The Russian Federation's chargé d'affaires ad interim in Bucharest was urgently summoned on Thursday to the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE), in the context of the drone attack on the Romanian-Ukrainian border, and was informed of ''the firm condemnation of the repeated violation of Romania's airspace by unmanned vehicles of the Russian military forces'', ''which represents a blatant violation of international law by a permanent member of the UN Security Council''.''The MAE firmly condemns the irresponsible attack by the Russian forces today, February 13, 2025, when two Russian drones carrying explosive material violated the airspace and fell on Romanian territory near the border with Ukraine'', a MAE release reads.By order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Russian Federation in Bucharest was urgently summoned to the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.''He was conveyed the firm condemnation of the repeated violation of Romania's airspace by unmanned vehicles of the Russian military forces, which represents a blatant violation of international law by a permanent member of the UN Security Council,'' the quoted source informs.The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that these illegal and irresponsible attacks must cease, with Romania reserving the right to take the necessary response measures.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalls that these actions are an inseparable part of Russia's illegal and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine, which for almost three years has been generating security risks for the entire Black Sea region and the Eastern Flank of the North Atlantic Alliance.The Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have informed the allied structures about this new incident and remain in permanent contact with them, the cited source also shows.Four fighter jets took off from the "Mihail Kogalniceanu" Air Base after radars detected, on the night of Wednesday to Thursday, several targets in Ukrainian airspace, close to the border with Romania, with a possible impact zone being reported on the national territory approximately 10 km east of the administrative boundary of the municipality of Galati, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
“Garden of Memories,” a civic initiative meant to commemorate the 1989 Revolution that led to the fall of communism in Romania, is set to take place between December 19-20 around the Memorial of Rebirth, in Bucharest’s Revolution Square. Organized by the Streets for People Association, together with the Bucharest City Hall and the Museum of […]
Runware, a startup founded by two Romanian entrepreneurs, announced last week that it has secured a USD 50 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, one of the largest European investors in B2B software companies. The round also included Comcast Ventures, Speedinvest, Insight Partners, and a16z Speedrun. The company founded by Flaviu Rădulescu and […]
The body of Romanian former justice minister Rodica Stănoiu was exhumed on Monday, December 15, after prosecutors opened an in rem case regarding her suspicious death, Digi24 reported. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the former minister may have been killed through negligence. ...
Authorities in Romania have begun imposing fines for owners of bicycles and electric scooters who do not take out mandatory motor third-party liability insurance (RCA). The new rules have been applicable since November 13, but the Romanian Parliament granted a 30-day grace period until the application of sanctions, according to...
Art Safari will relocate to Amzei Square in central Bucharest in 2026, where it will operate under a new format titled Art Safari New Museum, following more than a decade of pop-up exhibitions hosted in historic buildings across the capital. After 12 years, 17 editions, and more than 1 million visitors, the exhibition platform will […]
In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It's a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols […]
