Cooperation in the NATO Battle Group in Romania, led by France, was on the agenda of the discussions between the Secretary of State for Defense Policy, Planning and International Relations Simona Cojocaru, and the Director General for International Relations and Strategy within the French Ministry of Defense, Alice Rufo, at the Defense and Strategy Forum (PDSF), held on Wednesday and Thursday in Paris."The Secretary of State emphasized the importance of the Romanian Battle Group, which represents a central pillar of the deterrence and defense posture on the eastern flank, especially in the Black Sea region. In this sense, it was reiterated that our country remains determined to fulfill its duties as a host nation," informs a press release from the Ministry of National Defense, sent to AGERPRES on Thursday.It was also emphasized the importance of the exercises that will be carried out by the Battle Group in the next period and the importance of practicing this structure at the brigade level, according to allied decisions.According to the press release, in the intervention within the Forum, the Romanian official brought up the challenges and threats in South-Eastern Europe.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
