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Simon moves on in Romanian tournament [Apr 27, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania, April 27 (UPI) -- Top-seeded Gilles Simon rallied for a three-set victory in quarterfinal play Friday at the ATP tournament in Romania. [via YahooNews] More >>

Simon advances to quarterfinals in Romania [Apr 26, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania, April 26 (UPI) -- No. 1-seeded Gilles Simon overcame an early deficit in posting a straight-set victory Thursday in second-round action at the ATP tournament in Romania. [via YahooNews] More >>

EXTRA: Romania, Serbia sign minority deal, clear Belgrade's EU path [Mar 01, 2012] Bucharest (dpa) - Serbia and Romania signed a treaty on the protection of minorities Thursday, clearing the path for the European Union to recognize Serbia as a membership candidate."The fact that we have this agreement today is a victory for an efficient style of making diplomacy," a spokesman for the ruling Liberal Party PDL, Sever Voinescu, said in Bucharest. dpa kl bb hl [via YahooNews] More >>

Volandri makes semifinals in Romania [Sep 23, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Filippo Volandri rolled to a victory Friday and is the only unseeded player to earn a semifinals berth at the BRD Nastase Tiriac Trophy tournament in Romania. [via YahooNews] More >>

Argentina crush Romania in southern rout [Sep 17, 2011] Argentina have warmed up for their pivotal Rugby World Cup pool clash against Scotland with a convincing 43-8 victory over Romania in bright sunshine in Invercargill today. [via YahooNews] More >>

By Mihai Chiper [Sep 05, 2011] Ahead of this evening?s game against France, a game that will be played on Bucharest?s National Arena and that is decisive for Romania?s chances to qualify, head coach Victor Piturca is thinking only about victory, although he admits France is better. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania vs France: Preview, Live Streaming, Game Time and More [Aug 29, 2011] France will be looking to take full control of Group D when they meet Romania in their upcoming Euro 2012 qualifying match with Romania. The two sides last met in October of 2010 in France, as the French took down Romania by a score of 2-0 in France. The game was tied up until the end when France struck with two late goals to come away with a victory. Where: Stadionul Steaua, Bucharest, Romania ... [via YahooNews] More >>

SA Kings battle past Romania [Jun 16, 2011] The South African Kings hit the top spot in this year's IRB Nations Cup with a 27-23 victory over hosts Romania at Bucharest's Arcul de Triumf Stadium [via YahooNews] More >>

Ronaldo says emotional goodbye to Brazil fans in Romania victory [Jun 08, 2011] Brazil forward legend Ronaldo bade farewell to the nation's fans on Wednesday in an emotional final match against Romania, and spoke from the pitch as the Selecao eased to a comfortable 1-0 victory in the friendly encounter. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian Wins European Masters of Poker Bulgaria [Jun 06, 2011] DUBLIN, IRELAND--(Marketwire - 06/06/11) - Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. Abdul Atila Seiar from Romania has won the third European Masters of Poker season III title after beating 276 opponents in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria at the weekend. He took down EUR65,100 for his victory in the EUR1,100 buy-in event at the Crystal Crown casino. Seiar started heads up against ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's coach Lucescu quits national team [Jun 04, 2011] BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania coach Razvan Lucescu resigned on Saturday just one day after a key victory over Bosnia revived their 2012 European Championship hopes, the Soccer Federation said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's coach Lucescu quits national team [Jun 04, 2011] Romania coach Razvan Lucescu resigned on Saturday just one day after a key victory over Bosnia revived their 2012 European Championship hopes, the Soccer Federation said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Leeds Carnegie 26 Bucharest Oaks 6: Johnson's concern as Fourie suffers calf injury [Jan 24, 2011] ENGLAND flanker Hendre Fourie gave Martin Johnson a scare yesterday when he limped out of Leeds Carnegie's laboured victory over Bucharest Oaks with a calf injury. (24/01/2011 08:20:34) [via YahooNews] More >>

Leeds 26 Bucharest 6 [Jan 24, 2011] Luther Burrell grabs a Leeds try. Leeds Carnegie rounded off their Amlin Challenge Cup campaign with a 26-6 victory against European minnows Bucharest at Headingley. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's government survives no-confidence vote [Dec 20, 2010] (AP:BUCHAREST, Romania) Romania's government on Monday survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament, which the prime minister called a victory for "sense and safety" over populism. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania win last spot at Rugby World Cup [Nov 30, 2010] BUCHAREST: Romania clinched the 20th and final spot at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a 39-12 victory over Uruguay at Arcul de Triumf stadium on Saturday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bucharest, Romania (Sports Network) - Juan Ignacio Chela was a straight-sets winner over Spain's Pablo Andujar in ... [Sep 26, 2010] The Argentine Chela needed a little less than 90 minutes to complete the 7-5, 6-1 victory. He converted on 5-of-6 break points and won 70 percent of first- serve points. [via YahooNews] More >>

Granollers among Bucharest semifinalists [Sep 24, 2010] BUCHAREST, Romania, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Marcel Granollers rallied for a victory Friday in taking a semifinals spot in the BCR Open tennis tournament in Romania. Romania - Marcel Granollers - Tennis - Government - Embassies and Consulates [via YahooNews] More >>

Turkey beats Romania 2-0 in international friendly [Aug 11, 2010] Guus Hiddink made a winning debut as Turkey coach on Wednesday, leading his team to a 2-0 victory over Romania in an international friendly. Emre Belozoglu scored from a penalty kick in the 82nd minute, and Arda Turan extended the lead four minutes later. "We have to improve in certain aspects of the game, but the second goal was a beauty," Hiddink told Kanalturk television. [via YahooNews] More >>