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Tensions flare between Romania and Hungary after cemetery incident

Diplomatic tensions flare between Romania and Hungary after cemetery incident

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Euroviews. Romania: Where corruption begins before birth. Recent gains are only the beginning ǀ View

Last week, the European Parliament elections saw voter participation exceed 50%, a resounding rejection of the corruption-fueled party in power, the Social Democrats Party (PSD). [But] many challenges remain for the people of Romania, far too many of which are exacerbated by corruption.

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Pope Francis in Romania warns against division through ideology

On the final day of his Romania trip, Pope Francis speaks of the courage of Catholics persecuted under Communism.

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Pope Francis visits Romania's cultural capital

On the last leg of his trip to Romania the pope visited the city of Iasi in the province of Moldova.

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Watch again: Pope Francis visits key Catholic shrine in Romania

The pontiff is continuing his visit of Romania.

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Crowds cheer Pope Francis on visit to Orthodox Romania

Pope Francis will meet the patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church during his visit to the country, where Catholics are a minority.

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Why celebrating Liviu Dragnea's jailing in Romania might be premature

Romania should focus less on celebrating the jailing of Liviu Dragnea and more on reforming how political leaders are chosen, experts say.

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How Romania's most powerful politician ended up in jail

Liviu Dragnea has been in the sights of anti-corruption campaigners for years in what his supporters claim are politically motivated proceedings. This week he finally ended up in prison.

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Tinder match, parallel state: social media reactions to Liviu Dragnea's conviction

Opposition to the Romanian politician has often crystalised on social media so the reaction to his jailing was predictable but nevertheless creative.

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Jeers and handcuffs: Romania's top politician finally goes to jail

Crowds shouted 'go to prison' as Romania's Liviu Dragnea was taken to jail for corruption.

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Angry Romanians protest after being denied European vote

Angry crowds banged on the walls of the embassy in The Hague, Netherlands, after voters were turned away when polls closed.

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Voters queue to snub government in Romania anti-corruption poll

Romanians voted in huge numbers on Sunday to deliver a blow to the ruling party by overwhelmingly rejecting measures seen as making it harder to tackle corruption.

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Locals in Romania asked for password to enter their own city

The bizarre move happened as Târgoviște — based 75 km north-west of Bucharest — hosted a political rally for the Social Democrats (PSD).

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How influencers in Romania are trying to get the young out to vote

Romanian video bloggers (vloggers), internet influencers and students are fiercely campaigning for the European Parliament elections next week — each using their best techniques to reach as many followers and supporters as they possibly can.

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Meet the witches 'fighting corruption in Romania with spells & magic'

While Romanian citizens are getting ready to hit the polls to vote in the European elections, a group of self-proclaimed witches are working behind closed doors to make sure that the "right" candidates get seats.

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Music to their ears: European leaders enjoy rock star welcome in Sibiu

Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel got carried away by the cheering crowds, at one point trying to get them to chant Macron's name.

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EU leaders divided as date is set for meeting over bloc's top jobs

European Council President Donald Tusk announced Thursday that European Union leaders would meet just two days after the European Parliament elections in May to start the process of agreeing who will take over at the helm of the bloc's top institutions later in 2019.

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European leaders aim to project unity at informal EU summit in Romania

European leaders are holding an informal EU summit on Europe Day in the Romanian city of Sibiu, with 27 EU leaders hoping to project an image of unity

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The Brief: Medieval city hosts post-Brexit summit...before Brexit

It's a small medieval town in Romania, it's also where EU leaders are converging to chart the bloc's future course, without the UK.

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Member states make unity declaration at informal EU summit in Romania

Member states at the informal EU summit in Romania made a joint declaration pledging unity and to ensure Europe remains a responsible global leader

From its post-communist transformation to current challenges, Romania is at a pivotal moment, balancing economic growth with political corruption. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping the country’s future.