Romanian president Klaus Iohannis recently approved a law initiated by Social Democrat (PSD) deputy Alfred Simonis prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.
The law aims to reduce the exposure of children and young people to tobacco products and discourage smoking among young people.
It also bans such products from being sold through vending machines. Minors will also not be able to refill bottles for cigarettes and electronic devices for heating tobacco.
Additionally,...
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate reportedly transferred roughly USD 2.6 million into accounts opened in Romania and the United Kingdom over the last seven years, according to a recently published investigation. Several financial documents reveal that, since 2017, more than 180 bank transfers have been made, with the final destination being an account in the […]
The IOR-Titan Civic Initiative Group Association (Asociația Grupul de Inițiativă Civică IOR-Titan) announced that it sued the Bucharest City Hall, intending to cancel the retrocession of 12 hectares of land in IOR Park, one of the capital’s largest green areas, which the association says was done illegally. Thus, they request the court to declare “the absolute […]
The National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) announced on May 8 that it sent Teodosie Petrescu, the Archbishop of Tomis, to trial for influence buying. In the same case, an advisor within the Archdiocese of Tomis is investigated for complicity in buying influence. Archbishop Teodosie is one of the most influential representatives of the Romanian Orthodox Church. […]
Romanian president Klaus Iohannis marked May 9, Europe Day, by saying that this year's European Parliament elections represent a critical test for European democracy. He also encouraged citizens to participate in the vote. The president argued that Europeans desire to live in free societies with a functional rule of law, where rights and freedoms are […]
Film screenings, exhibitions and concerts are part of the weekend offer in Bucharest, which also hosts this weekend its Half Marathon. Nearby, in Snagov, foodies can enjoy a barbecue festival. In Bucharest: European Film Festival May 9 –...
Romania's president Klaus Iohannis is one of the four leaders honoured by the Atlantic Council with the Distinguished Leadership Award 2024. He accepted the award during a ceremony held in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, May 8. Iohannis received the Distinguished International Leadership Award because he "has adeptly led Romania through a period of insecurity in […]
