But at the April 2008 NATO summit in Bucharest,Romania, member countries declined requests by both countries to begin the process of accession known as a "Membership Action Plan."

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

His one-day visit to Bucharest was part of a trip through Eastern Europe intended to reassure Romania, Poland and the Czech Republic that America's commitment to the region remains strong.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

Vice President Biden spoke to political leaders and students at Bucharest's Central University Library, after receiving assurances from Romanian President Traian Basescu that Romania supports plans by the Obama administration to revise missile defense plans for Europe amid new concerns over the continent's security.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

"I'm optimistic, " said Costin Iorgulescu, as we sat in a cafe in the capital Bucharest.

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The Yorkshire club have only won one match all season, in Bucharest in the Challenge up.

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He leaves the Scotland A squad in Bucharest preparing to launch their defence of the IRB Nations Cup.

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