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Romania Promoted As Tourist Destination On CNN, Euronews, Eurosport

The Romanian Tourism Ministry has started a campaign to promote Romania as a tourist destination on three international television channels, CNN, Euronews and Eurosport, which will broadcast for one year three videos showcasing the East European country.

Several Romanian Journalists, Politicians Initiate Media Protection Campaign

Several Romanian politicians, journalists and artists set up a media right protection group, following President Traian Basescu’s decision to list the media among potential threats to the country’s national security, social democrat deputy Carmen Moldovan said in a press release Saturday.

Romania 7th In Europe, 11th Worldwide Among Countries With AH1N1 Vaccine – Official

Romania is the seventh country in Europe and 11th worldwide to have a pandemic vaccine against the AH1N1 virus, Viorel Alexandrescu, head of the National Reference Center for Flu with the Bucharest Cantacuzino Institute, said Thursday, adding vaccination will probably set off Monday countrywide.

Romanian Liberal Presidential Candidate Wants Single Term, Then Quits Politics

Romania’s liberal presidential candidate Crin Antonescu said Saturday at an election rally in Satu Mare, northern Romania, he will settle for a single term if elected president, keep all his promises and then quit politics.

Romania’s Fmr Sea Captain President Vows To Take Country Safe Ashore

Romanian president Traian Basescu, a former sea captain, said Saturday at an election rally in Timisoara, western Romania, that Romania is a ship whose crew he trusts and promised to take it safe to shore once the crisis, which he deemed a storm, passes.

Over 200 Bikers Attended Rally In Bucharest For Safer Traffic

Over 200 motorcyclists attended a rally Saturday in the Constitution square in capital city Bucharest, part of the national campaign “There are motorcyclists in traffic” meant to raise drivers’ awareness.

Romanian Tourism Min Willing To Fund President’s Daughter EP Campaign

Romanian tourism minister Elena Udrea said Monday she will pitch in if Romanian president Traian Basescu’s youngest daughter, Elena Basescu, needs financial support for her European Parliament election campaign.

Romania Officially Joins Earth Hour 2009 Global Campaign

Romania officially joined this year the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming, within the Earth Hour international event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and held on the last Saturday of March each year.

Romanian Govt To Keep Election Promises As Long As Economy Allows It – PM

The Romanian government will keep all the promises made during the election campaign as long as the economy allows it, Prime Minister Emil Boc said Monday.

Nearly 70% Of Parents In Romania Refused Uterine Cancer Vaccine For Their Girls

Nearly 70% of parents in Romania refused to have their daughters vaccinated against uterine cancer, the Health Ministry said Wednesday.

Romanian Election Campaign Ends Saturday Morning At GMT 0500

The election campaign in view of parliamentary elections on Sunday, Nov 30, in Romania ends Saturday morning at GMT 0500, and Romanians are expected to elect a new Parliament Sunday.

Romanian Social Democrat Accuses Govt Official Of Campaigning Using Public Money

The secretary general of Romania’s leftist opposition Social Democratic Party, Titus Corlatean, urged Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu Friday to suspend Petre Roman from the position of government representative for Romanians abroad, accusing the latter of using public money to pay for his election campaign.

Graffiti Artists Paint Bucharest Police Fence In Violence Prevention Campaign

A group of graffiti artists will paint on panels surrounding the headquarters on the Bucharest Police Thursday starting noon, part of a violence prevention campaign, event organizers said.

Romanian Election Campaign Aggressive, Theatrical – Political Science Expert

Professor of political science Jean-Michel de Waele of the Free University in Brussels said the election campaign in Romania is aggressive, tough and theatrical and the country seems to be on permanent campaign, which is bad for the stability of democracy.

Romania Outlaws Food For Votes Campaigns

Romanian political parties are not allowed to offer food, cigarettes, alcoholic drinks or any other goods of somewhat significant value to citizens throughout the election campaign, the Central Electoral Office said.

Some 500 Bikers Marched Across Capital City Bucharest

Nearly 500 bikers rallied Saturday morning in capital city Bucharest and marched from the Constitutiei Square up to the Arch of Triumph in an attempt to raise awareness on the problems they are facing when engaged in road traffic.

Romanian Cab Drivers Cancel Protest To Keep It Apolitical

The National Association of Taxi Transportation Operator Managers cancelled the protest planned to take place Thursday between 10:00 and 13:00 local time, where taxi drivers were to gather in Aviatorilor Boulevard and march up to the Constitutiei Square.

Bucharest City Hall Candidate Wants Main Train Station Relocated

Romanian National Initiative Party head Cozmin Gusa said Bucharest’s main train station Gara de Nord should be moved to Bucharest outskirt commune Chitila and the Cotroceni train station should be torn down, since this would free some space for dwellings and would ease traffic in northern Bucharest

Bucharest City Hall Candidate Cozmin Gusa Insignia Remains Invalid

The Romanian High Court of Justice rejected the challenge issued by Cozmin Gusa, candidate for Bucharest City Hall on behalf of the electoral alliance "Lista lui Cozmin," magistracy sources said Wednesday.

Oil Tycoon Patriciu Says Will Fund Election Campaign Of Parties He Likes

Romanian businessman Dinu Patriciu, the richest man in Romania in 2007 according to business weekly Capital, said Wednesday he will finance this year’s election campaigns of parties he likes.

Romanian Community In Italy Donates Blood For Rome Hospitals

Romanian immigrants in Italy gathered Sunday near the Coliseum in Rome to take part in an ample blood donation campaign for hospitals in Rome, RomaCitta informed.

Romanian Health Minister Launches Campaign Against Cancer

Romania’s liberal health minister Eugen Nicolaescu launched the national campaign “United Against Cancer!,” aimed at providing equal sums of money for all people suffering from cancer, no matter the EU state they come from.

Romanian Liberals Attempt To Make Peace With US Ambassador – Sources

Romanian liberals mull inviting US Ambassador to Bucharest Nicholas Taubman, alongside other ambassadors of EU states, to attend an electoral event on November 21 called „You and Me, at the Athenaeum” in an attempt to unwind the relations between the US and Romanian parties, liberal sources told MEDIAFAX Saturday.

Romania’s Public Television Grants No Air Time For Referendum Campaign

Romania’s public television TVR announced Thursday it will grant no air time for the uninominal vote referendum campaign, as the regulations for this campaign have not been set.