A mini-earthquake with unpredictable consequences hit the Romanian political scene on Wednesday, when the mayor of Bucharests sector 2, Neculai Ontanu, was detained by anti-corruption prosecutors on suspicion of bribe taking.
Romanian authorities have firmly condemned Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Brussels.
The stage of equipping the Romanian armed forces was high on the agenda of Romanias Supreme Defense Council, whose latest session took place on Tuesday.
Alongside the international community, Romania firmly condemns Sundays attack in Turkeys capital, Ankara, which has killed tens of people.
Despite its excellent relations with the Palestinians, communist Romania refused to break off ties with Israel in 1967, maintaining its neutrality in the Middle East conflict.
Peace in the Middle East and Romanian-Israeli cooperation have dominated the talks in Israel.
On Wednesday, Romanias last king, Mihai 1st, announced his withdrawal from public life.
The National Anti-Corruption Directorate, that enjoys the highest confidence ratings among Romanians, presented on Thursday its impressive activity report for 2015.
A recent debate on the freedom of expression and the integrity of the public discourse has recently been rekindled in Bucharest.
A new case of corruption involving the misappropriation of 6 million euros of European funds has come to light in Romania.
Prophylaxis costs less than treatment, says Eugen Nicolaescu, the leader of the National Liberal Party, who has recently spearheaded a draft law on this matter that has sparked heated debates in Bucharest.
Syrian donor conference on Thursday pledged 11 billion dollars in aid to people affected by the war in the region.
Romania makes its financial support for the neighbouring Republic of Moldova conditional upon the latter's implementing a set of reforms.
Romanian Justice Minister Raluca Pruna wants to abrogate the provision according to which the convicts who publish scientific papers may benefit from shorter sentences.
Report on progress under the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism in Romania
