Superstition is a serious business in Romania, so serious the government decided to tax it in these austere times, and as part of a drive to slash tax evasion. Today a coven of a dozen witches makes its way to the capital to hex the politicians in protest, a threat that carries clout in a nation where belief in such things is mainstream.
Posts Tagged ‘Romania’
Romania threatens Croatia in Schengen dispute
January 4th, 2011 |
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Romania is threatening to create problems for Croatia’s EU accession bid, euobserver.com reports. This comes in a diplomatic counter-attack against delays to its own entry into the EU’s border-free Schengen zone, writes the online publication.
Sharapova starts year with New Zealand victory
January 3rd, 2011 |
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Maria Sharapova survived a late change of opponent to advance to the second round of the ASB Classic as she defeated Italy’s Alberta Brianti 6-2, 6-3 Monday. The Russian who last struck a competitive ball in early October in Beijing before ending her season early, faced Brianti as original opponent Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain [...]
Romania: Man jumps from parliament balcony
December 23rd, 2010 |
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Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc has survived the latest no-confidence motion against his government, in the most dramatic of circumstances.
His speech to parliament was interrupted by a man jumping from the balcony in protest at austerity measures.
Bulgaria, Romania won’t join Schengen
December 21st, 2010 |
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France and Germany have decided to block Bulgaria and Romania from joining Europe’s passport-free 25-nation Schengen travel area next year, RFE/RL reports. A European Commission spokesman, Michele Cercone, said today that French Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux and his German counterpart, Thomas de Maiziere, told the European Commission in a letter that it was “premature” to let them enter Schengen in March 2011.
Regional energy projects declaration
December 1st, 2010 |
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Energy ministers of Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania and Greece signed in Sofia a declaration on joint cooperation in energy projects over the next 10 years.
The declaration, which was adopted to the proposal of Serbian Minister of Energy Petar Škundrić, is based on the conclusions of the ministerial conference on the need to develop regional energy strategies.
Ten-Year-Old Gypsy Gives Birth In Spain
November 8th, 2010 |
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Much of the world watched in awe (and not the good kind) on Friday as Sky News broke the scoop that a 10 year-old girl recently gave birth to a healthy baby girl, making the preteen one of history’s youngest moms. Her family insists that they’re delighted by the new addition, and don’t understand why [...]
Romania reaffirms stance on Kosovo
November 5th, 2010 |
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Romania will not change its stance regarding recognizing Kosovo “because it is a matter of principle”, Romanian FM Teodor Baconschi said in Bucharest.
A unilateral act cannot turn an area into an independent state, Baconschi said at a briefing for European journalists.
Gazprom looks to include Romania in S. Stream
October 14th, 2010 |
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Russia’s Gazprom is looking at possibilities of including Romania in the route of its South Stream natural gas pipeline. According to reports, the oil and gas giant signed an agreement with Romania’s Transgaz in order to study the possible construction through the country.
German firm, Romania interested in South Stream
October 8th, 2010 |
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German companies and Romania are showing interest in Russia’s gas pipeline project South Stream, RIA Novosti reports. The Russian news agency quoted Gazprom Chief Executive Alexei Miller on Friday.
Legal action against France’s Roma policy
September 30th, 2010 |
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The EC has decided to take legal action against France for its controversial practice of deporting Roma who are not French citizens to Romania and Bulgaria. Since July of this year, French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s government has been implementing a crackdown on illegal travellers’ camps.
eBay Phishing Suspect Arrested
September 24th, 2010 |
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Romanian authorities announce the arrest of a man accused of phishing for eBay employee credentials. – Law enforcement in Romania have announced the arrest of a man accused of
trying to phish IDs and passwords for more than 3,000 eBay employees.
Liviu Mihail Concioiu, arrested Sept. 22, is accused of having launched
two phishing attacks against eBay in 2009 and stealing employee
credentials wit…
Roma freedom stoking political debate
September 3rd, 2010 |
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Technical meetings on the legality of expulsions of Roma from from France to Romania and Bulgaria are taking place in Brussels. Freedom of movement for EU citizens is under scrutiny. Paris has said its deportation of nearly 9,000 Roma from illegal camps in France so far this year respects EU rules.
France expels more Roma
August 21st, 2010 |
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Dozens of Roma people expelled as part of a crackdown on crime and illegal immigration by the French government have left France bound for Romania. Hundreds more will follow in the next few weeks.
More smuggling arrests made at border
August 10th, 2010 |
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Border police arrested four persons suspected of trying to smuggle cigarettes across the border with Romania. The suspects had in their possession 39 boxes with a total of 1,900 cartons of cigarettes with Serbian excise stamps on them.
Water polo team wins World Cup
August 2nd, 2010 |
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The Serbian national water polo team won the FINA Men’s Water Polo World Cup finals, scoring a 13-7 (4-0, 2-3, 5-3, 2-1) victory over Croatia. The game was played in Oradea, Romania, on Sunday.
Cyprus, Romania on Kosovo after ICJ ruling
July 23rd, 2010 |
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The Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday the country’s position of respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia. “Cyprus would like to reiterate its position of principle on the issue of Kosovo and reaffirm its unwavering position of respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia, which includes the Kosovo and Metohija province,” the said the statement.
Romania: Ceausescus’ remains exhumed
July 21st, 2010 |
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Forensic scientists exhumed what are believed to be the bodies of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena at the request of their children. Ceausescu ruled Romania for 25 years with an iron fist before being ousted and executed during the 1989 anti-communist revolt in which more than 1,000 people were killed.
Romania on Kosovo and Serbia’s EU bid
July 15th, 2010 |
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Romanian President Traian Basescu says Belgrade’s decision not to recognize Kosovo should not influence Serbia’s EU integration. He repeated that his country will not recognize Serbia’s southern province either, Tanjug reported.