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  • President Obama announced plans to launch talks for a free-trade agreement with the European Union. The President also pledged that the U.S. will remain “a beacon to all who seek freedom” during his State of the Union address

    State of the Union

    President Obama announced plans to launch talks for a free-trade agreement with the European Union. The President also pledged that the U.S. will remain “a beacon to all who seek freedom” during his State of the Union address.

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  • Secretary Kerry (Feb. 6): "I am proud to take on this job because I want to work for peace and because the values and the ideals of our nation are really what represents the best of the possibilities of life here on earth." (Photo: State.gov)

    Ceremonial Swearing-in for Secretary Kerry

    Secretary Kerry (Feb. 6): "I am proud to take on this job because I want to work for peace and because the values and the ideals of our nation are really what represents the best of the possibilities of life here on earth." (Photo: State.gov)

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  • High school students from major cities in Romania wait for a discussion with Kayla Mason, Lead Community Organizer at NGO "Youth Voice" on Black History Month (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office)

    Black History Month

    High school students from major cities in Romania wait for a discussion with Kayla Mason, Lead Community Organizer at NGO "Youth Voice" on Black History Month (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office)

  • Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the official swearing-in ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House on Inauguration Day, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

    Presidential Inauguration

    Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the official swearing-in ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House on Inauguration Day, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Also from the Embassy

  • U.S. Government Awards Task Order to Romanian Company

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District has awarded an eight-month USD 3.3 million task order to SC Glacial Prod SRL 

  • Anticorruption Guidelines

    Deputy Chief of Mission Duane C. Butcher delivers remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania launch of "Anticorruption Guidelines" 

  • The Star of Romania

    Romanian President Traian Basescu, decorates Ambassador Mark Gitenstein with the National Order "The Star of Romania" in rank of Grand Cross. 

  • Liderjust

    Ambassador Gitenstein delivers remarks about the rule of law, the role of lawyers and the future of Romania. 

  • Ghimpati Hospital

    Ambassador Gitenstein will participate in a ceremony dedicating USD 410, 000 for the renovation of the Ghimpati Emergency Hospital in Giurgiu County. 

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  • Concerns over Political Developments in Romania

    Victoria Nuland: We are concerned about recent developments occurring in Romania, our NATO Ally and partner, which threaten democratic checks and balances and weaken independent institutions, such as the courts.   »