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Romania's spy chief in talks on forming government [Feb 07, 2012] BUCHAREST (AFP) - Romania's incoming prime minister, spy chief Mihai Razvan Ungureanu, began talks on Tuesday to form a new government a day after the dramatic resignation of his predecessor amid anger at austerity cuts. Related Stories Sex abuse must be reported to police, Vatican says Swedish PM wants Swedes to work until age 75 Europe sends in ice breakers to battle big chill Chinese workers ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's government collapses after protests [Feb 07, 2012] Romania's government collapsed Monday following weeks of protests against austerity measures, the latest debt-stricken government in Europe to fall in the face of raising public anger over biting cuts. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian Central Bank Lowers Benchmark Interest Rate for a Third Time [Feb 02, 2012] Romania?s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point for the third time in as many meetings to boost economic growth amid Europe?s debt crisis while the inflation rate falls to post-communist lows. [via YahooNews] More >>

Greenpeace storms Romanian ministry over gold mine [Jan 31, 2012] BUCHAREST - Greenpeace activists stormed Romania's Environment Ministry on Tuesday, chaining themselves to radiators in the minister's office in an attempt to stop approval for Europe's biggest open-cast gold mine in a small Carpathian town. [via YahooNews] More >>

Greenpeace storms Romanian ministry over gold mine [Jan 31, 2012] BUCHAREST (REUTERS) - Greenpeace activists stormed Romania's Environment Ministry on Tuesday, chaining themselves to radiators in the minister's office in an attempt to stop approval for Europe's biggest open-cast gold mine in a small Carpathian town. Related Stories Toy company owners to be sentenced in drug scheme Italian authorities end search for cruise ship bodies US diplomat says N. Korea ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Leave a Reply [Jan 05, 2012] The Red Hot Chili Peppers concert, the Cirque du Soleil show, as well Sensation, the hottest dance event in Europe, are among this year?s most keenly-awaited premieres in Bucharest. Red Hot Chili Peppers will be appearing for the first time in Romania on August 31 at Bucharest?s National Arena. [via YahooNews] More >>

In Romania, a pledge to shield Europe's forests [Dec 21, 2011] On the steep, dark slopes of the Carpathian mountains, 300-year-old beech trees scrape the sky in one of Europe's last remaining virgin forests, spared from any human intervention for centuries. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania proposes boycott of Dutch vegetables [Dec 12, 2011] Romanian President Traian Basescu has called for a boycott of Dutch vegetables because of Netherlands' decision to block his nation's entry into Europe's border-free area. [via YahooNews] More >>

Finland agrees to two-track Schengen for Bulgaria, Romania [Nov 15, 2011] (HELSINKI ) - Finland has dropped its opposition to membership of Bulgaria and Romania in Europe's passport-free Schengen area, allowing them to join in two stages, Finnish EU Affairs Minister Alexander Stubb said Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

IMF revises Romania's economy growth forecast [Nov 07, 2011] An International Monetary Fund official has revised down Romania's economic growth forecast for 2012 because of economic difficulties in Europe. [via YahooNews] More >>

IMF revises Romania's economy growth forecast [Nov 07, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania An International Monetary Fund official has revised down Romania's economic growth forecast for 2012 because of economic difficulties in Europe. Jeffrey Franks says Monday the country's economy should grow by 1.8 to 2.3 percent next year if consumer spending increases and Romania absorbs more European Union funds. The IMF had ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's Govt Approves Stationing of US/NATO Missile Defense Interceptors [Oct 19, 2011] Romania's government has approved a draft law allowing the stationing of elements of the US and NATO missile defense system in Europe at a Romanian air base. The legislation in question permits the building of an anti-ballistic interceptor site at the Deveselu Air Base located in Southwestern Romania, less than 50 km from Bulgaria's northern border. In September 2011, Romania and the USA signed ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Europe leaves Bulgaria, Romania out in Schengen cold [Sep 23, 2011] Europe left Bulgaria and Romania out in the cold Thursday, when Finland and the Netherlands blocked their entry into the passport-free Schengen travel area. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian Foreign Minister Claims Dutch Govt 'Held Captive' by Far-Right Party [Sep 19, 2011] The Dutch government is "held captive" by a far-right party with anti-European attitudes, according to Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi. Commenting Monday on Dutch opposition to Romania and Bulgaria's accession to Europe's visa-free Schengen zone, he stressed that "France and Germany have become more flexible, they have proposed us a two-step entry scenario". The two countries, however ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania, among the countries with the highest potential in Europe [Sep 19, 2011] Erste Group CFO Manfred Wimmer said he is optimistic about the prospects of the Romanian economy and that, on long term, Romania is among the countries with the highest potential in Europe, Money.ro reports. [via YahooNews] More >>

George Enescu Festival, Bucharest 1 [Sep 16, 2011] Bucharest, capital of Romania, is about as far east in Europe as you can go before you plop into the Black Sea. It?s also, as I?m discovering, a veritable Mecca for great music-making. [via YahooNews] More >>

Mining Site in Romania May Fall Victim to Mining [Sep 04, 2011] The area around the Transylvanian village of Rosia Montana in Romania has been mined for some 2,000 years. But it still contains the largest gold and silver reserves in Europe. Despite widespread opposition, the site may soon succumb to open-pit gold mines. [via YahooNews] More >>

First DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Romania [Sep 01, 2011] Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, "With this fantastic new addition for DoubleTree by Hilton in Europe, we are proud that our brand is now open in Romania, where guests can enjoy world renowned DoubleTree by Hilton hospitality. In the coming months we look forward to additional Romanian DoubleTree by Hilton openings in the cities of Ploiesti and Oradea." [via YahooNews] More >>

Shipping More Abroad Sends Fedex Stock To $114 [Aug 26, 2011] FedEx Corp. has further deepened its network in Europe and Asia by adding three new offices in Germany, Romania and China. This also marks the firm?s entry into the East European market of Romania.FedEx provides a broad range of transportation, e-commerce and business services and is best known for offering express small package and document shipping services through FedEx Express. Its main ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian Economy Slows in Second Quarter as Euro Debt Crisis Damps Demand [Aug 16, 2011] Romania?s economic recovery slowed in the second quarter as Europe?s debt crisis damped western demand for its manufactured products. [via YahooNews] More >>