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Simona Halep, Silvia Soler-Espinosa to open Romania vs Spain Fed Cup encounter, President Iohannis among the spectators

February 6, 2015

Following the draw this Friday, world No. 3 Simona Halep will play against Silvia Soler-Espinosa (WTA No. 67) on Saturday, from 13:00 hrs, on the grounds of the ‘Dunarea’ sports arena of Galati (eastern Romania), in the first match opposing Romania and Spain’s women’s tennis teams in the first round of the 2nd Fed Cup [...]

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IMF expects Romania to deviate significantly from fiscal consolidation plans

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Romania to host its first tournament organized by the International Padel Federation

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