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Romanian children, adults alike write a long wish-list to Santa Claus [Dec 16, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania ? These days, Santa Claus could well feel nostalgic about the time when Romania was a Communist country and its governments frowned upon Christmas. Why? Because now that it?s a democracy and capitalistic, Romania is trying to set an all-time record for the world?s longest wish list for Father Christmas. Read full article >> [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian children, adults alike write a long wish-list to Santa Claus [Dec 16, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania ? These days, Santa Claus could well feel nostalgic about the time when Romania was a Communist country and its governments frowned upon Christmas. Why? Because now that it?s a democracy and capitalistic, Romania is trying to set an all-time record for the world?s longest wish list for Father Christmas. Read full article >> [via YahooNews] More >>

Ex-king who fled communist dictatorship urges more democracy in address to Romanian parliament [Oct 25, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania ? A former king stripped of his citizenship for fleeing a brutal communist dictatorship was applauded by the Romanian parliament Tuesday as he made his first address to the chamber in 65 years. King Michael ? who ruled from 1927 to 1930, and from 1940 to 1947 ? called for ?faith in democracy, in the role and rules of institutions.? Read full article >> [via YahooNews] More >>

Ex-king who fled communist dictatorship urges more democracy in address to Romanian parliament [Oct 25, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania ? A former king stripped of his citizenship for fleeing a brutal communist dictatorship was applauded by the Romanian parliament Tuesday as he made his first address to the chamber in 65 years. King Michael ? who ruled from 1927 to 1930, and from 1940 to 1947 ? called for ?faith in democracy, in the role and rules of institutions.? Read full article >> [via YahooNews] More >>

Ex Romanian King Michael urges more democracy in country in 90th birthday address [Oct 25, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Romania's former king Michael has addressed parliament for the first time in 65 years, calling for more democracy in the country. [via YahooNews] More >>

Ex Romanian King Michael urges more democracy in country in 90th birthday address [Oct 25, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Romania's former king Michael has addressed parliament for the first time in 65 years, calling for more democracy in the country. [via YahooNews] More >>

Well-known anti-communist activist dies in Romania [Oct 12, 2011] ALISON MUTLER Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania Ion Diaconescu, an anti-communist activist who helped Romania's push toward democracy, has died. He was 94. Diaconescu, whose was imprisoned for 17 years by the communists for his political beliefs, died Tuesday night, said former Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ciorbea. No cause of death was given, but Diaconescu had recently been treated for ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania expropriation bill 'threatens democray': NGOs [Sep 06, 2011] A draft law enabling mining companies to expropriate land as they please sparked a vivid debate in Romania Tuesday, with rights groups claiming it would "spell the end of democracy". [via YahooNews] More >>

Archive for July 6th, 2011 [Jul 06, 2011] While in Bucharest yesterday, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Romania can serve as a role model for Middle East countries in their path to democracy. [via YahooNews] More >>

In his Independence Day speech, American Ambassador Mark Gitenstein praised efforts to modernise Romanian state ... [Jul 05, 2011] United States Ambassador to Romania Mark Gitenstein said on Monday that state reform and the existence of a solid democracy in Romania are top priorities for Washington in its ties with Bucharest. [via YahooNews] More >>

Raul Volcinschi, a former anti-communist dissident, dies in Romania [Jan 12, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - An official says Raul Volcinschi, an anti-communist dissident who risked his life to fight for democracy in Romania, has died. He was 89. [via YahooNews] More >>

Raul Volcinschi, a former anti-communist dissident, dies in Romania [Jan 11, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - An official says Raul Volcinschi, an anti-communist dissident who risked his life to fight for democracy in Romania, has died. He was 89. [via YahooNews] More >>