Romanian woman dies after 'igniting' during operation A woman has died after being set on fire during a hospital operation in Romania, the health ministry said, in a case that has cast a spotlight on the ailing health system. World • 30 Dec 19
Romanian woman dies after 'igniting' during operation A woman has died after being set on fire during a hospital operation in Romania, the health ministry said, in a case that has cast a spotlight on the ailing health system. World • 30 Dec 19
Romania marks 30 years since overthrow of Ceausescu Today marks 30 years since the Romanian communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was deposed and executed on Christmas Day 1989. World • 25 Dec 19
Romania marks 30 years since overthrow of Ceausescu Today marks 30 years since the Romanian communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was deposed and executed on Christmas Day 1989. World • 25 Dec 19
Thousands of sheep feared dead in Romania capsize Thousands of sheep are feared dead a day after a vessel overturned off the Romanian coast, leading to renewed calls for a ban on the controversial sea transport of livestock. World • 25 Nov 19
Thousands of sheep feared dead in Romania capsize Thousands of sheep are feared dead a day after a vessel overturned off the Romanian coast, leading to renewed calls for a ban on the controversial sea transport of livestock. World • 25 Nov 19
Pope seeks forgiveness for mistreatment of Roma people Pope Francis has asked for forgiveness in the name of the Catholic Church for the mistreatment of the Roma people. World • 02 Jun 19
Pope seeks forgiveness for mistreatment of Roma people Pope Francis has asked for forgiveness in the name of the Catholic Church for the mistreatment of the Roma people. World • 02 Jun 19
Romanians take to streets in anti-corruption protests Romanians have taken to the streets over the weekend demanding the resignation of the government, which they accuse of corruption and abuse of power. Europe • 12 Aug 18
Romanians take to streets in anti-corruption protests Romanians have taken to the streets over the weekend demanding the resignation of the government, which they accuse of corruption and abuse of power. Europe • 12 Aug 18
Brexit process at moment of undeniable crisis - Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has hit out at the UK Government over its handling of the Brexit process and reiterated calls for Northern Ireland to become a special economic zone. Brexit • 23 Jul 18
Brexit process at moment of undeniable crisis - Martin Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has hit out at the UK Government over its handling of the Brexit process and reiterated calls for Northern Ireland to become a special economic zone. Brexit • 23 Jul 18
Storm kills eight in Romania A strong storm killed eight people and injured at least 67 in western Romania as winds of up to 100km/h also brought destruction to parts of Serbia and Croatia, officials said. News • 18 Sep 17
Storm kills eight in Romania A strong storm killed eight people and injured at least 67 in western Romania as winds of up to 100km/h also brought destruction to parts of Serbia and Croatia, officials said. News • 18 Sep 17
500,000 attend sixth night of Romania protests An estimated half a million Romanians took to the street in another night of protests, with many calling on the government to quit even after it scrapped the corruption legislation that sparked the week of public outrage. News • 06 Feb 17
500,000 attend sixth night of Romania protests An estimated half a million Romanians took to the street in another night of protests, with many calling on the government to quit even after it scrapped the corruption legislation that sparked the week of public outrage. News • 06 Feb 17
Romanian government standing firm over decree Romania's government has rejected calls to withdraw a decree that critics say marks a major retreat on anti-corruption reforms, standing its ground in the face of huge nationwide protests. News • 02 Feb 17
Romanian government standing firm over decree Romania's government has rejected calls to withdraw a decree that critics say marks a major retreat on anti-corruption reforms, standing its ground in the face of huge nationwide protests. News • 02 Feb 17
PSNI charge man with blackmail after death of teen Police investigating webcam blackmail linked to the death of a Northern Irish teenager have charged a man in Romania. News • 28 Oct 16
PSNI charge man with blackmail after death of teen Police investigating webcam blackmail linked to the death of a Northern Irish teenager have charged a man in Romania. News • 28 Oct 16
Petroceltic exits Romania, sells unit to GVC Exploration company Petroceltic International said it sold its Romanian unit to GVC Investment as it exits high-risk exploration ventures. Business • 16 Jun 15
Petroceltic exits Romania, sells unit to GVC Exploration company Petroceltic International said it sold its Romanian unit to GVC Investment as it exits high-risk exploration ventures. Business • 16 Jun 15
Petroceltic raises $100m in share placing Exploration company Petroceltic has today successfully raised $100m through a share placing. Business • 16 May 14
Petroceltic raises $100m in share placing Exploration company Petroceltic has today successfully raised $100m through a share placing. Business • 16 May 14
Romanians protest against fracking and mining Thousands of Romanians have protested against plans by US energy group Chevron to explore for shale gas in a poor eastern region and a Canadian company's project to set up Europe's biggest open-cast gold mine. News • 20 Oct 13
Romanians protest against fracking and mining Thousands of Romanians have protested against plans by US energy group Chevron to explore for shale gas in a poor eastern region and a Canadian company's project to set up Europe's biggest open-cast gold mine. News • 20 Oct 13
Petroceltic begins drilling two new wells Oil exploration group Petroceltic has begun drilling two new wells in Kurdistan and Romania. Business • 02 Sep 13
Petroceltic begins drilling two new wells Oil exploration group Petroceltic has begun drilling two new wells in Kurdistan and Romania. Business • 02 Sep 13
Romanian suspects deny burning stolen artwork A group of Romanians accused of stealing paintings worth tens of millions have denied burning the artworks and say they are willing to give them back if a deal can be struck. News • 13 Aug 13
Romanian suspects deny burning stolen artwork A group of Romanians accused of stealing paintings worth tens of millions have denied burning the artworks and say they are willing to give them back if a deal can be struck. News • 13 Aug 13
Irish meat processors asked to conduct DNA tests Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has said that Irish meat processors will be asked to carry out DNA testing on their products. News • 11 Feb 13
Irish meat processors asked to conduct DNA tests Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has said that Irish meat processors will be asked to carry out DNA testing on their products. News • 11 Feb 13
Romania's centre-left wins parliamentary majority Romanian President Traian Basescu was left little choice but to re-appoint rival Victor Ponta as prime minister after the leftist's party won an election resoundingly. News • 10 Dec 12
Romania's centre-left wins parliamentary majority Romanian President Traian Basescu was left little choice but to re-appoint rival Victor Ponta as prime minister after the leftist's party won an election resoundingly. News • 10 Dec 12
Centre-left government set to win in Romania vote Romanian's centre-left government is expected to win a comfortable victory in today's parliamentary elections. News • 09 Dec 12
Centre-left government set to win in Romania vote Romanian's centre-left government is expected to win a comfortable victory in today's parliamentary elections. News • 09 Dec 12
Romanian president survives impeachment referendum Romanian President Traian Basescu has survived a referendum on his impeachment. News • 30 Jul 12
Romanian president survives impeachment referendum Romanian President Traian Basescu has survived a referendum on his impeachment. News • 30 Jul 12
Romania's president suspended Romania's parliament suspended President Traian Basescu ruling he had overstepped his powers. News • 06 Jul 12
Romania's president suspended Romania's parliament suspended President Traian Basescu ruling he had overstepped his powers. News • 06 Jul 12
Romania secures deal with IMF over public wages Romania has sealed an agreement with international lenders to restore public wages to their previous levels. News • 07 May 12
Romania secures deal with IMF over public wages Romania has sealed an agreement with international lenders to restore public wages to their previous levels. News • 07 May 12
Romania's naked emperor becomes national joke A statue showing a naked Roman emperor Trajan carrying a wolf has drawn jeers in Romania since it was unveiled outside Bucharest's National History Museum. Special Reports • 02 May 12
Romania's naked emperor becomes national joke A statue showing a naked Roman emperor Trajan carrying a wolf has drawn jeers in Romania since it was unveiled outside Bucharest's National History Museum. Special Reports • 02 May 12
