Aug 11 Romanians protest government corruption for a second straight day By Alison Mutler, Associated Press Thousands of Romanians staged another anti-government protest Saturday a day after a previous demonstration turned violent. Continue reading
Jun 09 VIDEO: President Trump, Secretary Tillerson take different tacks on Qatar By Larisa Epatko President Trump's criticism of the Arab nation contrasted with remarks Tillerson made just hours before, in which he said the emir of Qatar was making an effort to halt financial support of extremist groups… Continue reading
May 12 New museum pays homage to the best of communist-era kitsch By Larisa Epatko Visitors to the new Kitsch Museum in Bucharest, Romania, can see a crucifix nightlight and Last Supper clock, among dozens of other gilded baubles and plaster statues of the pre-1989 communist era. Continue reading
Feb 06 Romania leader: government won't quit despite mass protests By Associated Press Protesters have gathered for the biggest demonstration since the end of communism, against a measure that would ease up on corruption. Continue reading
Dec 22 Romania delays nomination of first female Muslim leader By Associated Press President Klaus Iohannis said he would delay any official support for Sevil Shhaideh's nomination until after Christmas. He did not explain why. Continue reading
Nov 01 More people from far-flung corners of world crossing into U.S., Homeland says By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The arrests of more than 8,000 people from India, China, Romania, Bangladesh and Nepal is offering a new challenge to immigration agents tasked with fully identifying would-be immigrants. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 8:05 Students face high stakes in post-communist Romania By PBS News Hour In Romania, 8-year-old Raluca's family does not take economic security or education for granted. WNET's documentary series "Time for School" visits Bucharest to examine how opportunities have changed for young people in the post-communist era. Continue watching
Oct 31 27 dead, dozens injured after fire blazes through Romanian nightclub By Carey Reed A fire in an underground nightclub in Romania Friday night claimed the lives of more than two dozen people and injured another 184 others. Continue reading
May 19 Watch News Wrap: U.S. Contractor Killed in NATO Base Attack in Afghanistan In other news Wednesday, Taliban militants attacked one of NATO's largest military bases in Afghanistan, killing a U.S. contractor and democrats in the Senate fell short in a bid to push financial reform to a final vote. Continue watching
Oct 08 Herta Muller Wins Nobel Prize in Literature By Arts Desk Romanian-born writer Herta Muller won the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday, becoming only the 12th woman to win the prize in its 109-year history. Continue reading