A look at the main stories in Romania this week.
After the legislative elections of December 6, the Social Democratic Party - PSD and the National Liberal Party - PNL are claiming their right to form the new government.
Record low voter turnout, the resignation of the prime minister and the presence of a little known party in parliament are the surprises of the December 6 elections.
The Romanians have elected a new parliament.
Parliamentary elections are taking place in Romania today – and other local and international news.
The Romanian parliamentary election campaign enters its final straight.
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The pro-Western Maia Sandu is the new president of the Republic of Moldova.
Moldova has entered the last week before the 2nd round of the presidential elections.