Romanian Fugitive Arrested in US
Bucharest | 18 June 2009The former general manager of Romania’s national railway company (CFR), Mihai Necolaiciuc, accused of emblezzling millions of dollars, has been arrested in the United States by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, local press reports.
Romania Press Review – June 18
Bucharest | 0000-00-00 00:00:00Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
Romania Press Review – June 17
Bucharest | 17 June 2009Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
Street Riots Expose Yawning Gulf in Moldova
Busharest | 09 April 2009 | By Marian ChiriacProtests reveal depth of alienation from pro-Russian regime on the part of those yearning for integration with the West.
Romanians Row Over Plan to Decriminalise Incest
Bucharest | 01 April 2009 | By Marian ChiriacThe Orthodox Church leads public opposition to proposals to exempt consenting adults from prosecution for incest.
Romania Miners Remain in Dark about Future
| 08 December 2008 | By Andreea Gheorghe in Anina, Harworth and Sofia.While prospects look bright for coal workers in Bulgaria, the fate of their once powerful counterparts in Romania is more uncertain.
Lacklustre Election Fuels Romanian Disenchantment
| 03 December 2008 | By Marian Chiriac in BucharestA revamped electoral system brought expectations of change but the November 30 polls show Romanians are stuck with the same old politicians.
Romania's Political Drama is Losing an Audience
By Catalin Dimofte in Bucharest30 April 2007 Once popular president may be deluding himself if he thinks the masses are still engaged in his political squabbles.
Romania Press Review – June 17
17 June 2009 Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.