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Romania Ruling Party Split Over Suspending President
Romania's ruling Social Democrats are mulling the possible suspension of the country's President, Klaus Iohannis, over his refusal to fire the anti-graft chief prosecutor, Laura Codruta Kovesi.
IntMin Dan, Europol director Catherine de Bolle discuss Romania's contribution to Europol's functioning
Interior Minister Carmen Dan met on Friday, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Salzburg Forum (SF), with executive director of Europol Catherine de Bolle. The discussions focused on Romania's contribution to the functioning of this European agency.
Ambassador Ramis, about cartoon in 'Charlie Hebdo': Magazine does not embody French public opinion
The satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' "does not embody in any way the sentiment of the French public opinion", the freedom of speech and freedom of the press being fundamental principles of the French Republic, French Ambassador in Bucharest Michele Ramis told AGERPRES.
Presidential Adviser Aurescu says Three Seas Initiative is European regional contribution to transatlantic relation
The Three Seas Initiative is "an European regional contribution to the transatlantic tie," Presidential Adviser for foreign policy Bogdan Aurescu stated on Thursday at the "Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum."
Aurescu brought to mind that Romania will host in September a summit dedicated to this project, which also aims to draft a political declaration on this topic.
JusMin Toader on Superior Council of Magistracy's proposal on appointing chief prosecutors: Laws already adopted
Justice Minister Tudorel Toader told AGERPRES on Thursday, in connection with the proposal of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) to change the procedure for the appointment and dismissal of chief prosecutors, that the Justice laws have already been adopted.
"The laws have already been adopted!," Minister Tudorel Toader said.
Charlie Hebdo Cartoon Riles Romanian Tennis Fans
A cartoon published on Thursday by the famous French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has angered Romanian fans of the winner of the Roland Garros Tennis tournament, Simona Halep.
The magazine published a drawing of Halep holding the trophy and a caption reading: "A Romanian wins Roland Garros: Scrap iron! Scrap iron!"
Spike in Romanian-Linked Crime Worries Canada
Opposition Conservatives in Canada are pressuring the country's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over an increase in asylum requests from Romania and a spike in Romanian-linked organised crimes linked to visa liberalisation introduced in December 2017.
President Iohannis picks Gabriel Vlase for Romania counterintelligence chief
President Klaus Iohannis has sent a letter to the chairs of Parliament recommending Gabriel Vlase for director of the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE), according to the Presidential Administration.
ForMin Melescanu meets MP members of friendship group with Romania, stresses specialness of French-Romanian relations
At a meeting with a visiting delegation of the Friendship Parliamentary Group with Romania in the French National Assembly, Romania's Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu highlighted the special nature of the Franco-Romanian relations and the prospects for its consolidation amidst preparations for large-scale events in the bilateral relationship: the Romania-France season, the Celebration
US, UK, UAE taking part in military exercise in Serbia
According to the Serbian Ministry of Defense, about 500 officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the armed forces of the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Montenegro and Serbia will take part in the exercise.
JusMin Toader says Drago Kos not head of OECD's anti-corruption body
Justice Minister Tudorel Toader presented on Wednesday his correspondence with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that shows Drago Kos is not the head of the OSCE anti-corruption body, and the latter's statements would have not been made on behalf of the organisation.
Romania Party Sacks Social Media Chief Over Fake Video
Romania's ruling Social Democrat Party chief Liviu Dragnea on Wednesday said that he had fired the party's social media chief, former journalist George Harabagiu, after accusations that he had created and disseminated a fake video on several party Facebook accounts to save Bucharest Mayor Gabriela Firea's reputation.
Outbreak of African Plague in Feral Pigs near the Border of Bulgaria
In connection with a new outbreak of African swine fever virus in feral pigs near the border of Bulgaria in Tulcea, Romania, the Executive Agency for Forests calls on Bulgarian hunters to strictly observe the preventive measures imposed to reduce the spread of the disease, the agency said.
Eight Countries will Participate in the largest NATO Military Exercise in Bulgaria
This year's largest military exercise on Bulgarian territory, SABER JUNCTION 18, will be held in September and will involve eight NATO countries. The exercise will last for three weeks, and in the scenario, there will be real fighting to push away an unnamed aggressor.
Half of Bulgarians Approve of the Potential Introduction of the Euro
The Bulgarian society remains conflicted about the introduction of the euro. 51% of Bulgarians approve it as the currency of their country. This shows the Eurobarometer survey conducted by TNS, Investor.bg reported. The poll was conducted between 11 and 12 April 2018 in the seven EU Member States that have not yet joined the euro area.