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Nicolae Ceausescu ruled Romania from 1965 to 1989

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

The ship bound for Saudi Arabia with 14,600 sheep aboard, capsized yesterday

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 Francis and Romania's President Klaus Iohannis shake hands at the Presidential Palace in Bucharest

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

Romania, a country of 20 million, remains among the poorest and most corrupt members of the EU

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

Micheál Martin said the Irish Government was helping to 'dramatise' the backstop debate

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

There have been six nights of noisy protests across Romania

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

The decree that triggered the nationwide protests was approved by the cabinet on Tuesday

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

Petroceltic withdrew from Iraqi Kurdistan in March

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 said it plans further exploration in its Kurdistan and Romania wells this year

Petroceltic raises $100m in share placing

Exploration company Petroceltic has today successfully raised $100m through a share placing.

Business • 16 May 14

$Protesters kneel to pray during an anti-fracking protest in Silistea village in Romania$

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 says new wells heralds an exciting period for the company

Petroceltic begins drilling two new wells

Oil exploration group Petroceltic has begun drilling two new wells in Kurdistan and Romania.

Business • 02 Sep 13

Catalin Dancu, lawyer for the accused, speaking outside the courthouse in Bucharest today

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 PM Victor Ponta has said that any fraud over horse meat had not happened in Romania

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

Victor Ponta's centre-left alliance won nearly 60% of the seats

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

A girl surges on a swing as a poster of the Social Liberal Union (USL) party is displayed, Victor Ponta (l) and National Liberal Party leader Crin Antonescu (r) on a block of flats in Bucharest

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 Traian Basescu holds The Democracy Torch as he addresses reporters

Romanian president survives impeachment referendum

Romanian President Traian Basescu has survived a referendum on his impeachment.

News • 30 Jul 12

Romania's ruling party claims President Traian Basescu violated the country's constitution

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

The statue borrows from Roman and Dacian mythology

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

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