The unauthorized killing of a bear called Arthur in the Carpathian Mountains has set off a wave of anger in Romania.
Author: KIT GILLET
Since the Oscar-Nominated ‘Collective,’ Much and Little Has Changed
The documentary revisits a deadly 2015 fire that brought down the Romanian government and exposed the catastrophic health care system. But not all the troubles are in the past.
Romania’s Leader Quits After His Party’s Unexpected Election Loss
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban expressed confidence that his National Liberal Party would win Sunday’s parliamentary election, but by Monday, he was handing in his resignation.
Romania’s Leader Is Tested by a Close Election
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban will need to maintain his alliance with a smaller party to stay in power after a surprisingly tight race.
14,600 Sheep Trapped on a Capsized Ship. ‘We Have Saved 254.’
On Friday, officials ended a search-and-rescue operation off the coast of Romania. Crews are preparing to remove thousands of carcasses from the vessel.
Romania’s Government Is Toppled in No-Confidence Vote
The governing party has faced claims of corruption and protests against what many see as its attacks on the rule of law.
Leading Prosecutor for E.U. Anticorruption Job Is Barred From Leaving Romania
Laura Codruta Kovesi, the former head of Romania’s anticorruption agency, was accused of bribery, abuse of office and false witness by a controversial investigative agency.
Ex-Corruption Fighter in Romania, Shortlisted for Top E.U. Job, Faces Foes at Home
Romania’s justice minister is leading a campaign to block the appointment of Laura Codruta Kovesi as the first public prosecutor of the E.U. He has accused her of abusing her former office.
Romania, Fighting the E.U., Prepares to Lead It
The government has turned to Euroskeptic rhetoric to defend its stance on anticorruption legislation, even as it is scheduled to take its turn in the presidency of the bloc as Brexit looms.