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Romanian Gov't delivers message in Skopje on Holocaust remembrance, education of future generations
Remembrance of the Holocaust and the education of future generations in the spirit of truth about this tragedy are part of an objective to protect democratic values, combating anti-Semitism and discrimination, reads a message from the Romanian Government delivered in Skopje, Macedonia, by Romania's Deputy Prime Minister Ana Birchall, to the commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the
European Socialists Deny Rift With Romania's Ruling Party
The European Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament will not exclude Romania's Social Democratic Party - despite several members of the group criticizing Romania's ruling party and its allegedly illiberal justice policies.
"We have had no discussions on excluding them," a spokesperson from the centre-left group in the European Parliament told BIRN.
County council official Oprisan: Oftentimes county councils' work hampered by stuffy, piecemeal legislation
The ongoing convention of the General Assembly of Romania's County Councils (AGCJR) is a good opportunity to discuss and highlight the most important issues related to the balancing of local budgets for the current year, the use of the 2017 budget surplus, investments that can be conducted under governmental programmes, European funds and, last but not least, public procurement, Chairma
EC's Juncker tells PM Dancila he trusts Romanian judiciary
AGERPRES special correspondent Daniel Florea reports: The President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday told the Romanian Prime minister Viorica Dancila on her two-day official visit in Brussels that he "trusts very much Romania's judiciary" and that he is not necessarily "very worried" about the situation in our country.
PM Dancila reiterates Romania's support for European project's enhancement at meeting with European Council's Tusk
AGERPRES special correspondent Daniel Florea reports: Prime minister Viorica Dancila on Tuesday reiterated at a meeting with the European Council's President Donald Tusk, Romania's strong support for the enhancement of the European project.
EP's Tajani says asked Romanian gov't to continue enhancement of rule of law, anti-corruption fight
AGERPRES special correspondent Daniel Florea reports: The European Parliament's President Antonio Tajani on Tuesday said that he asked the Romanian government to continue the enhancement of the rule of law and the anti-corruption fight.
Civil servants' union sues state over application pay rises
The National Union of Civil Servants (SNFP) will sue the state institutions for the discriminatory manner in which the 25% pay rise has been applied, as a result of the transfer of contributions from the employer to the employee.
Romania King's Death Threatens Royals' Right to Palace
Romania's royals may have to pack their bags and quit their official residence in Bucharest, Elisabeta Palace, by February 5, after the death of the country's last monarch, Michael I, in December.
Romania's royal family has used the palace located in northern Bucharest since 1997, when the former King was granted permission to return to the country.
Council of Europe Slates Romania's Corruption Record
The Council of Europe's Group of States against Corruption, GRECO, has criticised Romania's parliament in a report for adopting justice legislation without a proper consultation process and despite protests.
Uber Clampdown Leaves Many Romanians Dismayed
Romanian passengers and drivers defended carpooling apps on Wednesday, as the European Court of Justice ruled that Uber is a transport company and must respect European Union legislation in the field.
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