The Government approved, on Thursday, the ratification of the Framework Agreement on the establishment of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), signed by Romania in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 3, 2023.According to a press release from the Executive, the ratification of this Framework Agreement will strengthen Romania's international cooperation with the member states of the International Solar Alliance."By associating with ISA and promoting projects for the use of solar energy, Romania contributes to achieving the objectives established within the European Green Deal (Green Deal), an important initiative to combat the effects of climate change. At the same time, the Framework Agreement provides for the designation of a National Contact Point for ISA with the task of developing programs, promoting financing for innovation, research and development activities, facilitating the exchange of ideas between specialists," the press release states.Currently, 118 states have signed the ISA Accession Agreement."ISA, established in 2015, in Paris, at the initiative of India and with the support of France, is a coalition of countries rich in solar resources, designed to meet the needs of energy consumption. The organization provides a platform for global cooperation, including governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations, corporations and other interested parties, to increase the use of solar energy. In April 2022, the Ministry of Energy of the Romanian Government initiated the steps to join the International Solar Alliance, after participating as an observer in the General Assembly of ISA in October 2021," the press release mentions.The draft law approved by the Government will be sent to Parliament for debate and adoption.
Marriott International announced plans to expand its presence in Romania with five new hotels and more than 550 additional rooms expected by the end of 2028. The expansion will also mark the debut of two Marriott brands in the country, Residence Inn by Marriott and Four Points by Sheraton, as the company strengthens its portfolio […]
Romania's state-controlled hydropower group Hidroelectrica (BVB: H2O), the largest energy producer in the country, registered a net profit decrease of 56% in the first quarter, dropping from RON 1.32 billion (EUR 258.5 million) to RON 589 million (EUR 115.3 million). Net electricity production was 2,654 GWh, down 38% compared to the same period last year, […]
Timișoara will host the first football-themed film festival in Romania and Eastern Europe this November, marking a unique cultural initiative at the intersection of sport, cinema, and community identity, Agerpres reported. Organized by the Druckeria Supporters’ Association, the inaugural edition of the Timișoara...
The well-being of children in many of the world’s richest countries, including Romania, has deteriorated significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis released by UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Research and Foresight. The top three countries are the Netherlands, Denmark, and France, while Romania is at number 16 in the report, […]
Marius Lulea, vice president of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), publicly praised former Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, drawing condemnation from historians and legal experts for promoting a convicted criminal against humanity,
The Party of European Socialists (PES) and the Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament (S&D) stated on May 12 their firm position...
