It turns out that Bucharest is also infested with something in the neighborhood of 100, 000 semi-starving, feral dogs.

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But a BBC correspondent in Bucharest says it is far from certain that the prime minister can see through his pledges at the head of a coalition which fell out last month over similar policies by his predecessor, Victor Ciorbea.

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The Spanish side then won the penalty shootout to advance to the final, where it was beaten by Steaua Bucharest.

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It ensured that Motherwell will face Steaua Bucharest in the next round in a week's time after the Romanians beat Hungarians Ujpest after two 2-1 wins.

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It is being helped by the World Bank, whose delegation is due in Bucharest on Wednesday, and the IMF, which is sending its representatives later this month.

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