2013 was the darkest year of the last decade in terms of the freedom of the press.
Bucharests plan to reduce social security contributions was not accepted by the international lenders.
Approaching the end of h is term as head of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso has paid a visit to Chisinau, to support Moldova's European aspirations
15 political parties and 8 independent candidates are competing for the 32 places Romania is entitled to in the European Parliament.
