Romania’s prime minister Victor Ponta quit in a surprise move that will lead to the formation of a new cabinet, after street protesters demanded cabinet resignations as the death toll from a weekend Bucharest nightclub fire climbed.

Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta has announced the resignation of his government following huge protests after a nightclub fire killed more than 30 people.

Romania’s prime minister has been charged with corruption and will stand trial.

Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has been charged in a wide-ranging corruption investigation.

Romania’s prime minister has said he considered resigning after being told he was a suspect in a corruption probe but decided to stay on to ensure political stability.