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Romanian Corruption Crisis Shows Little Sign of Slowing Down
Romania has seen Eastern Europe’s largest protests since the fall of communism in 1989
What Romania’s Corruption Protests Mean For Democracy
Romania’s protests last week showed that its civic activism is mature enough to tackle severe abuses of power.
Romanian Anti-Corruption Protests Hit Fevered Pitch
Romania’s prime minister is digging in over his government’s controversial decree
Romanian Protests Continuing Following PM’s Resignation
Nightclub fire ignites storm of Romanian protests against corruption that continue after PM leaves
Europe’s Key Role in Fostering Romanian Democracy
Amid Greek drama, European Project is key to Eastern European and Romanian democracy development
Struggle for Acceptance Still Haunting Romani People
After centuries of struggle and horror of World War Two, the Romani People find peace still elusive
Romania Opposition Surprise Victor in National Vote
Despite polls showing sitting PM in lead, Romania opposition surprise victor in latest elections
Romanian President Criticizes the EU’s Response to Russia
Romanian President criticizes the EU for it’s lack of response to Russia regarding the MH17 plane shot down in late July. “Today is Ukraine, then the Baltic states are reached, then Poland and then Romania.”
Protest Against French Romani Deportation
Thousands march against new French Romani deportation against female student in continued controversy and hardship for neglected Romani people of Europe