Anti-austerity revolt in Bucharest

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc called for dialogue on the 16 January 2012, and an end to violence after four days of protests against austerity cuts.

Dozens of people were hurt on the 15 January 2012, as demonstrators and riot police clashed for a second day running in the capital Bucharest.

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EUObserver, 16.1.12: Romanian anti-government protests turn violent http://euobserver.com/19/114887

BBC News, 16.1.12: Romania protests: PM Emil Boc calls for dialogue http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16570860

Deutsche Welle, 16.1.12: Romanian premier appeals for dialogue after clashes http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,15670050,00.html

România libera, 19.1.12: Who are the Indignados of Bucharest? (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/1416691-who-are-indignados-bucharest

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