Tag: Romania
Chess legend Kasparov speaks out against ‘dictator’ Putin
BUCHAREST — Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov strongly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday, calling him a “dictator” who heads a “false political system.”
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EU announces ‘unprecedented’ Moldova recovery plan
BUCHAREST — The Republic of Moldova is set to receive an “unprecedented” 600 million-euro ($733 million) economic recovery package from the European Union over...
Romania launches drive to vaccinate 12 to 15-year-olds
BUCHAREST — Romania on Wednesday started administering COVID-19 vaccines to young teenagers aged 12 to 15, after the European Medicines Agency approved use of...
Eye exams seek to improve outlook for rural Romanian kids
NUCSOARA — Sometimes, one simple test can change a life.
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EURO 2020: Fans back in stadiums but not in same numbers
PARIS — With coronavirus restrictions easing to allow fans back into stadiums, there will be some atmosphere at last in the 11 host cities...
Romania’s biggest Catholic service offers faith, vaccines
MIERCUREA CIUC, Romania — More than 35,000 Roman Catholic pilgrims congregated Saturday at an open-air shrine in Romania for a centuries-old procession that was...
Simona Halep withdraws from French Open with calf injury
BUCHAREST, Romania — Third-ranked Simona Halep withdrew from the French Open on Friday because of a calf injury.
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Court says Romania’s lockdown didn’t amount to house arrest
BUCHAREST — The European Court of Human Rights on Thursday ruled against a member of the European Union parliament who claimed that a lockdown...
‘Historical seizure’ of heroin at Romanian Black Sea port
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian authorities confiscated 1,452 kilograms (3,200 pounds) of heroin at a Black Sea port in one of the biggest seizures of...
Romania-built plane used by Ceausescu going up for auction
BUCHAREST — An airplane used for official trips by late Romanian communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu will be put up for auction on May 27...
