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Ciamba (MAE), Czech counterpart talk about current issues on European agenda
Secretary of State for European Affairs George Ciamba on Monday met Secretary of State Tomas Prouza, coordinator of the Department for European Affairs within the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic, the two officials having approached current issues on the European agenda, as well as aspects of interest on the dynamic of the Romanian-Czech bilateral relations, informs a press releas
JusMin Cazanciuc underscores importance of training youth on observing law
Justice Minister Robert Cazanciuc at the Interior Ministry (MAI) 2014 activity report presentation on Monday underscored the importance of training youth on observing the law.
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Liviu Pop: ILO could have foremost role if involved in political support
The role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) could be foremost if it became the core of political support and technical assistance that can be granted to member states, Minister Delegate for Social Dialogue Liviu Pop said on Monday, in the 323rd Session of the ILO Governing Body, taking place in Geneva.
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PM Ponta: Romania, a safe country because of MAI departments' activity
Romania is a safe country as far as the actions of the Interior Ministry (MAI) goes, and MAI's 2014 activity reports confirms a positive trend, Prime Minister Victor Ponta told a meeting on Monday where the 2014 activity report of the MAI was released.
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President Iohannis promises Interior Ministry employees plead for decent wages, working conditions
President Klaus Iohannis told Interior Ministry's employees upon their annual report on Monday he would plead for decent wages and working conditions for law enforcers.
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Indian Wells finals: Djokovic wins, Jankovic defeated
Indian Wells finals: Djokovic wins, Jankovic defeated
INDIAN WELLS -- World's best tennis player Novak Djokovic of Serbia has defend his title at the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells as he defeated Roger Federer of Switzerland.
The match ended 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2 late on Sunday.
DefMins Dusa, Fallon discuss permanent NATO presence in Black Sea
Romanian Defence Minister Mircea Dusa and his British counterpart Michael Fallon discussed on Monday the joint measures necessary to ensure a permanent presence of NATO capabilities in the Black Sea.
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Djokovic wins Indian Wells title
INDIAN WELLS - Serbia's Jelena Jankovic has failed to win the first place at the WTA tournament in Indian Wells, since she lost to Romania's Simona Halep 2-6 7-5 6-4 in the final on Sunday.
Jankovic started off well and was on the way to win the final.
Jankovic loses in final in Indian Wells
Serbia's Jelena Jankovic has failed to win the first place at the WTA tournament in Indian Wells, since she lost to Romania's Simona Halep 2-6 7-5 6-4 in the final on Sunday.
Romania Defends NATO Missile Defence Plans
"The anti-missile system is only for self-defence, as defined by the UN charter, and has nothing to do with Russia," Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu said on Saturday.
Aurescu was commenting after Russia's ambassador to Denmark, Mikhail Vanin, warned the Scandinavian country not to join the NATO missile defence system.
PM Ponta publishes governing report on blog: 80 percent success
Prime Minister Victor Ponta published on Sunday on his personal blog the report of his governing; it shows 80 percent of the goals assumed in his original programme were reached.
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Black Sea naval exercises strengthen regional security
Black Sea naval exercises strengthen regional security
A NATO-led maritime operation in the Black Sea begins amid growing concerns over Ukraine.
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) and the Turkish, Bulgarian and Romanian navies are training together in the Black Sea. [NATO]
Drilling at Bulgaria's Khan Asparuh to Begin in February 2016
First drilling at the Khan Asparuh block in the Black Sea, where significant gas deposits are though to lie, are now scheduled for February 2016, an official has said.
PM Ponta: PSD is like the phoenix bird, it rebirths out of its own ashes
PSD [The Social Democratic Party] is like the phoenix bird, every time there appear some who are impatient to be dancing on its grave, it rebirths out of its own ashes, the chairman of the party, Prime Minister Victor Ponta, on Saturday stated, on the occasion of the party's National Council meeting.
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Giovanni Pittella: Romania and Bulgaria are rightful partners of EU; they should enter Schengen
Leader of the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group in the European Parliament, Giovanni Pittella, on Saturday said at the National Council of the PSD [Social Democratic Party] works, held at the Parliament Palace in Bucharest, that Romania and Bulgaria are 'rightful partners of the EU', which is why they should enter the Schengen zone.
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