The Romanian PM, Viorica Dăncilă, who is currently on a visit to the Vatican, has been received by Pope Francis/ Romanias most powerful politician, Social Democrat Liviu Dragnea, claims the battle against corruption has gone too far
Social Democratic Party chief Liviu Dragnea tells AP anti-corruption fight has gone too far
The Romanian PM Viorica Dăncilă is on a visit to the Vatican until Sunday
May 10th marks three major events in the Romanian history: the beginning of the rule of Carol I, state independence and the coronation of the first king of Romania.
Healthcare trade unions give up strike, US pulls out from Iranian nuclear deal
Eurostat: Almost one in five persons in EU is aged 65 or over
Government officials meet healthcare workers following protests; Parliament debates proposed amendments to judicial laws
President Iohannis Monday asked again for resignation of Social Democrat PM, 2-hour strike in Romania's hospitals
A two-hour token strike was staged in hospitals across Romania in the morning, some of the staff being discontent about the introduction of a 30% cap on bonuses/ Vladimir Putin has today been sworn in as Russias president for the fourth time
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Nicolae Manolescu, re-elected president of the Romanian Writers' Union
Providing the means and instruments needed to support Romanians in southern Italy can put an end to labour exploitation, says Minister Intotero