Nicolae

The Romanian academic community grieves over the death of Timisoara and Caransebes Archbishop and Banat (western Romania) Metropolitan Nicolae Corneanu, 'a bright mark of spiritual life.'

Romanian businessman George Copos has been handed down a final four-year prison sentence in Lottery I case, following a decision made by Bucharest Court on Monday.

The court dismissed an appeal lodged by Copos and maintained a ruling passed by Bucharest District 2 Low Court in Jan. 2013 by which it had sentenced the businessman for tax evasion.

Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta on Monday evening began an official visit to Israel.