Romania scraps corruption decree, protesters keep up pressure
Romania scrapped on Sunday a contentious corruption decree in a climbdown after the biggest mass demonstrations since 1989, but protesters kept up pressure by taking to the streets for a sixth straight day.
Feb 05, 2017, 21:29 PM ISTThousands protest as Romania relaxes corruption law
Thousands of Romanians took to the streets after the government issued a controversial emergency decree reducing the penalties for corruption in a move which will allow several politicians to avoid criminal prosecution.
Feb 01, 2017, 11:38 AM IST