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Romania's Fast Growth Comes With Risks, Experts Warn

Romania's economy grew at record rates in 2017 due to an increase in consumption since fiscal relaxation.

But some analysts warn that while fast growth looks like good news, the government is neglecting investment and the country is bound to face difficulties in the future.

German Politician Opposed the Accession of Bulgaria to Schengen

Bulgaria and Romania should not be admitted to Schengen. This was stated by the future prime minister of the German province of Bavaria Markus Söder.

"We need constant border control, and I hope you will forgive me, we do not want enlargement of the Schengen area and the inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania, this is the wrong signal," said Markus Söder, quoted by bTV.

Top Romanian Anti-Graft Prosecutor Will Not Step Down

The chief prosecutor of Romania's National Anti-corruption Directorate, Laura Codruta Kovesi, stated Wednesday that she had no reason to relinquish her post, defending the work of the organization and her subordinates despite accusations of falsified evidence and witness intimidation from former MPs - some of whom have been impacted by the directorate's work.

German official cites Greece as reason not to expand eurozone

Bavarian Finance Minister Markus Soeder on Wednesday rejected any expansion of the eurozone to include countries like Bulgaria and Romania, and said his conservative party also opposed euro bonds and the creation of a European finance minister post.

AGERPRES historical images on display at UN hdqtrs.; UN senior official Lajcak: Romania, modern, well-integrated country

A photo exhibition of the AGERPRES National News Agency called "Romania: Evolution 100 Years," part of the celebrations of the December 1, 1918 Greater Union Centennial, opened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, with the UN General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak highlighting the progress of Romania, about which he said is currently "modern and well-integrated."

Romania posts EU's fastest economic growth in Q4 2017 (Eurostat)

With an advance of 7 percent in Q 4 2017 compared to the similar period of 2016, Romania saw the fastest annual GDP growth in the EU for the interval October - December 2017, shows an Eurostat flash estimate released this Wednesday.

PM Dancila welcomes Chinese ambassador Xu to discuss intensifying political dialogue, strengthening economic cooperation

Prime Minister Viorica Dancila on Wednesday welcome Chinese ambassador to Romania Feihong Xu at the Government House in Bucharest to emphasise the desire to intensify the political dialogue and strengthen the economic co-operation between Romania and China.

Tribute photo exhibition 'Romania: Evolution - 100 Years' inaugurated at UN New York headquarters

The photography exhibition 'Romania: Evolution - 100 Years', the latest in a string of events that celebrate the Great Union Centennial, was inaugurated on Tuesday, February 13 at the UN headquarters in New York by Romania's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ion Jinga, AGERPRES Director General Alexandru Giboi, and President of the UN General Ass

Pro-Serbian Czechs to Protest Against Kosovo's Independence

Pro-Serbian Czechs plan to stage a protest against their country's recognition of Kosovo's independence in Prague on February 16.

Organizers told BIRN that the protest will be held against "the defeat of the international law and the violent attempt to separate Kosovo from Serbia".

Deputy PM Birchall: Romania and UK must develop, post-Brexit, a broader vision for their partnership

The relationship between Romania and the UK has "a solid foundation and numerous development opportunities for the future," and after Brexit, Romania and the United Kingdom will have to "develop a broader vision" in order to bring up-to-date their strategic partnership, Deputy Prime Minister Ana Birchall wrote on Tuesday on her Facebook page.

Greece among EU countries with highest measles rates

European officials said on Tuesday that the spike in the number of measles cases in Europe was due to epidemics in Romania, Italy, Germany and Greece.

According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, more than 14,400 cases were reported by 30 countries last year - compared with about 4,600 cases the year before.

Code yellow advisories of snow and blizzards for 20 counties to become valid Tuesday evening

Code yellow advisories of abundant snowfall and blizzards will become valid starting this evening for 20 counties of Romania, with precipitation and winds picking up speed to be expected in the remaining counties, according to the National Weather Administration (ANM).