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Romania abattoir says it has nothing to hide
Opening its doors to prove it has nothing to hide, a Romanian abattoir at the heart of a food scandal that has engulfed Europe insists it has never tried to pass horsemeat off as beef. Located in a snow-covered field in the remote northeastern village of Roma where residents can…
Romanian cancer patients demand better access to treatment
Cancer patients in Romania on Monday called on the government to make the latest treatments for the disease affordable to end what they called an “inhumane situation”. The call by Romania’s federation of cancer patient associations came on World Cancer Day. “There is a huge discrepancy between the treatments available…
Romanian court puts impeached president back in power
Romania’s Constitutional Court ruled Tuesday that a referendum to impeach the country’s president was invalid, leaving Traian Basescu in power after months of political turmoil. “The court noted that the turnout was lower than the minimum threshold required for the ballot to be valid,” the judges said. “The ruling was adopted with a qualified majority,”…
EU delivers harsh verdict on Romania’s respect for democracy
BRUSSELS — The EU executive delivered a harsh verdict on Romania’s respect for democratic values and threatened tighter policing to ensure respect for the rule of law, in a report seen by AFP on Tuesday. “A well functioning, independent judicial system, and respect for democratic institutions are indispensable for mutual…
Spy chief unveils new Romanian government
BUCHAREST — Romania’s incoming prime minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu rang the changes at the economy and finance ministries Wednesday when he unveiled his new government. Ungureanu told reporters he would call a confidence vote on the new cabinet and its economic programme on Thursday. The 43-year-old was tapped by President…
Protesters rally in Romania for fifth day
BUCHAREST — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Romania on Monday for the fifth day in a row, calling on President Traian Basescu to step down after weekend protests marred by violence. Waving Romanian flags, protesters in central Bucharest chanted “Down with Basescu” and “Thieves”. Some of them carried a coffin…
Thirty injured as Romanian protest turns violent
BUCHAREST — More than 30 people were injured Sunday during a protest that turned violent in Romania’s capital, with demonstrators throwing stones and riot police using tear gas, medical sources said. “We have so far registered 33 injured,” Cristian Grasu, the head of Bucharest’s ambulance service, told AFP. “Fifteen of…
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