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Iohannis, in Iasi: Greatest lesson learned from 156 years ago was the power of solidarity
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Saturday stated in Iasi, while taking part in the manifestations occasioned by the 156th anniversary since the unification of the Romanian Principalities, that the power of solidarity "is the most important lesson that we should learn from the event 156 years ago."
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The Ottomans' favorite winter drink - boza
Boza has been a favorite drink in the Middle East for thousands of years, but it?s the Ottomans who brought it to perfection The cry ?Boza? stridently rings out on the streets of Istanbul during the evenings at this time of year. It is a drink with origins extending far back in the Middle and Far East.
Bulgaria Loses Most Revenues From Illicit Cigarettes Sales in EU
Bulgaria is the country that loses most revenues from illicit cigarettes in the European Union (EU) in relative terms, shows a study of Industry Watch, which was released on Thursday.
Illicit cigarettes cost 1.6 - 2 % of total tax revenues collected by the government and Bulgaria considerably exceeds all other EU member states in this indicator.
Gov't discusses opening border crossings with Romania
BELGRADE - The Serbian government adopted at Friday's session the bills confirming an agreement between the governments of Serbia and Romania on opening international border crossings at Jasa Tomic, Nakovo and Vrbica on the Serbia-Romania state border.
The government also adopted a bill confirming a readmission agreement between the governments of Serbia and the Russian Federation.
Bulgaria's Justice Minister Visits Romania to Discuss Anti-Graft Policies
Bulgaria's Justice Minister Hristo Ivanov will discuss anti-corruption policies with his Romanian counterpart Robert-Marius Cazanciuc and other key officials tasked with fighting graft on Friday.
Romania to Launch Receipts Lottery at Easter
Romania will hold its first fiscal receipts lottery on April 13, the second day of Easter, in a move to encourage people to demand fiscal receipts when buying goods or services, which will suppress sales tax evasion.
President Iohannis: Romania has great potential, but, among others, corruption is holding us back
President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday evening said that Romania has 'a huge potential,' but corruption, 'among others,' is holding the country back and represents a threat to national security.
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Bulgaria, Romania consider ways to counter terrorism
Bulgaria, Romania consider ways to counter terrorism
The two countries seek new laws and increased international co-operation.
George Maior, head of Romania's intelligence service (SRI), said new laws under consideration in Romania are needed to better assess risks to national security. [AFP]
PM Ponta: I see worsened relations of Romania with Russia on short- and medium-term
Prime Minister Victor Ponta voiced opinion on Thursday that Romania's relations with the Russian Federation will worsen on the short- and medium-term, both because of the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the irreconcilable interests of the two countries with respect to the Republic of Moldova.
Photo credit: (c) Silviu MATEI / AGERPRES FLOW
Vucic in talks in Davos about energy supplies for Serbia
DAVOS - Serbia is in talks with Romania about importing gas from the Black Sea and is open to discussions about getting gas from Russia through alternative routes, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday, speaking for the Reuters' Global Markets Forum in Davos.
Unemployment rate hits 5.29 pct in December
The unemployment rate in Romania hit 5.29 percent at a national level at end-Dec., by 0.11 percent higher than in Nov. and by 0.36 percentage points lower than at end-Dec. 2013, says a release sent by the National Employment Agency to AGERPRES on Thursday.
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Case dismissal in Traian Basescu's "Fleet" file
The National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) prosecutors have decided a dismissal of the case in the Flota - Fleet - file in which former president, Traian Basescu was also targeted, judicial sources told Agerpres on Thursday.
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Djokovic named Balkan's best athlete for fourth year running
SOFIA - World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was chosen as Balkan Athlete of the Year 2014 for the fourth time in a row, in the 42nd edition of the poll conducted by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA).
The Wimbledon champion received a total of 91 points, 40 more than second-placed US Open winner, Croat Marin Cilic.
First official snow-kayak competition, to kick-off on Saturday, on Transalpina Ski Resort slopes
The first snow-kayak official competition will take place on Saturday, January 24, on the slopes of Transalpina Ski Resort, the event going to gather over 50 boats at the start line, the organisers inform.
Photo credit: (c) Oana POPESCU / AGERPRES PHOTO
Romania High Court Clears President Iohannis
Romania's high court of cassation and justice on Wednesday acquitted President Klaus Iohhanis of any charges of possible conflict of interests.
At issue was Iohannis's actions as mayor of the Transylvanian town of Sibiu from 2000 to 2014, when he represented the city administration at a shareholders' meetings of two firms of which the city itself is a co-owner.