Former Social Democrat leader Viorel Hrebenciuc, the former Liberal mayor of Piatra Neamț, Gheorghe Ştefan, and Laura Corina Georgescu, the former head of the National Audio-Visual Council, have received prison sentences
Corruption, part of the media subordinated to political interests, violence against women are some of the issues highlighted in the US Department of State report on human rights in Romania
A former Romanian prime minister during 2004-2008 is being accused of corruption.
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Reactions to president Klaus Iohannis latest decision to appoint chief-prosecutors are diametrically opposed
Simona Halep qualifies to Roland Garros quarter finals, PM Dancila goes to Brussels on Tuesday
Professors and students with the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration have voiced solidarity with magistrates protests
President Iohannis says he has extended the mandate of general Nicolae Ciucă as chief of staff/ PM Viorica Dancila is today chairing the last government session of the year
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Justice Minister Tudorel Toader has nominated Adina Florea as the new chief prosecutor of the National Anticorruption Directorate.
