The updated version of Romania's Energy Strategy 2025-2035 provides, among other things, for keeping affordable energy prices in place and supporting economic competitiveness, developing energy storage facilities and encouraging the growth of domestic consumption under efficient circumstances, according to the Ministry of Energy.The draft of the updated "Romania's Energy Strategy 2025-2035 toward 2050" document is posted on the website of the Ministry of Energy, the section "Transparency and integrity - Decision-making transparency.""The previous energy strategy was adopted 17 years ago, for 2007-2020. Therefore, there was a pressing need to adopt a new programmatic document. Among the novelties of the strategy, I would list: the imperative of safeguarding the energy security of Moldova; focusing on lowering energy prices for household and industrial users; developing storage facilities; cyber-security and the construction of a local supply chain with technologies and materials necessary for the green transition. I would like to remark that this strategy was developed by experts from the Ministry of Energy together with those from companies and bodies operating under its authority, as well as by the members of the Honorary Council for Energy. Not a single penny from the national budget was used for external consultancy," Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja is quoted as saying in a press statement released by the Ministry of Energy on Friday.In the view of the relevant ministry, among the need to accelerate the green transition and improve energy security, Romania's new energy strategy aims to ensure complementarity between maintaining affordable prices and supporting economic competitiveness; a gradual transition from fossil fuels to renewable and/or low-carbon energy resources; developing storage facilities; improving energy efficiency; diversifying domestic energy resources; strengthening energy transmission and distribution networks; encouraging an increase in efficient domestic usage; flexibility of networks and the creation of a competitive and highly-performing market that places users at its core.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
