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Romanian politicians' tricks are catching them out
Nastase is now in a prison hospital, as investigations continue into his apparent suicide...
RomaniaRomanian government plays down misconduct accusations
Nastase was being operated on today after shooting himself as he was being taken to prison.
RomaniaNew Ponta government passes Romanian electoral test
The Democratic Liberal Party (PDL) holds an extraordinary meeting on June 30. The former ruling...
RomaniaChild poverty to increase anti-austerity backlash
Thirty million children live in poverty in 35 developed countries, according to a UNICEF report...
InternationalPonta will not end Romania's chronic misgovernment
New Prime Minister Victor Ponta showed himself an able tactician during the death-throes of...
RomaniaRomania's NBR ends easing cycle as leu plunges
The NBR today left its monetary policy rate at 5.25%, as the leu plunged to a record 4.46/euro.
RomaniaNew Romanian cabinet may not change policy radically
Social Democrat (PSD) Prime Minister-designate Victor Ponta meets the visiting IMF/EU mission...
RomaniaPolitical clean-up extends to Romania's government
Mihail Boldea, a member of parliament (MP) since 2008 for the ruling Democratic Liberal Party...
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