Ramadan Kareem Watch President Obama’s Ramadan message

American Youth Leader Hind Makki describes Ramadan celebrations in the U.S. August 24, 2009 On the eve of Ramadan, American Muslim youth leader Hind Makki presented Romanian Muslim youth at Constanta's with a vivid portrait of the diversity of Muslim life in American where Muslims of all national origins gather to celebrate Ramadan with a myriad of traditions. New Group Of Peace Corps Volunteers Arrives In Romania August 14, 2009 On Friday, August 14th, a group of 37 new Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) was sworn into service by Embassy of the United States of America Charge’ d’Affaires, Jeri Guthrie-Corn, for two-year assignments throughout the country. » More info: Remarks Delivered By The Chargé d’Affaires, A.I. Jeri Guthrie-Corn

Admiral Gheorghe Marin decorated with the U.S. Legion of Merit
August 12, 2009 Thursday, August 6, Admiral Gheorghe Marin, Ph.D., the Chief of Romanian General Staff, met with Admiral Michael Mullen, the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff as part of his visit to the U.S. (English) and (Românã)

U.S. Ambassador to Romania Sworn In (Video Available)
August 4, 2009 Mark Gitenstein was sworn as U.S. Ambassador to Romania by U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden, in a ceremony held in the Indian Treaty Room at the Eisenhower Executive Building.
» Video of the Swearing-In Ceremony

President Obama’s Foreign Policy Initiatives
July 28, 2009 Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Jeri Guthrie-Corn at The United Nations Refugee Agency Seminar

Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Jeri Guthrie-Corn on the Occasion of the 4th of July Independence Day Celebration
July 2, 2009 Mr. Prime Minister, Distinguished guests, Excellencies, Romanian friends especially, Welcome and thank you for coming! (English) and (Românã)

NNSA Announces Removal of Last Highly Enriched Uranium from Romania; First Air Shipment of Russian-Origin Spent Fuel
June 30, 2009 The National Nuclear Security Administration today announced the final shipments of Russian-origin highly enriched uranium (HEU) nuclear fuel from Romania. (English) and (Românã)

The Ranchhands
June 28, 2009 American country music band The Ranchhands played to an eager audience in Giurgiu, Romania on June 28th, sharing their blend of classic country music and modern production techniques. The band had significant local appeal, drawing a large audience to Piata Tricolorului that included a wide range of ages and backgrounds. (English)

Trafficking in Persons Report 2009
June 16, 2009 Secretary Clinton announced the release of the ninth annual Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report. The 175-country report is the most comprehensive worldwide report on the efforts of governments to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons, a modern-day form of slavery. (English)

Other Headlines

• (August 7, 2009) U.S. and Romanian military personnel complete water purification training
• (August 7, 2009) Tennessee National guard units begin training with Romanian and Bulgarian Soldiers
• (July 25, 2009) About 60 Students And 10 Teachers From Romania Attend Journalism Summer Camp Organized By The U.S. Peace Corps
• (June 11, 2009) Romanian-U.S. team completes local kindergarten project
• (June 3, 2009) Primiti SMS-uri cu discursul din Cairo al Presedintelui SUA, discurs adresat comunitatilor musulmane din intreaga lume

News from Washington

• Obama Praises Courage and Dignity of Afghan Voters
President Obama says the vote was "an important step forward", August 21, 2009
• Clinton’s Message on Gender-Based Violence Resonates Worldwide
Efforts to fight violence against women part of many U.S. aid programs, August 21, 2009
• Democracy Video Challenge Winners Discuss Their Films
CO.NX series: Rodin Hamidi of the United Arab Emirates will chat August 28
• Muslim Americans Find Their Voice Through Advocacy, Engagement
Muslim organizations bringing message of inclusiveness, involvement

For U.S. Citizens

Health Declaration Form for Individuals Traveling to Romania
The Romanian Ministry of Health recently instituted a policy of requiring individuals traveling from countries affected by the H1N1 virus to complete a Health Declaration Form upon arrival into Romania.
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