violence

Romanian Lower House Adopts Articles Of Bill Protecting Victims Of Domestic Violence

Romania's Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted the articles of a bill amending the law against domestic violence, which says the victim may ask in court for a protection and restraining order against the aggressor.

Romanian Senate Tacitly Adopts Bill On Domestic Violence

The Romanian Senate Wednesday tacitly adopted a draft law whereby victims of domestic violence can address the court to obtain a provisional restraining order, and the court can compel abusers to stay away from the home they share with the victim.

Romanian President Calls On Interior Ministry To Crack Down Harder On Crime

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday, at the Supreme Defense Council meeting, that the Interior Ministry must crack down harder on gang violence and organized crime and show zero tolerance to law violation and in situations affecting the dignity and integrity of ministry personnel.

Romanian Children Need Non-Violent Cartoon Role Models – Liberal Deputy

Romanian liberal lawmaker Cristina Pocora said in the Chamber of Deputies' plenary session on Tuesday that Romanian children need cartoons featuring characters who do not promote violence, such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Pluto.

Italian Police Keeps Romanian Rape Suspects In Protective Custody

The six Romanians arrested after the rape committed on a 21-year old Italian girl in the outskirts of Rome, are kept in isolation because they are under the threat of violence from the Italian inmates, while their state-provided lawyers refused to defend them for fear of retaliation.

Violence Halts Bucharest Derby, Rapid Coach Quits

Rapid Bucharest coach Mircea Rednic resigned Thursday after the derby against Steaua Bucharest was abandoned in the 74th minute, when central referee Alexandru Deaconu was hit by an object thrown from the home side fans’ area.

Romanian Interior Min Demands Crackdown On Street Violence

Romanian interior minister Cristian David said Tuesday at the activity report meeting of the Romanian Police that police chiefs in cities with frequent gang wars and gang retaliations should “make room for someone better.”

Romanian Deputies OK Law On Fighting Violence In Sports

Romanian deputies on Tuesday adopted a bill on fighting violence in sports, which stipulates, among others, fines between 1,000 lei (EUR1-RON3.5163) and RON3,000 and community service for fans that enter the pitch during matches.

Romania Reports Over 3,500 Child Abuse Cases In First 9-Mo

Romania registered over 3,500 cases of child abuse in the first nine months of 2007, and in five cases, the abuse resulted in the death of the children, according to a report presented on Friday by the organization “Salvati Copiii” (Save the Children), based on data from the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police.