MEDIAFAX 35. 2004 - România intră în NATO, iar Traian Băsescu ajunge la Palatul Cotroceni. România, șocată de tragedia de la Mihăilești

The year 2004 was pivotal for Romania, marking its NATO membership and the election of Traian Băsescu as president. The country faced significant tragedies, including the Mihăilești explosion and the death of musician Teo Peter. MEDIAFAX reported extensively on these events, providing breaking news and exclusive information. Romania's NATO accession on March 29, 2004, was celebrated publicly, symbolizing a strategic shift towards the West. The presidential elections later that year saw Băsescu defeat Adrian Năstase in a closely contested race, despite initial polling favoring Năstase. These events shaped Romania's post-communist trajectory and its integration into Euro-Atlantic structures.