Romania's commitment to security and democracy in Europe represents a model for all nations to follow, said US secretary of state Antony Blinken on Sunday, in a message sent on the National Day of Romania celebrated on December 1 and published on the website of the US diplomatic mission in Bucharest."On behalf of the United States of America, I wish all Romanians to joyfully celebrate the anniversary of your great union, a historic moment from more than 100 years ago," said the high official.He conveyed that the United States is proud to collaborate with Romania in the process of modernising the army and in strengthening NATO's eastern flank.''Romania's support for Ukraine, by welcoming refugees and providing security assistance, has been essential in defending freedom against Russian aggression. At the same time, your leadership in facilitating access to global markets for Ukrainian grain has made a significant contribution to feeding the world," Blinken added.The ties between the United States and Romania, built over decades, continue to thrive, he added."We are pleased to expand our cooperation on the energy transition and commend Romania's commitment to increasing its solar, wind, and nuclear capacities, as well as to promoting regional interconnectivity. "The growth of our business, educational and cultural exchanges underlines the depth of our long-standing friendship," Antony Blinken said.He said his country is "proud" to collaborate with Romania, "to meet global challenges and ensure the prosperity and well-being of our peoples."
President Nicușor Dan has challenged, before the Constitutional Court (CCR), the constitutionality of the law that requires that at least 40% of the athletes who play on a team in official national competitions be Romanian. Dan noted that the law violates the principle of non-discrimination and the free movement of workers, enshrined both in the […]
Craiova International Airport will open its new passenger terminal on Thursday, December 18, completing a major infrastructure investment aimed at significantly expanding capacity and improving air connectivity in southwestern Romania. It is part of a broader expansion and modernization project financed through the Large Infrastructure Operational Programme (POIM) 2014–2020, with a total value exceeding EUR […]
Romania is set to be connected to the Western European energy network thanks to grid investments worth EUR 30 billion. The funds will be provided by the EU by 2035, and the project will link Romania to Hungary and Austria in a joint project. Romanian energy minister Bogdan Ivan signaled the signing of the new […]
Franck Bagouet has been appointed managing director of TotalEnergies Marketing Romania SA and managing director of Automotive Southeast Europe Hub TotalEnergies Marketing. He succeeds Didier Grimault, who has accepted a new position within the TotalEnergies company. “I am glad to join this dynamic affiliate and confident that, together with our talented team, we will reinforce […]
Databricks, the data analytics and artificial intelligence company co-founded by Romanian professors Ion Stoica and Matei Zaharia, announced on Tuesday, December 16, that it is raising USD 4 billion in funding at a valuation of USD 134 billion, according to CNBC. The new valuation represents a 34% increase compared to the August round, when Databricks […]
NEPI Rockcastle NV, Europe’s third largest listed retail real estate company by portfolio value, has appointed Romanian Marius Barbu as Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from April 1, 2026. He will succeed Marek Noetzel, current COO and CEO-designate. Barbu has also been nominated as a Board Director and will stand for election at the […]
