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Mihai Sora, at European Parliament: I have always known generous, genius side of Europe will be right

Published by Agerpres on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 08:30

AGERPRES special correspondent to Brussels Oana Ghita reports: The philosopher and essayist Mihai Sora said on Tuesday at the European Parliament, where he officially received the European Citizen's 2018 Award, that he had always known "that the generous and the genius side of Europe will be right."

Mihai Sora's speech, in French, was read by his wife, Luiza.

Former PM Ciolos: Ready to run for Romania's Presidency, not afraid

Published by Agerpres on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 07:27

The founding chairman of Romania Together Movement, Dacian Ciolos, stated on Tuesday, in northeastern Iasi, that he is not afraid to enter the race for Romania's presidency, mentioning he will only run should he considers that he is thus helping the opposition.

#DiplomaticCentennial/ Romania's Ambassador in Ankara, Gabriel Sopanda: Turkey - an ongoing strategic partner to Romania

Published by Agerpres on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 17:37

Turkey has been and stays an important partner to Romania, both on political and economic ground, and this reality is also confirmed by the solid strategic partnership between the two countries, which is built on a close traditional friendship, Romania's ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Gabriel Sopanda said in an interview with AGERPRES.

Dacic talks about "EU or Kosovo dilemma"

Published by B92 on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 16:10

Dacic warned that when it comes to the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina and when it is insisted to make solutions that will not affect others, it is forgotten that solutions were made that destroyed the territorial integrity of Serbia.

Athens hosting EU-Arab World Summit

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 15:17

The Greek capital will be hosting the third EU-Arab World Summit on October 29 and 30, which will focus on strengthening regional cooperation and accelerating existing initiatives.

Bulgarian Police Releases Romanian Held in Journalist's Murder Case

Published by Balkan Insight on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 15:14

Romanian police confirmed on Tuesday night that a Romanian citizen detained for questioning in the case of TV journalist Viktoria Marinova's slaying was released by authorities in Bulgaria.

Bulgarian police had announced earlier on Tuesday that the man arrested on Monday night in Ruse was to be released because his alibi was credible.

Matic's shocking post: Nemanja, Serbia will betray you again

Published by B92 on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 14:23

Matic published a quote, whose source is still unknown - as is the reason for posting it - which states that "Serbia will betray him again."

"Yes, Nemanja Matic is ready to die for Serbia, just like his fatherland is, with the same enthusiasm, ready to betray him again. And she will do it. Have no doubt whatsoever, my Nemanja!", Matic posted.

Highway horror: 8 dead, at least 35 wounded/PHOTOS, VIDEOS

Published by B92 on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 13:08

The Interior Ministry (MUP) announced this on Tuesday morning.

A press release said that the pile-ups happened in both directions of the highway at around 07:20 hours CET, involving multiple vehicles - more than 40 have been damaged, some completely.

B92.net has learned that 37 people have been injured, while the police put the number at between 35 and 40.

DefMin Fifor welcomes UK ambassador, chief of Georgia army staff

Published by Agerpres on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 17:13

Romania's Defence Minister Mihai Fifor on Monday welcomed UK ambassador to Romania Andrew Noble to discuss Romanian-UK defence co-operation, according to a press statement released by the Defence Ministry (MApN).

Fifor and Noble emphasised NATO relations as well as current European affairs at their meeting at the MApN headquarters.

#FamilyReferendum/ BEC - results: 21.10pct voter turnout; 3,531,732 say 'Yes'

Published by Agerpres on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 16:32

Voter turnout in the referendum to redefine marriage in the Constitution of Romania was 21.10 percent, shows data released by the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) as of 17:00 hrs on Monday, after all the minutes of all the polling stations were centralised.

 

Dutch ForMin Stef Blok: Europe's values need to be focused on human rights

Published by Agerpres on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 13:12

Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Stef Block stated on Monday upon meeting his Romanian counterpart Teodor Melescanu that his country upholds the priorities Romania has set for itself during the presidency of the Council of the European Union, in view of promoting the EU's values and also underscored that these values must focus on human rights.

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