Romania's Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the regional security situation, including the violation of Romania's airspace following Russian attacks on Ukrainian river ports, Romania's Foreign Ministry (MAE) reports.The two officials also touched on Russia's attack on a merchant ship carrying grain in the Black Sea.Odobescu welcomed the support and solidarity of the US and its allies with Romania and underscored the importance of keeping the developments in the Black Sea and the region in NATO's constant attention. She welcomed her US counterpart's reiteration of the U.S. commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory. She added that the allies "must implement all the commitments pledged in order to ensure the security of the Euro-Atlantic space, in general, and of the Black Sea region in particular."The two officials also discussed recent developments in the support they provide to Ukraine against the illegal and unjustified aggression of the Russian Federation. The American side reiterated its appreciation for Romania's decision to donate a Patriot system to Ukraine, a donation of particular importance amidst the continuation of Russian air attacks against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.Blinken underlined the US commitment to continuing measures to strengthen Romania's defence capability. Both officials reiterated their support for Moldova in its efforts to reject Russia's hybrid actions, which are aimed at influencing the outcome of the October electoral processes.
The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss recently inaugurated a new hub in the southeast of Bucharest, consolidating its position in the Romanian market. The new terminal, located in Popești-Leordeni, became operational after a EUR 20 million investment, and will eventually lead to the creation of 90 jobs. "The new location complements the already […]
Raiffeisen Bank Romania has finalized the selection process for MoonShotX - a unique project on the local market, supporting companies with a turnover between 5 million and 50 million euro (Mid-Corporate) to expand their business internationally. After a selection period of 3 months, 22 companies were selected out of a total of more than 760 […]
Writer and translator Corina Oproae has won this year’s Premio Tusquets Editores de Novela for the novel La casa limón, set against the background of the Ceaușescu regime. Oproae, who was born in Făgăraș, has been living in Spain since 1998. She has published the poetry books Mil y una muerte, Intermitencias,...
NN Group, active locally in the private pension and insurance segments, and impact venture fund Rubio Impact Ventures have launched the NN Social Innovation Startup Awards competition, which aims to boost early-stage tech startups working to create a positive impact. The competition takes place in ten countries in Europe, including Romania, and in Japan. The […]
Dubai, a city noted for its abundant way of life and tall towers, also offers a wide variety of affordable living choices appealing to investors worldwide, including Romania. Dubai offers an appealing prospect with its strategic position, strong economy, and friendly investment environment for those wishing to make economical real estate investments. Whether you are […]
The Apprentice, director Ali Abbasi's new movie in which Romanian-born actor Sebastian Stan plays a young version of Donald Trump, will arrive in cinemas in Romania on October 18, one week after the US release date, according to Paginademedia.ro. The feature was selected in the main competition at Cannes this year. The...
