International Press about protests in Romania

International press has covered protests that took place in Romania on 10 and 11 August and turned extremely violent. Thousands of Romanians living and working abroad have come to Bucharest’s Victoriei Square (premises of the Government) to express dissatisfaction about the way the PSD-ALDE coalition rules, about high corruption and incompetents in public offices.

“Hundreds of people injured in protests in Romania, where emigrants returned to fight corruption”, writes The Guardian, while The New York Times notes that “Violence erupts while dozens of people are protesting against corruption in Romania.

"Tear gas and water cannons to disperse a diaspora rally", transmits France Presse Agency, while Radio Free Europe headlines "Hundreds of people were injured during clashes between police and protesters".

Associated Press writes that the Romanian diaspora has organized a huge anti-government protest in Bucharest and mentions that the demonstration has been marked by violence.

“Romania protests: Thousands hold new rally after clashes”, broadcasts BBC and Reuters writes “Anti-government protest in Romania turns violent”.

“Romanians protest govt corruption for a 2nd straight day” – Washington Post.

“Romanian police tear gas anti-corruption protesters as expats return home to voice anger” – writes The Telegraph and Financial Times headlines “Romanian anti-government protest ends in violence”.

“Romania's expats return home for anti-government protest in Bucharest” – Euronews and “Hundreds injured in anti-government protest in Romania” – CBC.

“Thousands Join Romanian Diaspora Anti-Corruption Protest” – writes also BalkanInsight.

Source:RRA.Translated by Miruna Matei