks on of Constitution and state of law. Senate Speaker dismissed, replaced with governing alliance leader. House speaker replaced as well

3 iul. •

US Ambassador to Romania says he is "concerned about any attempt to threaten" independence of Romania's democratic institutions

3 iul. •

OPINION The crooks’ revolution begins. The assault day

29 iun. •

UPDATE Scandal engulfs Victor Ponta's government as council studying plagiarism charges against Romanian PM is dismantled before verdict. Council's verdict: Ponta involved in "copy-paste plagiarism case"

28 iun. •

Prime minister represents Romania at European Council for the first time. President Basescu says he didn't go to Brussels today to avoid an "awkward position" for Romania: "Romania is legitimately present, but illegitimately represented at European Council"

21 iun. •

Romanian ex-PM Adrian Nastase's surgery successful after suicide attempt

21 iun. •

UPDATE Former Romanian PM Adrian Nastase rushed to hospital amid claims he attempted suicide following 2-year sentence in corruption case. Attempted suicide report confirmed by High Court Prosecutor's Office

20 iun. •

Former Romanian PM Adrian Nastase receives 2 year prison sentence in major corruption case

20 iun. •

612 Romanian researchers protest "serious isolation of Romanian community about international scientific information"

19 iun. •

Romanian PM Victor Ponta dismisses accusations of plagiarism, says President Basescu is behind them

19 iun. •

Nature magazine: Romanian PM Victor Ponta accused of plagiarism. FAZ compares Ponta to Hungarian ex-president Pall Schmitt and former German Defense minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttemberg

11 iun. •

Populist party candidate wins town hall in Romania town due to host US missile shield components

11 iun. •

Mayor under arrest comes first in race for a new term in Romania penitentiary town

11 iun. •

The unexpected changes and expected wins of Romania's local elections

11 iun. •

First official partial results in Romania local elections: Social Liberals lead with three times more mayors than Democratic Liberals

11 iun. •

Exit polls: Governing Social Liberal Union crushes opposition in Romania local elections

10 iun. •

Romanians show up in larger numbers than expected to vote in local elections on Sunday

9 iun. •

Romania votes in local elections amid voter apathy on Sunday

1 iun. •

Romanian Senator Catalin Voicu sentenced to five years in traffic of influence case

31 mai •

The Romanian Digest

The Theft of Titan

7 mai •

New Romania government led by Social Democrat Victor Ponta passes Parliament vote

4 mai •

Chevron takes hit as Romania's designated Ponta Government plans immediate moratorium on shale gas exploitation

2 mai •

Romania's prime minister designate Victor Ponta announces list of proposed ministers

27 apr. •

Romania President designates Social Democratic leader Victor Ponta as prime minister designate

27 apr. •

Opinion

Romania Contemplates Seizure of 85% of Restitution Property Rights

Parliamentary procedures, Foto: Agerpres

27 apr. •

Romania's Ungureanu Government falls in censure motion

11 apr. •

A HotNews.ro Exclusive. Valhalla Resources – the mystery investor interested in Romanian company Cupru Min

Lordul Watson de Richmond, Foto: Hotnews

3 apr. •

VIDEO Lord Watson of Richmond: I do not think all European states are heading in one single direction, for exemple to become a United States of Europe

Alexandru Patruti, presedintele ANRM, Foto: Hotnews

3 apr. •

Mineral resources agency head Alexandru Patruti: Several companies showed intention to explore and exploit shale gas in Romania / Hydraulic fracturing method has been used in Romanian oil industry for decades

21 mart. •

Bulgaria negotiates with ExxonMobil over area disputed with Romania for possible hydrocarbon deposits – diplomatic sources

21 mart. •

Romania Competition Council launches investigation on possible abuse of dominant position against Hewlett-Packard Romania / HP officials say they'll cooperate with authorities

12 mart. •

Razvan Nicolescu, Vice-President ACER: I would like to renew my term as Vice-President, but I will run in elections only if one of the 8 members of the board nominates me

5 mart. •

Bucharest

Romania Interior ministry employee shoots eight, kills two in downtown Bucharest

29 feb. •

Schengen issue included on European Council agenda as Romania flexes muscle on Serbia

Ambasadorul Iranului, dr.Bahador Aminian Jazi, Foto: Hotnews

22 feb. •

Iran Ambassador to Romania discusses Middle East tensions with HotNews.ro readers on Thursday, 11.30 a.m.

Nanosatelitul Goliat, Foto: Agentia Spatiala Romana

13 feb. •

VIDEO Romania's first satellite Goliat successfully launch from Kourou base in French Guyana

9 feb. •

Romania's new Ungureanu government passes Parliament vote as opposition MPs skip procedure

8 feb. •

PM designate Mihai Razvan Ungureanu presented full list of new government, which has to pass Parliament

6 feb. •

Ex-ForMin, current Foreign Intelligence chief Mihai Razvan Ungureanu designated new Romania prime-minister

6 feb. •

UPDATE PM Emil Boc announces Government steps down to "ease social tension" in Romania. President Basescu names Justice minister Catalin Predoiu interim PM

2 feb. •

Romania census: Population stands at 1966 level of 19 million people, down 2.6 million as compared to 2002 census

30 ian. •

Romanian High Court sentences ex-PM Adrian Nastase to two years in corruption case

24 ian. •

New Foreign minister Cristian Diaconescu signed into office

23 ian. •

Opposition Liberals say they consider resignation from Parliament unless their call for early elections is rejected

23 ian. •

VIDEO French citizen caught stealing from old woman's purse in downtown Bucharest

23 ian. •

Romanian PM Emil Boc dismisses Foreign minister Teodor Baconschi

19 ian. •

VIDEO PHOTO Thousands join anti-presidential, anti-government protests in Bucharest. UPDATE Violent outbursts as demonstrations came to an end

19 ian. •

No word from Traian Basescu on Bucharest street protests, at his first speech since demonstrations started. President tells Ambassadors Romania is interested in strengthening pragmatic dialogue with Russia

19 ian. •

Bucharest braces for Opposition protest as demonstrations continue

16 ian. •

VIDEO Bucharest witnesses most violent street protests since the nineties

4 ian. •

Romanian PM Emil Boc: 2011 macroeconomic targets reached. Growth stood at "almost 2%", budget deficit at 4.4%

15 dec. •

Security improved at Romanian zoo following tiger escape. As tiger was shot dead, mayor says he is pleased with actions taken in the case

15 dec. •

Romania Parliament passes 2012 budget with 239 votes against 168

15 dec. •

Romanian High Court acquits ex-PM Adrian Nastase in major corruption case

9 dec. •

Romanian President Basescu's harsh statements on Netherlands: It wasn't us who legalized prostitution and drugs because we couldn't fight them. Their decision to oppose our joining Schengen is an abuse

8 dec. •

Opinion

Cuba report: Popular Revolution – Theory without Practice

8 dec. •

Cuba report: Defenseless Workers

8 dec. •

HotNews.ro monitoring report on major corruption cases in Romania. Total delays in 27 cases amount to 92 years

24 nov. •

Iran, Romania-Israel links and joint projects – key issues at Romanian-Israeli inter-governmental meeting

23 nov. •

Romanian Senate speaker Mircea Geoana voted out of office, Democratic Liberal Petru Filip named interim speaker

21 nov. •

Romanian opposition decides to launch procedure to suspend President Traian Basescu

10 nov. •

Romanian opposition leader Victor Ponta speaks kindly of anti-graft prosecutors

10 nov. •

Social Democratic leader Victor Ponta says he would not object to any court sentence against top party figure Adrian Nastase

7 nov. •

Romania's main opposition party calls for Senate speaker Mircea Geoana to drop job, announce withdrawal of political support

Problemele Greciei si ale zonei euro, rezolvate pentru moment. Ce cistiga Romania?, Foto: Agerpres/Xinhua

28 oct. •

Evaluating the impact on Romania of measures adopted by EU leaders on Wednesday night

27 oct. •

Romanian president Basescu on European Council decision on bank recapitalization: Guarantee that subsidiaries of banking groups maintain capital level

21 oct. •

IMF mission head Jeffrey Franks on possible cut in Romania social contributions: There will be very limited room in the 2012 budget for new initiatives

11 oct. •

Question marks about peculiar details in US basketball player Chauncey Hardy's death. Underworld clan's links with Romanian officials

US basketball player Chauncey Hardy killed because he put his cap on girl's head. Inquiries ongoing

10 oct. •

US basketball player Chauncey Hardy killed because he put his cap on girl's head. Inquiries ongoing

10 oct. •

NATO Secretary General Rasmussen: Gap widening between US, allies. President Basescu: Romania never asked or received missile defense guarantees

29 sept. •

Latest on Nokia's Jucu factory closure: Contract still secret / Nokia chief dismisses rumors on Moldova plant / Economic effects

Fabrica Nokia de la Jucu se inchide, Foto: Reuters

29 sept. •

It's official: Nokia factory in Jucu, Romania to close, all employees to be laid off

5.000 cars to be recalled in Romania, Foto: Renault

28 sept. •

Dacia and Renault to recall 5.000 cars due to potential faulty engine parts

23 sept. •

Moldova PM Vlad Filat in HotNews.ro interview: Chisinau interest in AGRI project / No communists in government / 5+2 negotiations on Transdiester

15 sept. •

US Ambassador to Bucharest announces possible new agreement on F-16 fighter planes acquisition: a Romania-Croatia-Bulgaria joint plan for new planes

Traian Basescu si Barack Obama (3), Foto: Administratia Prezidentiala

14 sept. •

Romania President's visit to Washington leads to key missile shield accord, strategic partnership declaration. Basescu: Romania's security will reach its highest level ever

13 sept. •

UPDATE Romanian President Traian Basescu met Barack Obama in Oval Office on Tuesday

13 sept. •

Romanian President visits Washington, agenda still not clear

12 sept. •

OPINION

The names of America

1 sept. •

Romania recognizes National Transitional Council as the sole Libya partner

Beijing, Foto: Constantin Barbu / HotNews

16 aug. •

EXCLUSIVE The five "principles of implementation" put forth by Chinese prime-minister Wen Jiabao as necessary in order to start investment in Romania

1 aug. •

Sources: Romania governing coalition decides increase of budget sector salaries starting October 1. PM Emil Boc denies talks on the issue

Pascal Bruckner discutand cu Dan Tapalaga , Foto: Hotnews

29 iul. •

VIDEO INTERVIEW Pascal Bruckner on the Norway tragedy, multiculturalism and the future of Europe

26 iul. •

Opinion

Incapable state: the troubles and causes of failure to sell stake in OMV Petrom oil company

26 iul. •

Romanian fiscal authority inspectors notify anti-graft prosecutors about opposition leader Victor Ponta and Senator Dan Sova

26 iul. •

Argentina drops friendly match in Bucharest, Romania says would turn to FIFA in the case

25 iul. •

Romanian deputy calls for parliamentary inquiry as Romania has been lacking an ambassador to China for nine months

25 iul. •

Romanian PM Boc at talks with IMF delegation head Franks: We're out of recession but need to be cautious and not return to populism

25 iul. •

Russia relates Romanian President's statements on WW2 events to risk of fascism emergence in Europe

22 iul. •

Romanian MEP Adrian Severin under criminal inquiry for bribe taking and traffic of influence

18 iul. •

How warheads get stolen in Romania: train machinist allegedly smuggles diesel, gendarmes reportedly watch TV while on duty

14 iul. •

France Ambassador to Romania faints during 14th of July ceremony, PM Emil Boc catches him

14 iul. •

More than 100 raids in several Romanian cities targeting $20 mln. computer fraud

14 iul. •

Romanian PM Emil Boc says Environment minister will stay despite inquiry

12 iul. •

French Ambassador to Bucharest: French business people told me they were demanded bribes in Romania. End of 2012 – best target for Romania's Schengen admission

12 iul. •

Romanian National Bank sets rate at 4.28 RON/Euro. All currencies in the regions down. Dealers say buying is aggressive but no need to panic

12 iul. •

Public TV station: Romania Environment minister Laszlo Borbely suspected of traffic of influence

Tomislav Donchev, ministrul bulgar al fondurilor EU, Foto: Hotnews

11 iul. •

INTERVIEW Bulgarian minister Tomislav Donchev: Bulgaria absorbed five times more funds in 2010 than in 2007-2009

11 iul. •

President Basescu says Romania adopted crisis measures one year before other countries

11 iul. •