President Klaus Iohannis declared on Wednesday, before the extraordinary meeting of the European Council, that coordinated efforts at the European level "in terms of military support" for Ukraine must be intensified and expedited."Regarding external issues, we will obviously address Ukraine. Russia's air attacks on civilian targets, as well as in the energy sector, show us once again that we must intensify and expedite coordinated efforts at the European level in terms of military support. We also have the broader situation in the Middle East in mind. I will reiterate the condemnation of Iran's recent attack on Israel and I will reaffirm our commitment to its security and sovereignty," Iohannis told a press conference.The president mentioned that issues related to the stimulation of competitiveness at the European level will be addressed during the meeting.Klaus Iohannis is participating, on Wednesday and Thursday, in the extraordinary meeting of the European Council, held in Brussels.
The American Independent Film Festival (AIFF) returns for its 8th edition in Romania next month, showcasing films from June 7 to 13 in Bucharest and, for the first time this year, in the magical setting of Bran Castle on June 7 and 8. For the first time in the festival's history and that of the famous Bran […]
Romanian president Klaus Iohannis recently approved a law stipulating that persons with disabilities will have unrestricted access to public transportation, shops, and other spaces with guide dogs. The law, initiated by deputy Oana Țoiu and senator Silvia Dinică, was adopted by Parliament in mid-April. "From now on, people with disabilities can be accompanied by guide […]
Voxa, the leader among audiobook and e-book streaming applications in Romania, has embarked on an international journey by extending its operations in Italy. Starting on May 15, the service will be available to Italian listeners with a library of over 100,000 titles in Italian and English. By the end of the year, Voxa plans to […]
Premier Restaurants Romania, the operator of local McDonald's restaurants, said it plans to open seven new locations in 2024. At the same time, it will continue the modernization and digitization projects of existing restaurants. In 2023, Premier Restaurants opened six restaurants in Bucharest, Botoșani, Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Craiova, Pitesti, and Dumbrăvița and continued remodeling and digitization […]
Last year, internet users in Romania registered an average download speed of 587 Mbps for fixed cable internet, an increase of approximately 10% compared to 2022, and an average upload speed of 548 Mbps, an increase of 20%, according to statistics compiled by ANCOM based on tests conducted on the Netograf platform. There was also […]
Bucharest hosts the 12th edition of the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy this week, from May 15 to 18. The event features dozens of electoral debates and sessions on multiple topics related to the level of trust in democracy, attracting participants from around the world. The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy is a […]
