Romania president names new prime minister: Official
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Friday named social-democrat Sorin Grindeanu as the nation`s new prime minister, bringing to a close weeks of uncertainty since the left won a parliamentary vote on December 11.
Dec 30, 2016, 14:14 PM IST
Romania`s first female, Muslim PM rejected
Romania`s president sparked fresh political turmoil Tuesday after blocking a proposal by the leftist party that won elections this month to appoint the EU country`s first female and first Muslim prime minister.
Dec 27, 2016, 22:22 PM IST
Amid concerns over corruption, Romanians begin vote for re-election in bicameral Parliament
Romania's biggest party, the Social Democratic Party, is expected to come first and will likely try to form a majority with smaller parties.
Dec 11, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
Romania President Klaus Iohannis meets with protesters as fire toll mounts
Thousands of Romanians have taken to the streets since the deadly blaze at the Colectiv nightclub.
Nov 09, 2015, 10:57 AM IST
Romania president meets with protesters as fire toll mounts
Romania's president has appealed for protesters' support in reforming the country, as the death toll rose to 45 from a horrific nightclub fire that brought down the government.
Nov 09, 2015, 06:26 AM IST
