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EDITORIAL

Lesson on how to take Romania in – Cristian Unteanu – Ziua – read here -
“Once upon a time there was a Mr. Haralambescu who lived in the outskirts of a remote burgh. Once an old man, the pickpocket who had spent a considerable time in prison both before and after the war was now a teacher teaching some young lads aspiring to a good, but workless life how to steal. In his lessons he would use a mannequin taken from a tailor's workhouse and dressed in a costume with bells round the pockets”.

POLITICS

Ex allies rise against President Basescu – Cristian Andrei – Ziua – read here -
“Claudiu Saftoiu, formerly an adviser of the President of Romanian Traian Basescu, together with Dan Voiculescu, a leader of the PC (Conservative Party), expressed rough accusations against the President yesterday, mainly claiming the latter did not pursue the reform of institutions, but just to score some points for his credibility“.

Social-Democrats react to Taubman-Olteanu duel – Adrian Ilie – Ziua – read here -
“The leaders of the PSD (Social-Democrat Party) don't share opinion on the US ambassador's recent criticism of the modifications on the Criminal Procedure Code”.

LATEST

Exodus from Italy – George Damian – Ziua – read here -
“Since early this week thousands of Romanians have been crossing the border between Italy and Austria by overloaded cars, like in some exodus emerging because of Italian authorities' toughening measures to counter criminality”.

5 Romanians devastate bar in Italy – A.G. – Ziua – read here -
“An Italian television station broadcast two days ago some images showing 5 young Romanians devastating a bar in Paderno Dugnano, the province of Milan. The Italian journalists working for Italia Uno described them as "Wild West scenes" ”.