Romania

Politics
Clément VéritéNovember 7, 2022
Elected French-Romanian politician in Bucharest accused of conflict of interest for a project against corruption
Clotilde Armand, mayor of a sector in Bucharest municipality, is suspected by the National Integrity Agency of conflict of interest for having appointed herself manager of, and receiving compensation for, a project funded by the European Union meant to reduce corruption.
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Business
Clément VéritéOctober 18, 2022
All EU airlines can now have direct flights to ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Singapore, or Thailand
Following an air transport agreement between the European Union and ASEAN, airlines from 37 countries are now able to operate an unlimited number of direct flights from and to these countries. There will also be more opportunities to fly to a country and then directly go to a third one.
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Politics
Clément VéritéSeptember 28, 2022
Romania is considering Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system, potentially the first European client. Like in 2018?
Defense Minister of Romania has confirmed his country is considering acquiring the Iron Dome technology, Israel's cutting-edge air defense system. It would be a first in Europe, but their interest in the Iron Dome isn't that new.
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Business
Clément VéritéJune 2, 2022
Croatia ready to adopt the euro, Romania doesn’t meet any criteria of the European commission
Croatia managed to fulfill all requirements of the European Commission for the adoption on the euro on January 2023, ten years after its adhesion to the European Union.
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Society
Clément VéritéMay 19, 2022
Romania Education Minister wants to ban teachers from tutoring pupils they have in class
Teachers in Romania shouldn't get paid to be tutors to the pupils they have in class but the rule is not respected.
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Politics
Clément VéritéMay 5, 2022
Bank accounts of Bucharest Municipality frozen by a businessman
The bank accounts of the Bucharest Municipality are frozen because of a debt the city fails to pay financial compensation of lawsuits it lost against a businessman. It's not the first time accounts are frozen for this dispute that started twenty years ago.
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Business
Clément VéritéApril 15, 2022
Romania wants to reactivate Black Sea offshore gas projects
The coalition government of Romania agreed on amendments to reactivate Black Sea offshore gas projects to reduce its dependency on Russian gas
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Politics
Clément VéritéApril 6, 2022
A driver set himself of fire at the gates of the Russian embassy in Romania. Investigations still ongoing
A car crashed to the gatea of the Russian embassy of Romania. The driver set himself of fire according to the prosecutor. Romanian authorities urge not to draw premature political conclusions.
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Society
Clément VéritéMarch 9, 2022
With Ukraine invasion, Romanians’ view on their country improved
In an opinion poll conducted during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Romanians who perceive the country goes in the right direction have almost doubled in a month. The situation seems to remind Romania of the protection the European Union and NATO provide.
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Politics
Clément VéritéFebruary 10, 2022
Romanian lawmakers prohibited from filming and using Facebook Live in Parliament
Romanian lawmakers are no longer allowed to film and live stream plenary sessions of the Parliament. The decision follows an assault on the minister of Energy during a speech.
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Politics
Clément VéritéDecember 17, 2021
A Romanian senator thinks her bag was stolen in Parliament by secret services
Diana Șoșoacă is a Romanian senator who thinks she is being persecuted because she is against Covid-19 vaccines. She is also in controversy for having allegedly sequestered a team of Italian journalists.
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Business
Clément VéritéNovember 3, 2021
Strategic cooperation between Romania and the US in the race of nuclear reactor deployment
Romania will buy small modular nuclear reactors from the U.S. The first commercial agreement of this kind. The race on SMR deployment is already on.
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Society
Clément VéritéSeptember 14, 2021
A European Parliament Resolution Approves Same-sex Marriages
The European Commission should take enforcement actions against Poland, Hungary and Romania, the three E.U. member states where same-sex marriage isn't legal yet.
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Society
Clément VéritéJune 23, 2021
Romania Has the Cheapest Food in the EU
Eurostat study reveals Romania has the cheapest food in the European Union. Denmark is the most expensive country of the EU. Turkey is the cheapest country in Europe. North Macedonia is where alcohol is the cheapest.
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