Liberal and Democrat leaders in Moldova say they will hold fresh talks to secure parliament support for a new government.
About 155,000 Romanians have spent their winter holidays in various resorts in Romania and abroad. Most of them preferred mountain resorts and guesthouses in the countryside.
The Romanian President Klaus Iohannis conveyed a traditional New Year message to Romanians.
2016 brings additional fiscal measures, such as raising the minimum wage in May, and lowering the VAT from 24 to 20%.
2015 was a good year for Romanian tourism, but also the last one when the sector benefited from European funding to promote the country's tourism brand.
In Chisinau, the PM designate Ion Sturza announced he would request Parliaments vote of confidence on January 4.
Romanians spent a peaceful Christmas this year, after shopping until late at night on the eve of the holidays.
Just as every year in 2015 most of the Romanians prefer spending Christmas in their country with families
The president offices confidence ratings have gone up in recent months, while the churchs ratings have decreased
Before the fall of Communism in 1989, Romanians were craving to enjoy the rights and freedoms of the western European states.
26 years after the uprising that brought down the communist regime, Romanians commemorate their heroes.
Parliament approved special pensions for its members and the local elected authorities.
Romania hasnt had notable results in team sports in recent years, with the exception of womens handball, in particular in club competitions.
The US will remain a strong ally, partner and friend to Romania, said the US Ambassador to Bucharest, Hans Klemm.
The military base in Deveselu, southern Romania, forming part of the US missile defence system, has become operational.
