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Romanian Media Poses No Threat To National Security – EFJ

Romanian mass-media are not a threat to the country’s national security, says the European Federation of Journalists, or EFJ, in a press release posted Friday on its website.

Romanian Press Not Focused On Election Candidates’ Programs – OSCE Report

An interim report on Romania’s presidential elections, developed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, said that the Romanian press provides too little coverage to the candidates’ programs.

Romanian President Boasts Fair Play In Relation With Local Press

Romanian President Traian Basescu on Friday said the Romanian press rejoices "total freedom," adding no journalist in Romania can ever complain about the president taking action against them or the things they wrote.

Romania Notified OSCE Press Freedom Rep On Moldova Situation

Romania has notified the representative for freedom of the media within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the situation in Moldova, urging the investigation of all cases where freedom of expression was breached, foreign minister Cristian Diaconescu said.

Govt Guarantees Freedom Of Press – Romanian PM

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc assured the Romanian Press Club (CRP), who had asked for the public debate of the new legal codes, that the Government will take their suggestions into consideration, noting that it will support the media in order to limit the effects of the economic crisis.

Romanian Press Club Protests Against Ukrainian Censorship

The Romanian Press Club sent Friday letters to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), protesting against the situation faced by the Blik daily – edited by Adevarul Holding – a publication threatened with suspension by Kiev authorities.

Economic Crisis, Main Stake Of Romania’s Election – Press

International news agencies writing about parliamentary elections in Romania Sunday highlight voters’ concerns regarding the international economic crisis and expect low turnout at the polls because of people’s lack of trust in the country’s political class.

Romanian Authorities Cancel Auction To Sell Offices In Bucharest Free Press House

Romania’s state protocol authority, or RA-APPS, said Friday it cancelled the public auctions to sell spaces in the Free Press House in Bucharest scheduled for November 26-28.

Mediafax Journalist Indira Crasnea Elected Romanian Press Club President

The Romanian Press Club’s general assembly elected Thursday Indira Crasnea as president of the institution for a two-year mandate.

Romanian Pres Warns Media To Refrain From ‘Dirty’ Attacks Against His Family

Romania’s President Traian Basescu on Friday criticized very harshly several media corporations, accusing journalists of unfair attacks that target both him and his family.