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Romanian drama: the mayor, the soprano and the champion

by Alison Mutler - June 15, 2018 - 10:00am

Following Halep’s win in Paris this weekend, Bucharest Mayor Gabriela Firea — a key member of the country’s ruling Social Democratic Party — held a grand ceremony at a sports arena to give...

Ancient coins, bracelets looted from Romania return home

by Alison Mutler - April 20, 2018 - 2:46am

Coins and bracelets from the 1st century that were looted from western Romania years ago and smuggled out of the country were put on display yesterday after a joint investigation with Austria brought them back ...

Romania to vote for first female premier amid protests

by Alison Mutler - January 30, 2018 - 2:27am

The woman expected to become Romania's first female prime minister and the third premier in a year promised yesterday to raise wages and reduce bureaucracy ahead of a vote in parliament.

Romania's president criticizes government over economy

by Alison Mutler - November 2, 2017 - 9:14pm

Romania's president on yesterday accused the leftist government of mishandling the economy, slamming it for overspending and failing to attract investment.

Romanian PM visits city at heart of storm that left 8 dead

by Alison Mutler - September 18, 2017 - 8:32pm

Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose traveled yesterday to a western city that bore the brunt of a violent weekend storm that left eight people dead and about 140 injured.

Romania justice minister quits over anti-graft law protests

by Alison Mutler - February 10, 2017 - 4:00am

Romania's justice minister resigned yesterday following mass protests over a law that eases criminal penalties for government officials engaged in corruption.

Romanian govt repeals law that goes easy on corruption

by Alison Mutler - February 6, 2017 - 5:41am

Romania's government on yesterday repealed an emergency decree that decriminalizes some official misconduct following massive demonstrations and condemnation from abroad.

Romanian govt may consider backing down on misconduct law

by Alison Mutler - February 5, 2017 - 7:04am

As thousands of Romanians took to the streets in protest yesterday for the fifth consecutive day, the leaders of Romania's coalition government suggested it could back down on its emergency decree to decriminalize...

Weakened graft law ignites furor, protests in Romania

by Alison Mutler - February 3, 2017 - 6:17am

Romania's new decree diluting the country's corruption law ignited a furor yesterday, prompting strong criticism from home and abroad and a declaration from the president that he would ask judges to declare it ...

Turkish president shortens visit to Romania for condolences

by Alison Mutler - April 1, 2015 - 2:41pm

Turkey's president is cutting short an official visit to Romania to pay his condolences to the family of a prosecutor who was taken hostage and slain.

After boy mauled, Balkan animal cruelty in focus

by Alison Mutler - December 3, 2013 - 2:07am

A litter of puppies wrapped in a blanket and set on fire. A dog roaming the streets with its jaw hacked off. Cats found at the bottom of an apartment block, spines snapped.

Boy's death sparks debate on Bucharest stray dogs

by Alison Mutler - September 11, 2013 - 3:47am

They roam the streets of Bucharest, sad-eyed, scraggly mongrels that shelter in demolition sites, rifle through garbage — and increasingly attack humans.

Romanians rally for and against planned gold mine

by Alison Mutler - September 9, 2013 - 7:05am

Thousands of Romanians demonstrated on yesterday both for and against a planned Canadian gold mine that would use cyanide in the extraction process.

Romania unfurls largest flag in the world

by Alison Mutler - May 28, 2013 - 3:02am

A Romanian village on yesterday unfurled what is the largest flag ever made, Guinness World Records said.

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