The British Armed Forces Minister, Leo Docherty who pays a visit to Romania, stated on Wednesday that 2024 is a very important year as regards the war in Ukraine, being ‘critical’ for ensuring the fact that the Ukrainians may consolidate their position and defend themselves appropriately.‘What we tried to do was to offer an example, making sure that we give Ukraine any munition, technology or equipment available. Your government was extremely generous. We appreciate the generosity and dynamism of the Romanian government as regards the support of Ukraine. It is our responsibility, all of us, taking into consideration the gravity of the operational situation in Ukraine, to see what we can do, as we have to consider this conflict in years, not months’ , he explained, in a press conference held at the headquarters of the Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Bucharest.Leo Docherty is present for the second time in Bucharest, after the first visit he paid as minister of foreign affairs. He mentioned he had discussions ‘very comprehensive and positive’ with the Romanian minister of Defence and with the Chief of Defence Staff. The British Official mentioned the strong relations between the two states, as well as ‘the constant contribution’ of Romania in NATO.‘We like to work together with Romania, we know the significant contribution which your country has. This is illustrated by the mission of Air Police we are part of in Romania. Similarly, you go to Constanta to meet the women and men in the British Air forces involved’, he said.Docherty spoke about the joint effort to support Ukraine, saying that this country fights for its sovereignty. Similarly, he mentioned the ‘generosity’ and commitment’ of the government in Bucharest as regards the support offered to the neighbouring country.Docherty also said that all European member states of NATO must ensure that they invest enough in the defence."We recently announced an increase in military aid to Ukraine from £2.5 billion annually to £3 billion. This represents an increase of 500 million, used to ensure that Ukrainians will have the material, ammunition and technology to defend their country. This is in the context of increased defence spending: up to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. (...) We are having a discussion in the UK about some countries that historically rely heavily on the United States. Those days are over. All European NATO member states have to make sure they invest enough, just like Romania, just like the UK," he stressed.
Romanian deep-tech startup .lumen, the developer of what it says are the world’s first AI-powered glasses for the blind, has secured a new investment from EIT Urban Mobility, the European innovation community focused on advancing sustainable and inclusive urban mobility solutions. The value of the new funding round was not disclosed. The investment aligns with […]
The health spending per capita in Romania was the lowest in the EU, with spending less than half the EU average in 2023, the recently released report, State of Health in the EU - Romania Country Health Profile 2025, shows. At the same time, life expectancy in Romania is 5.1 years below the EU average, […]
Romania’s annual inflation rate stood at roughly 9.8% in November 2025, similar to October, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Food prices increased by 7.6% last month, while services rose roughly 11% and non-food goods climbed 10.7%. The consumer price index rose by 0.42% in November compared with October, while […]
Three French soldiers deployed in Romania as part of NATO’s Multinational Battle Group at Cincu intervened to save a truck driver following a serious traffic accident on the A3 Bucharest–Ploiești motorway, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said. The incident occurred earlier this week as the soldiers were traveling toward Ploiești and witnessed the truck crash...
Eight contemporary art galleries will present the works of the artists they represent at the third edition of the Smallest Art Fair in Town, an event dedicated to works on paper. This edition showcases works “investigating the state of wandering, disorientation, and rediscovery in the face of uncertainty.” Under the title In Dark Woods, A […]
Parents everywhere are asking an important question: What skills will truly prepare a child for a world defined by rapid change, global uncertainty, and the rise of artificial intelligence? For decades, schools focused entirely on academics. Today, research from neuroscience, performance psychology, and leading universities shows a different reality: The students who thrive long-term are […]
