Talks on Regional Operational Program suspended until Monday
March 30, 2007
Romanian officials and European Commission representatives have convened on a number of points on which an accord was needed to push forward the Regional Operational Program. Read more
OSCE worried of reintroduction of insult and libel in Romanian criminal code
March 30, 2007
The OSCE believes the reintroduction of insult and libel in Romania’s Penal Code is worrisome and a step back in attempts to consolidate the framework of a free press. Read more
US Ambassador to Bucharest in first public stand on Romanian politics
March 30, 2007
Tensions on the Romanian political stage have sent a signal that may force foreign businessmen to question opportunities to invest in the country, US Ambassador to Bucharest Nicholas Taubman said at an event organized by the AmCham Romania chamber of commerce. It is the first time when Taubman makes a tough public stand on Romanian politics since he took over the job in Bucharest. Read more
Starbucks franchise opens in Bucharest
March 30, 2007
US Ambassador Nicholas Taubman confirmed the rumors about the imminent opening of Starbucks cafes in Bucharest. Starbucks is currently one of the world’s largest coffee shop networks, with over 12,000 locations worldwide. Read more
Romania defeats Turkey 27-0 in Women’s Hockey World Championship
March 30, 2007
In the first game of the Women’s World Ice Hockey Championship – Division IV, played on the ‘Vakar Lajos’ skating rink in Miercurea Ciuc (center), Romania defeated Turkey 27-0 (7-0, 9-0, 11-0). Read more
