Romania is among the 8 EU states that have reported a low absorption rate of structural and cohesion funds, below 60%. The European Commission on Monday passed new regulations meant to help member countries use those funds better.
The World Press Freedom Day, marked globally on May 3, offers a good opportunity to review the freedom of the press worldwide, including Romania.
Romania, a former Communist state in the east of Europe, is the only EU member that set the year 2019 as the deadline for adopting the euro
Romania has recently marked 10 years since signing the EU Accession Treaty together with neighbouring Bulgaria.
Romania boasts over 400 species of birds at present
