Romanian President Traian Basescu was met with boos Monday morning in Iasi, eastern Romania, where he is attending celebrations of the 152-year anniversary of the Unification of Romanian principalities.  Other officials in attendance are opposition leaders Victor Ponta and Crin Antonescu, Senate Chairman Mircea Geoana, Development and Tourism Minster Elena Udrea and Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi.

After a military parade, a religious service and the laying of wreaths before the statue of ruler Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Basescu will attend Unification Day celebrations in Focsani, eastern Romania.

Mediafax