Eugen Tomiuc is a senior correspondent for RFE/RL.
RFE/RL interviews the abdicated king of Romania, King Michael, about his involvement in World War II, the future of Romania, and the problem with Moldova.
Even as Moldova's president has called for a full recount of the disputed parliamentary elections that sparked bloody riots, an expected demonstration in Chisinau has failed to materialize after warnings that security forces would use all means to prevent a repeat of the violence and destruction of April 7.
The street protests in the Moldovan capital that briefly gave way to vandalism and dramatic violence have subsided as signs emerged that authorities and the opposition are taking steps to reduce the political tensions behind the confrontation. But a diplomatic row with Romania and unconfirmed reports that security forces were arresting and dealing harshly with suspected protesters suggested all is not forgotten.
Peaceful protests return less than 24 hours after demonstrations gave way to bloody clashes and the ransacking of government offices. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Voronin has accused "certain forces" in Romania of masterminding the violence and has refused entry to noncitizens.
Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin's Communist Party has won a third consecutive term in parliamentary elections. The Communists, who have been in power in Europe's poorest country since 2001, easily secured 50 percent of the vote and will control enough seats to elect a new president without the support of other parties.
A Kremlin-brokered meeting was only the second direct contact between Moldovan President Voronin and Transdniestrian leader Smirnov in almost eight years. Moscow scored what looks like a foreign policy success by bringing together the Moldovan and Transdniestrian leaders and extracting pledges to conduct more consistent bilateral negotiations.
With the last RFE/RL Romanian broadcast, silence will fall for good on one of radio's most distinguished voices. RFE/RL's Eugen Tomiuc pays tribute to the radio that for 60 years of existence carried information into Romanian homes, and hope to Romanian souls.
The recent announcement that RFE/RL's Romanian Service would be shut down after nearly 60 years on the air has prompted a media debate in the country.
A human pyramid scheme threatens to extend the reach of traffickers. Criminals use enslaved sex workers to recruit new victims and keep themselves off the radar screen.
In an exclusive interview, President Vladimir Voronin says international mediators have produced a plan for resolving the 15-year-old conflict with the breakaway region of Transdniester. He also sounded off on troubled ties with Romania and Moldova's bid to build a future between East and West.
Romania’s President Traian Basescu faces an impeachment referendum on May 19 following his suspension by parliament on charges of power abuse.
April 19, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Romania's parliament has suspended President Traian Basescu on charges of unconstitutional conduct.
Over recent months, hundreds of thousands of Moldovans have applied for Romanian passports. But the EU hasn't seen any dramatic influx.
BUCHAREST, September 26, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- In an interview with RFE/RL today, Romanian President Traian Basescu welcomed the European Commission's recommendation that Romania be allowed to join the European Union in January 2007.
With Romania looking set to enter the EU on January 1, RFE/RL talks to Romanians to see if their overwhelming enthusiasm for membership remains.
After three nights of protests demanding the prime minister resign, could Budapest face the sort of upheaval seen in Ukraine and Georgia?
As police and demonstrators calling for his resignation clash, the prime minister's comments are just the latest in a colorful career.
Transdniester is to decide whether it should stay independent in order to unite with Russia in the future, or reunite with Moldova.
Displaced Lebanese civilians returning to their homes on August 15 (epa) PRAGUE, August 16, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- As thousands of residents are slowly, but steadily returning to southern Lebanon and the suburbs of south Beirut, the Lebanese government has started assessing the damage caused by the month-long war.
The World Cup is arguably the largest global sports event. At least 2 million fans are expected to travel to Germany for the tournament. However, activists fear a dramatic growth in the demand for sex workers, prompting criminals to smuggle thousands of women into Germany to force them into prostitution.
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