Romania

• 6-week-old baby dies after baptism at Romanian Orthodox Church

  The Orthodox Church in Romania is facing calls to reform its baptism ritual after the death.

  Trending

  Feb 5
• New Romania law stops coronavirus patients from leaving hospitals, closing loophole

  The European Union state has reported a spike in COVID-19 infections this month and record high daily levels since the pandemic started in the country in February.

  World

  Jul 21, 2020
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• More than 14,000 sheep dead after cargo boat capsizes near Romania

  Only 254 sheep survived, after a boat containing more than 14,000 capsized last Sunday.

  World

  Nov 30, 2019
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• Sask. Appeal Court increases sentence for child pornographer Philip Chicoine

  The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal increased Philip Chicoine’s child pornography sentence to 15 years in prison.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2019
• Romanian Canadians proudly cheer on Bianca Andreescu’s rise to stardom

  Last month, Andreescu took home the Rogers Cup in Toronto after Williams retired due to injury.

  Sports

  Sep 7, 2019
• Montreal-based boxer Lucian Bute announces retirement

  He retires with a 35-5 record, including 27 knockouts.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2019
• Romania sending helicopters to Mali after Canada’s departure

  Canada currently has six helicopters and 250 support troops based near the northern Mali city of Gao. They are due to leave on July 31.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2019
• Crown appealing Saskatchewan child pornography sentence

  The Crown is appealing the longest sentence ever handed down for child porn offences in Saskatchewan on Thursday.

  Crime

  Dec 6, 2018
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• Romanian referendum to ban gay marriage fails due to low voter turnout

  Data from the national election bureau showed voter turnout stood at 20.4 per cent when the polls closed at 1800 GMT, below the 30 per cent required for it to be valid.

  World

  Oct 7, 2018
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• Over 400 injured, including riot police, in anti-government protest in Romania

  Protesters carrying Romanian, European Union and other flags rallied Saturday outside government offices in Bucharest, the capital.

  Politics

  Aug 11, 2018