Bute Gala

Elena Udrea has confirmed in a Facebook post on Monday evening that she had come back to Romania from Costa Rica and that she had willingly given up the refugee status, arguing she can defend herself better in Romania. The former minister…

A 5-judge panel with the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ – Supreme Court) has decided on Monday to notify the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in regard to the Constitutional Court’s interpretation and implementation…

The Bihor County Court has notified the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for clarifications regarding the requirements of the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) and on the effects of the Constitutional Court…

The court case in the Hidroelectrica file, in which former Tourism Minister Elena Udrea and journalist Dan Andronic (photo 2) are indicted by the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) prosecutors for influence peddling and money…

Elena Udrea has given birth, in Costa Rica, on Thursday, shortly before the term. Elena Udrea's first child will be named Eva Maria, as she announced a few weeks ago. Elena Udrea gave birth naturally, around 14:00h, Romania's time,…

Former Tourism Minister, Elena Udrea, claims she assumed responsibility when leaving Romania to reach Costa Rica, where she requested the refugee status, blaming the abuses in the home country. “I did not flee. I requested this status of…

Former Tourism Minister, Elena Udrea, now in Costa Rica, reacted on Saturday, on Facebook, after an article about her and ‘Romanian fugitives’ was published by the local media. Udrea says nothing is accidental and wonders what’s next: a…

Elena Udrea and Alina Bica might have travelled to Costa Rica in vain, as the latest information has revealed they could be extradited to Romania if convicted for corruption deeds. Several politicians from Romania have fled the country…

Former Tourism Minister Elena Udrea has been sentenced on Tuesday to six years in jail for bribe taking and abuse of office by the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ – Supreme Court). The sentence in ‘Bute Gala’ file is not final.…

Elena Udrea is to be tried further under judicial control in the ‘Bute Gala’ file, the High Court for Cassation and Justice (ICCJ – Supreme Court) ruled on Tuesday, rejecting her appeal for lifting the preventive decision. The ruling is…