Person: Mircea Geoana

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<p>Mircea Geoana, Nato Deputy Secretary General, said: “Last year, Russia planned a naval exercise in Ireland’s exclusive economic zone, and following the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, the security of undersea cables connecting Ireland to North America, UK, and Europe has come into sharp focus.” Photo: AP/Michael Sohn</p>

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Nato open to helping Ireland protect undersea cables that cross Irish waters

It is estimated that about three-quarters of all cables in the northern hemisphere pass through or near Irish waters, most off the southwest coast and some off the northwest coast

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Witches cast spells on government in Romania over taxes

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Romanian witches curse government over tax demands

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Protester dives off chamber balcony over cuts

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Romanian flings himself from parliament balcony

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Romanian court orders re-examining of void votes

President wins re-election

ROMANIAN President Traian Basescu narrowly won re-election, final results showed, but the leftist opposition said it had proof of fraud and would contest the tally.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2009

Romanian opposition claims election was fixed

A Romanian opposition party today challenged the results of presidential elections, saying they were fraudulent.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2009

Bill makes it easier to impeach Romanian president

Romania’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill which makes it easier to impeach the country’s president if he is found to have violated the constitution.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2007

Ex-Romanian PM denies corruption allegations

Former Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase today denied any wrongdoing and claimed that widespread reports that he and his family profited from improper real estate deals were politically motivated.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006

Romania election too close to call

Romania’s Prime Minister Adrian Nastase and Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu both claimed victory in the presidential election after exit polls showed them in a dead heat.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2004

Bush to meet EU and Nato leaders

US President George Bush is expected to hold a summit with European Union leaders on February 22, one month after his inauguration for his second term, officials said today.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2004

Straw pressed for 'quick decision' on immigrants

Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana met British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw at a conference in Germany today and demanded an explanation of Britain’s decision to suspend immigration applications from Romania and Bulgaria.

Wed, 31 Mar, 2004