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Victor Ponta
How Could a Fire in a Nightclub Bring Down the Romanian Government?
As details emerged of what happened on Oct. 30, a collective sense of empathy gave way to popular rage against the system that allowed this to happen.
Romanian Government Resigns Following Protests
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta announced the resignation of his government Wednesday following huge protests in the wake of a nightclub fire that killed more than 30 people
Romania Prime Minister Indicted in Corruption Investigation
Romanian prosecutors indicted Prime Minister Victor Ponta on Monday as part of a wide-ranging corruption investigation and seized his assets
President Urges PM to Resign Over Corruption Allegations
Romania’s president on Friday urged Prime Minister Victor Ponta to resign over corruption allegations including tax evasion and money laundering
Romania’s Prime Minister Concedes Defeat in Runoff
Romania’s prime minister conceded defeat Sunday night in an extremely close presidential runoff against an ethnic German Transylvanian mayor.
