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Italian Interior Min Demands Investigation On Interrogation Tape Leak

Italian interior minister Roberto Maroni demanded an internal investigation after Italian televisions broadcast the recording of the interrogation applied to Romanian Alexandru Loyos Isztoika, suspected of rape on a teenage girl in Rome, Adnkronos informed online.

Romanian Def Ministry Looks Into Academic Titles Granted By Defense University

The Romanian Defense Ministry is investigating, at the request of the National Anticorruption Department (DNA), the granting of academic titles in 2002-2008 at the National Defense University "Carol I", the ministry said in a press release Thursday.

Three Detained For Fraudulent Driving License Release In C Romania

Three people, including an agent of the local driving license service, were detained in the case of fraudulent release of driving licenses and registrations of cars in Sfantu Gheorghe, central Romania, General Anticorruption Department (DGA) spokesperson Sarmizia Fetcu said Thursday.

Nineteen Investigated For Fraudulent Driving License Release In C Romania

Nineteen people are being investigated over the fraudulent release of driving licenses and registrations of cars in Sfantu Gheorghe, central Romania, following extensive searches Wednesday morning, the General Anticorruption Department (DGA) said.

Over 130 Questioned In Romanian Weapon Heist

Romania’s prosecutor general Codruta Kovesi said Wednesday more than 130 people are heard in the investigation regarding the disappearance of weapons from the military base at Ciorogarla, near capital city Bucharest.

Romanian Prosecutors Launch Criminal Investigation Into Weapons Warehouse Break-In

Romanian military prosecutors started criminal investigations "in rem" regarding stolen weapons from a military warehouse in Ciorogarla, in Ilfov County, near capital Bucharest.

Romania Physicians College Looks Into Health Min Inquiry In Red Tape Case

The Romanian College of Physicians (CMR) said it started an in-depth checkup to get a clear picture of the laws breached by Health Ministry officials during the investigation at the Slatina emergency hospital, southern Romania, where red tape killed a 62-year old man Thursday.

Romanian Miners, Rescuers, Management Members Heard In Mine Blasts Investigation

Mine rescuers, miners and “members of the management” are being questioned Monday within the investigation at the mine in Petrila, Hunedoara county, western Romania, where two blasts claimed twelve lives Saturday.

Romanian Ex Education Min Under Anticorruption Investigation – Sources

Romanian former education minister Cristian Adomnitei is under investigation by anticorruption prosecutors, along with liberal MP Relu Fenechiu, for the manner in which the transformers were purchased from several companies in Iasi city, legal sources informed.

Interim Romanian Police Chief Suspends Procurement Contract Pending Investigation Completion

The interim chief of Romanian Police, Gheorghi Plai, said Friday that procedures have been unfolded for the suspension of the procurement contract targeting police cars, pending the completion of investigations by the National Anticorruption Department.

Romania’s Chamber of Deputies To Investigate Energy Price Hikes As Of Jun 30

The Committee for Industry in Romania’s Chamber of Deputies will investigate last years’ price rise on household natural gas and electricity, the tariffs, the impact of the setting up of the integrated energy holding, and will verify the requests of the economic operators in the energy sector.

Dead Engineer In S Romania, Unlikely Hit Be Helicopter – Investigators

The farming engineer found dead Saturday in Bujoreni, Teleorman, southern Romania, is unlikely to have been hit by the propeller of a helicopter, said Sunday Mircea Ciuca, the head of the aeronautic investigation department with Romania’s Transports Ministry.

Interior Min Launches Probe Into Election Incidents SE Romania

Romania’s Interior Ministry on Monday launched a probe into the incidents that occurred in Stefanesti commune, southeastern country during the local elections on June 1.

Romanian Justice Min Seeks US Help In Presumed Homicide Investigation

The Romanian Ministry of Justice sent to the American Justice Department the request for international judicial assistance formulated by the Prosecution office within the Romanian High Court of Justice in the case regarding the disappearance of ship captain Liviu Iliescu, which seems homicide.

Romanian Football Mogul Probed For Bribery

Romanian football club Steaua Bucharest officials Gigi Becali and Teia Sponte, as well as football club Universitatea Cluj president Anton Dobos and one of his acquaintances, Traian Bendorfean, are under criminal investigation for corruption, said the National Anticorruption Department (DNA).

Authorities Launch Probe Into Possible Card Frauds At Romanian Bk Bancpost

The Romanian authorities started an investigation into possible credit frauds at lender Bancpost, after several bank customers filed complaints over missing money, head of the Informational Crime Service, under-commissioner Virgil Spiridon, said Wednesday.

Romanian Prosecutors Go After Ex Fin Min Codrut Seres

The prosecution office within the Romanian High Court of Justice requested approval to prosecute former economy minister Codrut Seres, who is targeted in a case regarding the privatization of several important companies in the energy sector.

Romanian Consul In Warsaw Might Be Recalled In Crulic Aftermath

Romanian foreign affairs minister Adrian Cioroianu said he would meet with prime minister Calin Tariceanu during the evening and added the Romanian consul in Warsaw might be recalled because of "discrepancies" occurring in his statements.

Polish Authorities Said Dead Romanian Citizen Was Three Times Felon

The Romanian Embassy in Warsaw had not been notified by Polish authorities that Claudiu Crulic refused to eat in prison, while the prison warden said Crulic was not incarcerated for the first time in Poland.

Romanian PM Requests Investigation On Protester Arrests

Romanian prime minister Calin Tariceanu asked interior minister Cristian David to initiate an investigation on the manner in which police forces acted against the people who protested Wednesday in a Bucharest warehouse, official sources told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Constitutional Court Says Dignitary Probes Need Parliament OK

The Romanian Public Ministry is obligated to ask the Parliament for approval in the investigation of ministers or former ministers, who are currently members of Parliament, when the dignitaries are targeted within an investigation.

Romanian Transport Minister Free Of Traffic Accident Criminal Probe

The Prosecutors’ Office within the Romanian High Court of Justice decided not to initiate criminal investigations against transport minister Ludovic Orban regarding the traffic accident in which the dignitary was involved late last year.

Romanian Pres Sends Dignitary Probe Request To Justice Min

The prosecutors’ office within the Romanian High Court of Justice received, Wednesday evening, the request and literature through which president Traian Basescu demands the initiation of criminal investigations against eight current and former members of the government.

US Embassy Says Attaché Involved In Car Accident To Return To Romania Shortly

Kevin Sandlin, the attaché of the U.S. Embassy to Bucharest involved in a car accident in Bucharest, continues to work for the embassy and will return to the country shortly, the embassy press bureau told MEDIAFAX Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE: No Foul Play In Bucharest Zoo Runaway Jaguar Death

Police experts have established that the net around the cage of the escapee jaguar that was killed in a capture attempt by caretakers at the Bucharest Zoo late November was weakened because it was very old, and no foul play was involved in the animal’s breakout attempt.

Romanian Labor Min Asks Senate To Analyze His Activity

Romanian labor minister Paul Pacuraru, who is also a senator, sent a letter to the president of the Senate requesting “the initiation of the procedure authorizing the analysis of the existence of criminal deeds in his activity," which would justify criminal investigation against him.