Some Romanians are nostalgic 20 years after revolt overthrew communist dictator Ceausescu
Some Romanians nostalgic 20 years after communism British man gets 6 years in prison for car accident death of noted Romanian film director
Romania: Briton sentenced in filmmaker’s death Ethan Hawke praises Madonna for supporting Gypsies after she was booed at concert in Romania
Hawke praises Madonna for Gypsy support in Romania US military base in Romania to become operational as permanent facilityBUCHAREST, Romania — A U.S. army official in Romania says an American military base near the Black Sea port of Constanta will become a permanent facility in the spring and be jointly used with Romanian forces. US VP Biden says shorter-range missiles threaten Europe, Obama not appeasing RussiaBUCHAREST, Romania — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that Europe was threatened by medium and short-range missiles and a new missile defense system would help protect it. US VP Joe Biden thanks Romania for troops in Afghanistan, support of US missile shieldBUCHAREST, Romania — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with Romania’s leader on Thursday and thanked him for sending soldiers to Afghanistan and supporting a revamped U.S. missile shield being planned in Europe. US Vice President Joe Biden to meet Romanian leaders, expected to assure of US supportBUCHAREST, Romania — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with Romania’s president on Thursday and was expected to reassure him that the U.S. commitment to eastern Europe remains strong. Biden to reassure Poles disappointed by Obama’s missile defense shiftWARSAW, Poland — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden was to meet with Polish leaders and veterans of the war in Afghanistan on Wednesday, during a visit expected to center on revamped plans for a missile defense system. As east Europe marks 20 years without communism, secret police files still poison the airBUCHAREST, Romania — Even his best friend betrayed him. Romanian government fails; opposition premier suggestedBUCHAREST - Romania’s opposition parties put forward Klaus Johannis late Tuesday as their common candidate for interim premier after Romania’s government failed a no-confidence vote. Romanian government falls in confidence vote in ParliamentBUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s government fell Tuesday in a confidence vote in Parliament, with lawmakers saying it has failed to improve the economy after it went into recession following three years of growth. Romanian-born German writer Herta Mueller wins 2009 Nobel literature prizeSTOCKHOLM — Herta Mueller, a little-known Romanian-born author who was persecuted for her critical depictions of life behind the Iron Curtain, won the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday in an award seen as a nod to the 20th anniversary of communism’s collapse. Romania unveils a monument in memory of 300,000 Jews, Gypsies killed during HolocaustBUCHAREST, Romania — Romania on Thursday unveiled a monument in memory of some 300,000 Jews and Gypsies killed during the Holocaust in the country, which at times denied that the extermination even happened. Thousands of Romanian workers protest low wages outside government HQ; traffic blockedBUCHAREST, Romania — Thousands of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters to demanded leaders do something to increase their pay. Social Democrat leader: Romanian government collapses after his party quits over firingBUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s coalition government collapsed Thursday after nine ministers from the Social Democrats quit to protest the firing of the interior minister for comments about possible election fraud. Nicolae Plesita, Securitate chief who arranged shelter in Romania for Carlos the Jackal diesBUCHAREST, Romania — Gen. Nicolae Plesita, a die-hard Communist and ruthless chief of the Securitate secret police who arranged shelter in Romania for terrorist Carlos the Jackal, and was tried for the bombing of Radio Free Europe has died, news reports said Wednesday. He was 80. Italian lawmaker Alexandra Mussolini moves to block Romanian filmBUCHAREST, Romania — A movie about a Romanian immigrant who dreams of finding a better life in Italy has caused an uproar even before it hits the screens. Romania’s ‘King of the Gypsies’ praises Madonna for speaking out on behalf of RomaBUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s self-styled King of the Gypsies praised Madonna on Wednesday for using her “Sticky & Sweet” world tour to speak out on behalf of Gypsies. Hindu and Jew urge Madonna to keep going with her criticism of discrimination against GypsiesBUCHAREST, Romania — Two Americans — a Hindu and a rabbi — have urged Madonna to take up the cause of the many Gypsies in Europe who face discrimination. Madonna booed in Bucharest for criticizing discrimination against Roma, or GypsiesBUCHAREST, Romania — At first, fans politely applauded the Roma performers sharing a stage with Madonna. Then the pop star condemned widespread discrimination against Roma, or Gypsies — and the cheers gave way to jeers. UEFA orders loss, 2-match home stadium ban for Dinamo Bucharest after fans riotNYON, Switzerland — UEFA’s disciplinary panel imposed a 3-0 loss to Dinamo Bucharest after rioting fans forced a Europa League match to be abandoned. Pepsi bottler to build Europe’s largest bottling factory, worth $150 million, in RomaniaBUCHAREST, Romania — Pepsi bottling company PepsiAmericas is investing $150 million (euro105 million) to build Europe’s largest bottling factory in Romania, officials said Monday. PepsiCo to build Europe’s largest bottling factory, worth $150 million, in RomaniaBUCHAREST, Romania — PepsiCo’s bottling company PepsiAmericas is investing $150 million (euro105 million) to build Europe’s largest bottling factory in Romania, officials said Monday. Train-bus collision kills 11 in RomaniaBUCHAREST - Eleven people were killed and five seriously injured Friday when a train collided with a bus in northeastern Romania. IMF official says Romania in a ’severe recession’, to be allowed larger budget deficitBUCHAREST, Romania —Romania is in a “severe recession”, with the economy contracting twice as much as predicted earlier this year, an International Monetary Fund official said Monday. Romanian president says legislator must be tried on corruption charges he facesBUCHAREST, Romania — President Traian Basescu urged a Romanian legislator on Thursday to surrender his parliamentary immunity so he can be prosecuted on corruption charges. Romania mayor apologizes for Nazi uniform parade, denies he’s a fascist or anti-SemiteBUCHAREST, Romania — A Romanian mayor has apologized for dressing up in a Nazi army uniform with a swastika insignia, saying in an open letter Thursday that he is not a fascist or anti-Semite. Roman Emperor Trajan’s Palace discovered in RomaniaBUCHAREST - Archaeologists have discovered, in southeastern county of Caras-Severin in Romania, a complex structure estimated to be 2,000 years old belonging to Emperor Trajan of the Roman empire. UEFA names 4 Euro 2012 host cities in Poland, but only 1 so far in UkraineBUCHAREST, Romania — UEFA chose four cities in Poland to host matches at the 2012 European Championship on Wednesday but said tournament co-host Ukraine could wind up with only two venues unless it makes major infrastructure improvements in the next six months. Dispute over a proposed diplomat is latest sign of tension between Romania and MoldovaBUCHAREST, Romania — Moldova has rejected a new ambassador proposed by Romania, an official said Friday, in another sign of deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries. |
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