Latest News from Romania
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.
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.
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.