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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

Romania President holds a statement on Friday evening. He started his speech by demanding PM Victor Ponta, governing alliance leaders to stop „actions against institutions” of the Romanian state, which he says are in breach…

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

Dan Tapalaga, Foto: Hotnews

3 iul. •

OPINION The crooks’ revolution begins. The assault day

Victor Ponta, Foto: Consiliul European

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

20 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

18 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

10 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

4 mai •

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

1 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

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

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

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

Mihai Razvan Ungureanu, Foto: Agerpres

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

Adrian Nastase, Foto: Hotnews

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. •

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

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19 ian. •

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

19 ian. •

Bucharest braces for Opposition protest as demonstrations continue

16 ian. •

VIDEO Bucharest witnesses most violent street protests since the nineties

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

8 dec. •

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

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

Jeffrey Franks, Foto: Agerpres

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

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

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. •

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

National Arena, Foto: AGERPRES

26 iul. •

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

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. •

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

4 iul. •

Romania 2011 Baccalaureate shocks nation as less than half students pass exam

30 iun. •

President Basescu: seems like some are sensitive when talking about history as well… where is the problem?

30 iun. •

Russia’s Foreign Affairs ministry criticizes Basescu for a shameful insolence regarding his statements, attacking the USSR

30 iun. •

IT&C Forum Romania – China: Romania became China’s fourth commercial partner in the European area

30 iun. •

Government’s intent letter to the IMF: the selection of new state company manages will start in August

30 iun. •

Bucharest government to request the EC an updated study on the impact of labour market liberalization over EU member state economies / Restrictions for Romanians might be extended

29 iun. •

Romania’s national football team on 53 in a world top / Romanians, after Burkina Faso, Jamaica and Panama

29 iun. •

EU funds worth 86 million euro for broadband internet for Romania might be unlocked in November 2011

29 iun. •

Romania loses billions of euro for not selling the surplus of CO2 certificates

28 iun. •

Christine Lagarde is the IMF director

28 iun. •

Jeffrey Franks: there are signs that Romania’s economy slowed down its growth in Q2

28 iun. •

Agriculture Ministry: Romanian vegetable producers demand 1.46 million euro compensation from the EU

28 iun. •

Daniel Daianu the first Romanian invited to be part of the European Foreign Relations Council

28 iun. •

Traian Basescu: Greek banks had an important say in Romania’s recovery from the crisis

27 iun. •

Google launched in Romania advanced GPS navigation on Android cells

27 iun. •

Teodor Baconschi: the abdication of King Michael needs to be treated as a tragic episode in our history

27 iun. •

President Basescu’s address to the Parliament: I believe it would be a great mistake not to accept the limitations to immunity

27 iun. •

IMF board holds the first meeting of the evaluation of the new agreement with Romania

27 iun. •

President Basescu to address the Parliament at 3 PM

27 iun. •

Unemployment rate increased to 7.6% in Q1 / 741,000 people were jobless

25 iun. •

Reuters special report: Romania’s roads that lead to nowhere

24 iun. •

Bihor: two Polish tourists hit by a lightning

24 iun. •

China plans to invest in road infrastructure in Romania but with state warrantees: The investment is not for free, Chinese Ambassador said

24 iun. •

UPDATE Mona Pivniceru was elected member of the Superior Council of Magistracy from the Higher Court of Justice

24 iun. •

US Ambassador explains why he criticized the decision of the Constitutional Court on the law modifying the Constitution: in so far as there is corruption, American companies will not invest in Romania / That is why I take a stand, not because I want to get involved into politics

23 iun. •

European Parliament waives immunity of Romanian MEP Adrian Severin

23 iun. •

Adrian Severin reacts to the EP decision to waive his immunity: it is a deceitful and mean justice act it did not hit only me but Romania as well that, through me, in the last months lost important influential positions that are not easy to recover / The joy of the Romanians is absurd

23 iun. •

UPDATE President Basescu before leaving for the Summer European Council: We will not accept to have new requirements to join Schengen

22 iun. •

President Traian Basescu: the maximum number: eight regions plus Harghita and Covasna that remain separate/ If UDRM refuses, there will be no territorial reorganization but a decentralization

22 iun. •

EBRD and IFC approves a 115 million euro loan for two wind parks in Romania

22 iun. •

Romanian George Iacobescu named President of Canary Wharf

22 iun. •

German MEP: Romania, Bulgaria and Greece need to leave EU fund management in the hands of foreign experts

22 iun. •

Mihai Tanasescu, IMF: There are arguments that claim that the crisis will be extended / I do not believe Greece risks a default but if it happens the financial sector will be most affected

22 iun. •

Kelemen Hunor asked if UDRM will exit the government: anything is possible

21 iun. •

Basescu: on Monday we will have a decision of UDRM on territorial reorganization / The new Superior Council of Magistracy fell ill of the same illness of the old one / Territorial reorganization would save the state 100 million euro annually / USL leaders – immature and irresponsible for asking early elections

21 iun. •

US Ambassador Mark Gitenstein: the decision of the Constitutional Court on the revision of the Constitution takes away the possibility of the citizens to decide

21 iun. •

The death of Jeffrey Franks’father postpones for Monday the first IMF evaluation in the new agreement with Romania

21 iun. •

Romania promises Republic of Moldova support for a strategy developing the judiciary

21 iun. •

President Basescu: I am determined not to give up the presumption that wealth is legally accumulated / Ponta: we are willing to support an independent government and have early elections in November 2011

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