Two acrobats caring the Hungarian (L) and Romanian (R) flags as seen in Bucharest on February 19, 2017.

TIMISOARA, Romania, April 20 Ð Thirty Eritrean refugees have arrived at an emergency transit centre in western Romania after fleeing Libya and spending weeks in a crowded camp in Tunisia as UNHCR and its partners sought a solution for them.

Ultranationalist politician Corneliu Vadim Tudor, left, attends the ceremonies marking the National Day of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2012.

The Transfagarasan or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu looking at the locomotive replica meant as a gift for the Royal family, as seen on her way to meet with Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, on December 1, 2013.

Romanian president Traian Basescu opens the ceremonies marking the National Day of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2012.

Romanian tanks ready to march as part of a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, seen in the background, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Nicoleta Gavrila, 'Focus' news director at Prima TV as seen in her office on November 12, 2012.

Romanian actor Silviu Biris rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

Princess Elena (L), Prince Radu of Romania, Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (R) posing for the camera, as seen in Peles Castel in Sinaia on December 1, 2013.

Dutch football fans react while watching the match between Australia and Netherlands at a bar in Bucharest, Friday 18, 2014. The match was won by Netherlands 3 to 2.

Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, wave at the royalists gathered to greet them, as seen in Ploiesti on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (L), Prince Nicolai Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania (R) as seen in Ploiesti Vest railway station on December 1, 2013, in front of the Royal Train they all traveled by from Sinaia to Buchaest.

Romanian soldiers march during a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, seen in the background, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

The Transfagarasan or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti.

Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael, remembering the day her family was forced to leave Romania by the very same train she was riding today, after her father Michael of Romania abdicated in favor of the government controlled by the Communist Party of Romania, as seen in the Royal Train on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu ridding the locomotive from Campina to Comarnic on her way to meet with Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2013.

Romanians of Roma origins visit a cemetery during a Palm Sunday memorial for the departed in Tunari, North of Bucharest, early Sunday , April 8, 2012. Orthodox believers in the village gather at midnight, light fires at the graves and share food in memory of their dead relatives.

The Transfagarasan or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti.

Inmates from Jilava prison help dispose the snow on Romanian National Arena in preparations for the football match between Steaua Bucharest and Twente, as seen in Bucharest on February 7, 2012.

Romanian actors Stefan Radof and Silviu Biris rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA Ð SEPTEMBER 17: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 17, 2014, after refusing the temporary shelters involving women and children living separate from men, offered by the authorities. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOsÕ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 17, 2014, after refusing the temporary shelters involving women and children living separate from men, offered by the authorities. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOs’ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc visiting the strained drives caught in the heavy snow falls, as seen in Magurele, near Bucharest, on January 26, 2012.

Romanian police forces march during ceremonies marking Romania's national day, in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.

Dutch football fans react while watching the match between Spain and Netherlands at a bar in Bucharest, Friday 13, 2014. The match was won by Netherlands by 5 to 1.

Ramona Manescu, ministrul transporturilor alaturi de premierul Victor Ponta cu ocazia vizitei la santierul de constructie a tronsonului de metrou Drumul Taberei - Universitate, în Bucuresti, miercuri, 25 septembrie 2013.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 19, 2014, after refusing the temporary shelters involving women and children living separate from men, offered by the authorities. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOs’ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

Protesters give first aid to a woman that collapsed and lost consciousness during a rally against austerity measures as seen in Piata Universitatii in Bucharest on August 22, 2012.

Inmates from Jilava prison help dispose the snow on Romanian National Arena in preparations for the football match between Steaua Bucharest and Twente, as seen in Bucharest on February 7, 2012.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (R) exchanging gifts with Princess Margaret of Romania (L), daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania (not seen in the image) as seen in Peles Castel in Sinaia on December 1, 2013.

Romanian soldiers march during a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, seen in the background, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Protestors take part in a demonstration in Bucharest on February 11, 2012 to protest against the Romanian government's plan to ratify the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).

European Affairs Minister Bernard Cazeneuve and French Interior Minister Manual Valls, left, back interviewed by press after signing bilateral agreements regarding the Roma in Bucharest, Romania Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Valls is on a two-day official visit to Romania to discuss with Romanian authorities the issue of Roma immigration to France.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu disembarking the locomotive, on her way to meet with Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (L), PPrincess Margaret of Romania (M), daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania (R) as seen in Gara de Nord on December 1, 2013, soon after their journey by Royal Train from Sinaia to Bucharest came to an end.

Romanian alpinist David Neacsu, white sweater, seen throughout the window on November 14, 2012 during a press conference organised by Kruk International.

TIMISOARA, Romania, April 20 Ð Thirty Eritrean refugees have arrived at an emergency transit centre in western Romania after fleeing Libya and spending weeks in a crowded camp in Tunisia as UNHCR and its partners sought a solution for them.

Actress Andreea Sofron and her daughter seen during the rehearsals for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 15, 2011.

Theodor Paleologu takes part in the protests accusing Romania's prime minister Victor Ponta of copying large swathes of his doctoral thesis without proper attribution, as seen in Bucharest on July 3, 2012.

Romanian president Traian Basescu surrounded by Secret Service Agents leaving the ceremonies marking the National Day of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2012.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (R) talking to a consultant as seen inside her office on September 17, 2013.

Protestors, some wearing Guy Fawkes masks, take part in a demonstration in Bucharest on February 11, 2012 to protest against the Romanian government's plan to ratify the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (R) talking to Princess Margaret of Romania (L), daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania (not seen in the image) as seen in Peles Castel in Sinaia on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu arriving at Sinaia, as seen on her way to meet with Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (L), Princess Elena, Prince Nicolai, Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania (R) as seen in Gara de Nord on December 1, 2013, soon after their journey by Royal Train from Sinaia to Bucharest came to an end.

French Interior Minister Manual Valls, right, and European Affairs Minister Bernard Cazeneuve sign bilateral agreements regarding the Roma in Bucharest, Romania Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Valls is on a two-day official visit to Romania to discuss with Romanian authorities the issue of Roma immigration to France.

Romanian actors Florentina Tilea and Silviu Biris rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 19, 2014, after refusing the temporary shelters involving women and children living separate from men, offered by the authorities. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOs’ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

Romanians of Roma origins visit a cemetery during a Palm Sunday memorial for the departed in Tunari, North of Bucharest, late Saturday , April 7, 2012. Orthodox believers in the village gather at midnight, light fires at the graves and share food in memory of their dead relatives.

Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta attends the annual auto fair, as seen in Bucharest on October 19, 2012.

Romanian military airplanes seen flying over the Triumph Arch during ceremonies marking Romania's national day, in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.

Ultranationalist politician Corneliu Vadim Tudor, left, attends the ceremonies marking the National Day of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2012.

People take part in the protests accusing Romania's prime minister Victor Ponta of copying large swathes of his doctoral thesis without proper attribution, as seen in Bucharest on July 3, 2012.

Romanian actors Andreea Sfron, Rodica Ionescu, Stefan Radof, Florentina Tilea, Silviu Biris and Andreea Maria Popescu posing for the camera after rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

French Interior Minister Manual Valls, right, and European Affairs Minister Bernard Cazeneuve meet with the romanian counterparts for the signing of a bilateral agreements regarding the Roma in Bucharest, Romania Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Valls is on a two-day official visit to Romania to discuss with Romanian authorities the issue of Roma immigration to France.

The Transfagarasan or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (not seen) ridding the locomotive from Campina to Comarnic on her way to meet with Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu leaving Peles Palace after being received by Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania as seen in Sinaia on December 1, 201

The Transfagarasan or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti.

Romanian actor Stefan Radof rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, greeted by royalists before embarking on the Royal Train as seen in Sinaia on December 1, 2013.

Inmates (not seen) from Jilava prison help dispose the snow on Romanian National Arena in preparations for the football match between Steaua Bucharest and Twente, as seen in Bucharest on February 7, 2012.

Former Romanian tennis player Ilie Nastase as seen during a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, seen in the background, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Romanian actors Andreea Sfron, Stefan Radof, Rodica Ionescu and Silviu Biris rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

Romanian soldiers march during a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, seen in the background, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Ramona Manescu, ministrul transporturilor alaturi de premierul Victor Ponta cu ocazia vizitei la santierul de constructie a tronsonului de metrou Drumul Taberei - Universitate, în Bucuresti, miercuri, 25 septembrie 2013.

His Excellency Matthijs van Bonzel, the Dutch Ambassador in Romania (middle) and other Dutch football fans react while watching the match between Spain and Netherlands at a bar in Bucharest, Friday 13, 2014. The match was won by Netherlands by 5 to 1.

Romanian soldiers march during ceremonies marking Romania's National Day, in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.

People take part in the protests accusing Romania's prime minister Victor Ponta of copying large swathes of his doctoral thesis without proper attribution.

Romanian of Roma origins performs on stage during Roma International Day celebrations, as seen in Tunari on April 9, 2012.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 17, 2014, after refusing the temporary shelters involving women and children living separate from men, offered by the authorities. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOs’ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (R) talking to a consultant as seen inside her office on September 17, 2013.

TRANSFAGARASAN, ROMANIA - SEP 23: The Transfagarasan or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania, September 23, 2012. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti. ©Mugur Varzariu

Romanians visit a cemetery during a Palm Sunday memorial for the departed in Tunari, North of Bucharest, early Sunday , April 8, 2012. Orthodox believers in the village gather at midnight, light fires at the graves and share food in memory of their dead relatives.

Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael (L), her husband Prince Radu of Romania, Princess Elena and Prince Nicolai, receiving the honors at their arrival in Gara de Nord, the final destination of their journey by the Royal Train from Sinaia to Bucharest, as seen on December 1, 2013.

His Excellency Matthijs van Bonzel, the Dutch Ambassador in Romania (middle) and other Dutch football fans react while watching the match between Spain and Netherlands at a bar in Bucharest, Friday 13, 2014. The match was won by Netherlands by 5 to 1.

Ramona Manescu, ministrul transporturilor alaturi de premierul Victor Ponta cu ocazia vizitei la santierul de constructie a tronsonului de metrou Drumul Taberei - Universitate, în Bucuresti, miercuri, 25 septembrie 2013.

Romanian actors Florentina Tilea and Stefan Radof rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

Romanian president Traian Basescu as seen during a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, seen in the background, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (R) talking to a consultant as seen inside her office on September 17, 2013.

Prince Radu of Romania, wave at the royalists gathered to greet them, as seen on the Royal Train in Ploiesti on December 1, 2013.

Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, acclaimed by royalists after embarking on the Royal Train as seen in Sinaia on December 1, 2013.

Romanian soldiers march during a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, seen in the background, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Romanian actors Silviu Biris and Andreea Sfron rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

The Transfagarasan or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu addressing the royalists present at the railway station in Sinaia after being received by Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu ridding the locomotive from Campina to Comarnic on her way to meet with Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2013.

The Transfagarasan or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti.

French Interior Minister Manual Valls, right, and European Affairs Minister Bernard Cazeneuve meet with the romanian counterparts for the signing of a bilateral agreements regarding the Roma in Bucharest, Romania Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Valls is on a two-day official visit to Romania to discuss with Romanian authorities the issue of Roma immigration to France.

Romanian actors Andreea Sfron and Stefan Radof rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

European Affairs Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, left, followed by French Interior Minister Manual Valls, and Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta seen before signing bilateral agreements regarding the Roma in Bucharest, Romania Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Valls is on a two-day official visit to Romania to discuss with Romanian authorities the issue of Roma immigration to France.

Salubrity emplyees cleaning the street prior to a a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, seen in the background, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Romanian anti-terrorist troops march during ceremonies marking Romania's National Day, in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 19, 2014, after refusing the temporary shelters involving women and children living separate from men, offered by the authorities. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOs’ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

Ramona Manescu, ministrul transporturilor alaturi de premierul Victor Ponta cu ocazia vizitei la santierul de constructie a tronsonului de metrou Drumul Taberei - Universitate, în Bucuresti, miercuri, 25 septembrie 2013.

Romanians of Roma origins seen in Calvini during the visit of Machiel Salomons, head of UNHCR Romania, April 19, 2011.

Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael, her husband Prince Radu of Romania, Princess Elena, Prince Nicolai and Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu, receiving the honors at their arrival in Gara de Nord, the final destination of their journey by the Royal Train from Sinaia to Bucharest, as seen on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu greeted by members of the Royal family, as seen inside Peles Castel in Sinaia on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu ridding the locomotive from Campina to Comarnic on her way to meet with Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2013.

Protestors, some wearing Guy Fawkes masks, take part in a demonstration in Bucharest on February 11, 2012 to protest against the Romanian government's plan to ratify the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).

Romanian actor Silviu Biris rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan (image right), as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (R) talking to Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania (not seen in the image) as seen in Peles Castel in Sinaia on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu talking about the locomotive replica meant as a gift for the Royal family, as seen on her way to meet with Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, on December 1, 2013.

Inmates (not seen) from Jilava prison help dispose the snow on Romanian National Arena in preparations for the football match between Steaua Bucharest and Twente, as seen in Bucharest on February 7, 2012.

Protesters during a rally against austerity measures as seen in Piata Universitatii in Bucharest on August 22, 2012.

TIMISOARA, Romania, April 20 Ð Thirty Eritrean refugees have arrived at an emergency transit centre in western Romania after fleeing Libya and spending weeks in a crowded camp in Tunisia as UNHCR and its partners sought a solution for them.

Romanian actor and director Radu Beligan during the rehearsals for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', as seen in Bucharest on January 15, 2011.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 17, 2014, after refusing the temporary shelters involving women and children living separate from men, offered by the authorities. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOs’ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 19, 2014, after refusing the temporary shelters involving women and children living separate from men, offered by the authorities. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOs’ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

Romanians of Roma origins visit a cemetery during a Palm Sunday memorial for the departed in Tunari, North of Bucharest, early Sunday , April 8, 2012. Orthodox believers in the village gather at midnight, light fires at the graves and share food in memory of their dead relatives.

Romanian president Traian Basescu leaving the ceremonies marking the National Day of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2012.

Theodor Paleologu takes part in the protests accusing Romania's prime minister Victor Ponta of copying large swathes of his doctoral thesis without proper attribution, as seen in Bucharest on July 3, 2012.

Romanian actorsAndreea Sfron, andreea Maria Popescu, Stefan Radof and Florentina Tilea posing for the camera after rehearsing for the opening of the comedy play 'Nobody is Perfect', directed by Radu Beligan, as seen in Bucharest on January 14, 2011.

TIMISOARA, Romania, April 20 Ð Thirty Eritrean refugees have arrived at an emergency transit centre in western Romania after fleeing Libya and spending weeks in a crowded camp in Tunisia as UNHCR and its partners sought a solution for them.

The Transfagarasan or DN7C is the second-highest paved road in Romania. Built as a strategic military route, the 90 km of twists and turns run north to south across the tallest sections of the Southern Carpathians, between the highest peak in the country, Moldoveanu, and the second highest, Negoiu. The road connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu (R) ridding the locomotive from Campina to Comarnic on her way to meet with Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, as seen on December 1, 2013.

Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu exiting Peles Palace after being received by Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania (not seen in the image) as seen in Sinaia on December 1, 201

Female Romanian military personnel share a laugh before a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

French Interior Minister Manual Valls, right, interviewed by press after signing bilateral agreements regarding the Roma in Bucharest, Romania Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Valls is on a two-day official visit to Romania to discuss with Romanian authorities the issue of Roma immigration to France.

Protestors, some wearing Guy Fawkes masks, take part in a demonstration in Bucharest on February 11, 2012 to protest against the Romanian government's plan to ratify the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).

Romanian soldiers march during a military parade to mark Romania's national day in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. Romanians braved the cold weather to watch the traditional armed forces parade, held outside the Palace of Parliament formerly the House of the People, seen in the background, built during the rule of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Royalists gathered at the railways station in Sinaia awaiting for the Royal family to arrive and embark on the Royal Train, as seen on December 1, 2013.

Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael and her husband Prince Radu of Romania, wave at the royalists gathered to greet them, as seen in Ploiesti on December 1, 2013.

TIMISOARA, Romania, April 20 Ð Thirty Eritrean refugees have arrived at an emergency transit centre in western Romania after fleeing Libya and spending weeks in a crowded camp in Tunisia as UNHCR and its partners sought a solution for them.

Ramona Manescu, ministrul transporturilor alaturi de premierul Victor Ponta cu ocazia vizitei la santierul de constructie a tronsonului de metrou Drumul Taberei - Universitate, în Bucuresti, miercuri, 25 septembrie 2013.

Dutch football fans react while watching the match between Spain and Netherlands at a bar in Bucharest, Friday 13, 2014. The match was won by Netherlands by 5 to 1.

Princess Elena, Princess Margaret of Romania, daughter of the King of Romania Michael, her husband Prince Radu of Romania and Minister of Transport Ramona Manescu, as seen inside the Royal Salon at Gara de Nord, on December 1, 2013. The Royal Salon was reopened for the first time since the former King of Romania Machiel I was forced to abdicate in 1947.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – SEPTEMBER 16: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 16, 2014. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOs’ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Around 25 Romanian families of Roma origins were forcibly evicted from a formerly nationalized building whose property rights have been restored to their rightful owners, and thrown on the streets of the Romanian capital, Bucharest on September 17, 2014, after refusing the temporary shelters involving women and children living separate from men, offered by the authorities. The activity of providing housing focuses mainly on providing social housing for evicted tenants in previous years. According to the list of criteria developed by local authorities (as responsibility for providing social housing rests with local authorities), it is clear that the Roma as a group are excluded from eligibility to social housing, and are not the main beneficiaries of social housing provisions as a result. Prior to the drafting of the current Romanian NRIS (2008), the Romanian government had started discussing and developing (mostly as the result of NGOs’ advocacy efforts) a new draft law on housing, which included a special section on eligibility criteria for accessing social housing. However, nothing has come of this draft piece of law, and Roma living in poverty remain excluded from this form of social protection.

Fireman washes the hose used in puting out a fire on Carpati Street in Bucharest as seen on March 25, 2012.

Firemen act to put out a fire on Carpati Street in Bucharest as seen on March 25, 2012.