Latest News from Romania

Romanian Ex-President Seeks Moldovan Citizenship

While many Moldovans are seeking Romanian citizenship to gain entry to EU countries, Romania's former president, Traian Basescu, and his wife, have taken the opposite course and are seeking Moldovan citizenship.

Romania's Former President Basescu Seeks Moldovan Citizenship

Traian Basescu, Romania's President between 2004 and 2014, is applying for Moldovan citizenship, local media say.

Mediafax, citing sources close to Basescu, reports application of both him and his wife Maria were submitted on March 08, their requests pending approval, according to Romania Insider.

Bulgaria PM Praises EU Commission Monitoring Mechanism

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has defended the mechanism applied on Bulgaria and Romania's judicial system and anti-corruption efforts.

He has insisted that the EU monitoring should be used a comprehensive reform of "the alpha and the omega" of the judiciary.

Romania Battles to Buy Back Brancusi Sculpture

The long saga of "The Wisdow of the Earth", one of the finest artworks of Romanian-born modernist sculptor Constantin Brancusi, may be nearing an end after the Romanian government announced its intention to buy the sculpture after years of disputes with its owners.

Snoop Dogg Error Brings Romanian Village Fame

The remote village of Bogata in Romania has become an internet sensation after US rapper Snoop Dogg, who was on tour in Bogota, Colombia, posted a selfie on Instagram but checked in the Romanian hamlet instead by mistake.

Thousands of followers started to ironically congratulate the US artist on choosing to visit Bogata, Romania.

Bulgarian, Foreign MEPs Call for Changes to CVM Mechanism

Bulgarian and foreign MEPs from different political groups called for changes to the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) which is currently in place for Bulgaria and Romania in the fields of judicial reform, corruption and organised crime.

Romanians Say Goodbye to Smoking in Bars

Shortly after the midnight on Wednesday, Alina Tronaru regretfully stubbed out her last cigarette in a restaurant.

Together with some other friends, the 32-year-old joined a "farewell" party for smokers in a fancy restaurant in downtown Bucharest.

She is not giving up smoking, however, just giving up smoking in public places.

EU Exit Worries Bulgarians, Romanians, in UK

"I am leaving Bulgaria in two weeks as I just got a new job in the UK. But what will happen to me if Britain decide to leave the EU?," a young Bulgarian asked the British ambassador to Bulgaria, Emma Hopkins, at a debate on the future of the UK in the EU in Sofia on Monday.

Agriculture sector sounds the alarm in Antalya amid Russia crisis

Agricultural activities in western Antalya province have almost ground to a halt, due to ongoing problems in exports over the last couple of years being exacerbated by the jet crisis between Turkey and Russia, local sector players have warned. 

Bulgaria's Exports to EU Up in 2015

Trade of Bulgaria with the EU grew between January and December 2015, preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) shows.

Exports to the EU have increased by 7.9% on an annual basis, while imports grew by 5.5% and added up to BGN 33.2 B (EUR 17.01 B), according to statistics.

Exports to the EU increased by 5.8% in December year-on-year, adding BGN 2.174 B.

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