The regional security situation, amid the Russian Federation's war of aggression in Ukraine, the measures taken by Romania to ensure the security of traffic in the Black Sea, Georgia's European path and the stage of bilateral cooperation in the field of defence were the main topics addressed on Wednesday by the Romanian Defence minister, Angel Tilvar, and his Georgian counterpart, Irakli Chikovani, a press release from the ministry informs.The Romanian minister of Defence assured his counterpart of Romania's support for Georgia's European aspirations, the continuation of reforms being necessary to ensure the obtaining of EU membership."The European Union has at its disposal a broad set of tools that can be used to help Georgia. I highlighted the advantages of belonging to the Euro-Atlantic community and added that it is very important that the progress made so far be strengthened and continued," minister Tilvar said.In his turn, the Georgian minister stressed the importance of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM Georgia).Referring to the context of the North Atlantic Alliance, Minister Tilvar reiterated his constant support for intensifying political dialogue and practical cooperation with Georgia, "NATO offering a wide variety of training possibilities, which can be the necessary support for continuing reforms and achieving interoperability," the source says.The two officials stressed the importance of maintaining the political-military dialogue and continuing joint efforts dedicated to strengthening cooperation in the field of defence.
The fund Cultura Face Bine, a national funding mechanism for cultural projects backed by private-sector financing, will begin supporting local cultural organizations in 2026. The fund aims to support grassroots cultural initiatives with a proven impact in their communities and which need resources to continue, develop, or transform their activities. The funding mechanism has been […]
The European Commission (EC) announced on Thursday, December 11, that it is referring Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to meet obligations under Ambient Air Quality Directives. According to the Commission, Romania has not ensured that its national air quality monitoring network complies with legally required standards on […]
The Bucharest Court of Appeal (CAB) held an unprecedented press conference on Thursday, December 11, in response to allegations raised in a recent media investigation published by Recorder, with court president Liana Arsenie firmly rejecting the claims. However, at the start of the press event, a judge from within the institution publicly stated that the […]
Romania’s Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) issued its first response to the Recorder documentary alleging systemic manipulation within the justice system, calling the investigation an amplification of a “campaign to destabilize judicial authority.” The council said on Thursday, December 11, that it will evaluate what measures need to be taken following the report. In a […]
MedLife, Romania’s largest private medical services network, announced on Wednesday, December 10, that it reached a market capitalization of EUR 1 billion on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The milestone secures its position as “the most valuable healthcare company” in the country. The achievement came nine years after MedLife’s listing on BVB in December 2016, […]
The Buzău Land UNESCO Global Geopark in Romania has become a “living laboratory” this week as a team of American researchers arrived to study microorganisms capable of surviving in extreme environments. The scientists, part of the interdisciplinary research organisation The Two Frontiers Project, are examining methane seeps, sulfur and petroleum springs, saline sources, and other […]
