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Ex-model daughter of Romania's president wins EU seat — 09 June 2009, 15:37 CET

The daughter of Romania's president is a jet-set queen and an ex-model better known for her blunders and mishaps, but she vowed Monday not to disappoint now she has been elected a Euro-deputy.

Left-wing ahead in Romania's EU vote, far-right gains — 08 June 2009, 20:57 CET

The ruling left-wing Social Democrats finished first in Romania's European Parliament election, but the far-right made surprising gains, the central electoral bureau announced Monday.

Left-wing ahead in Romania's EU vote, far-right gains — 08 June 2009, 20:48 CET

The ruling left-wing Social Democrats finished first in Romania's European Parliament election, but the far-right made surprising gains, according to provisional results released Monday.

Polish FM urges calm in Romania-Moldova crisis — 21 May 2009, 00:15 CET

Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Wednesday called on Moldova and Romania to mend relations after Chisinau accused Bucharest of inciting riots following the April election.

Moldova accuses Romania of eyeing annexation — 19 May 2009, 23:30 CET

Moldova's government accused Romania on Tuesday of wanting to annex the country and called on the European Union to intervene as a mediator to rein in Bucharest's "aggressive policy."

UNICEF, World Bank warn crisis will hit Romania's children — 19 May 2009, 23:19 CET

The UN's child welfare agency UNICEF and the World Bank warned Tuesday that the economic crisis would have a grave effect on children and young people in Romania, a poor European Union member state.

Romania parliament rejects no-confidence vote — 14 May 2009, 00:11 CET

Romania's parliament rejected by a large majority Wednesday a no-confidence motion against the government, which has been accused of worsening the economic crisis with its policies.

Romania pledges action to avoid EU deficit sanctions — 14 May 2009, 00:09 CET

Romania promised on Wednesday to rein in its public deficit in order to avoid any punitive measures from the European Commission, laying the blame at the door of the previous government.

Romanian ministers investigated for possible corruption — 14 May 2009, 00:00 CET

Seven Romanian ministers and four Bucharest city officials are being investigated by the National Integrity Agency (ANI) on suspicion of corruption and conflict of interest, the agency announced on Wednesday.

Romania set for 4.4 per cent inflation this year — 07 May 2009, 14:46 CET

Romania, on course to receive nearly 24 billion dollars in IMF and EU loans to battle an economic slump, is likely to see inflation of 4.4 per cent this year, the central bank said Thursday.

Romania recalls Italian gorgonzola after listeria warning — 16 April 2009, 22:25 CET

Romanian authorities said Thursday they had withdrawn two shipments of Italian gorgonzola cheese following an EU listeria warning.

Bucharest slams Moldovan measures against Romanians — 10 April 2009, 00:20 CET

Romania condemned Thursday measures taken by the Moldovan authorities against its nationals in the country, including the introduction of a visa regime in breach of an agreement with the European Union.

EU calls on Moldova to normalise ties with Romania — 10 April 2009, 00:20 CET

The European Union urged Moldova Thursday to resume normal ties with Romania, after Communist leaders in Chisinau accused Bucharest of fomenting riots that left dozens hurt and saw almost 200 arrested.

Russia warns over 'Romanian slogans' in Moldova — 09 April 2009, 13:54 CET

Russia on Thursday warned Romania and the European Union over the use of pro-Romanian slogans in anti-Communist riots in Moldova that have raised tensions in Eastern Europe.

Russia calls for EU action to protect Moldovan sovereignty — 09 April 2009, 12:04 CET

The European Union and Romania must act to ensure that "Romanian slogans and flags" do not undermine the sovereignty of Moldova, Russian Foreign Ministr Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.

European trio call in the International Monetary Fund — 25 March 2009, 23:08 CET

A trio of countries in south-east Europe have called in the International Monetary Fund to provide emergency loans needed to plug budget gaps left by the financial crisis.

Romania secures financial lifeline from IMF, EU, World Bank — 25 March 2009, 23:05 CET

Romania was thrown a 20-billion-euro lifeline by four international lending bodies Wednesday, becoming the fifth country in central and eastern Europe to seek such a bailout in the current economic crisis.

IMF seals report on possible Romania loan — 21 March 2009, 01:14 CET

The International Monetary Fund finalised a report on a possible loan to help Romania weather the economic crisis and talks are planned to seek a deal, the country's president said Friday.

Romania starts talks with EU, IMF on loan — 10 March 2009, 17:57 CET

Romanian officials on Tuesday began talks with European Union and International Monetary Fund representatives on a loan that analysts said could be worth up to 20 billion euros.

Report on Progress under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism in Romania — 12 February 2009, 18:06 CET

Romania is a candidate country for European Union membership

Romania, Bulgaria fall short of EU justice standards: report — 12 February 2009, 18:17 CET

Bulgaria and Romania still fall short of European standards on justice reform and fighting corruption, and will remain under EU surveillance for the foreseeable future, according to a report on Thursday.

Romania vows to continue justice reforms demanded by EU — 12 February 2009, 18:07 CET

Romania's Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu vowed to continue judicial reforms Thursday after Brussels warned Bucharest to step up the fight against corruption following a recent drop off in efforts.

EU warns Romania over corruption, justice reform — 12 February 2009, 18:11 CET

The European Commission warned Romania Thursday to step up the fight against corruption and boost justice reforms after the government's efforts to meet EU standards tapered off recently.

Romanian anti-corruption chief reinstated — 30 January 2009, 22:50 CET

Romanian Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu announced Friday he would reinstate the head of the national anti-corruption directorate, Daniel Morar, whose ouster was opposed by the European Union.

Romania declares state of emergency as Russian gas dries up — 07 January 2009, 18:00 CET

Romania declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as deliveries of Russian gas ceased entirely, but the government insisted the country had sufficient reserves to last up to 80 days.