The government approved on Thursday a bill for the purchase of 32 F-35 fighter jets, the Executive's spokesman Mihai Constantin announced."A bill was approved and sent to Parliament in a fast-track procedure, proposing that the Government of Romania award the Government of the United States of America the 'Offer and Acceptance' contracts for the purchase of 32 F-35 aircraft, engines, munitions, initial logistic support, permanent access to the F-35 global support chain, equipment and aircrew training services, support staff and aviation technical staff, special regime cryptographic equipment, specialized assistance, as well as the realization of industrial cooperation projects consisting in the transfer of technology or products. The necessary funds shall be provided from the state budget, through the budget of the National Defense Ministry, through loans or loan guarantees offered by the U.S. Government, or through a combination of these options," Mihai Constantin told a press conference at the Victoria Palace of Government.Also, the proposal was made for the National Defense Ministry and the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism to conclude specific industrial cooperation agreements with the manufacturer of the F-35 aircraft, Constantin added.
Simtel (BVB: SMTL), an engineering and technology group listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announced on Thursday, June 19, that the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the base prospectus for a corporate bond program of up to EUR 30 million. The program allows Simtel to issue bonds in multiple tranches […]
Romania's efforts to stabilize its fiscal position and finalize a new ruling coalition have been delayed after president Nicușor Dan rejected a proposed VAT rate increase central to a budgetary corrective package agreed by the four pro-Western parties,
A sword that may date back to the Bronze Age, roughly 3,500 years ago, was found following searches carried out in a case of aggravated theft, in the commune of Corbasca, Bacău County. The searches targeted the home of a 61-year-old man suspected of illegally possessing a cultural asset likely to be part of the […]
The construction works volume in Romania decreased by 0.5% y/y in gross terms and by 2.8% in workday and seasonal adjusted terms in April, after it boasted a robust 10.6% y/y advance in Q1 (largely on low base effects), according to data published by the statistics office. By type of construction, engineering works—representing approximately 45% […]
Romania's economic sentiment rebounded sharply in May following the presidential election victory of pro-Western candidate Nicușor Dan, according to data published by the CFA Romania Society on June 19. The recovery comes after a significant decline in April amid fears of a potential win by isolationist candidate George Simion. After the recovery in May, the […]
Salt Bank has appointed Vikram Tikoo as its new Chief Technology Officer, marking a significant step forward in the company's pursuit of its digital banking vision. The appointment will take effect once approved by the National Bank of Romania. Vikram has extensive international experience delivering technology solutions on a global scale. He will help enhance […]
