Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu, attending the Munich Security Conference, had bilateral meetings on Friday with several European and U.S. officials: Belgium's new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation Maxime Prevot, Bulgarian new Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdellatty, U.S. Congress representatives - a delegation of the House of Representatives, the Foreign Ministry informed on Saturday.Also, the Romanian top diplomat met with the leader of the Belarusian opposition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, expressing on the occasion Romania's concern over the intensification of repressions, intimidation, arrests and political convictions targeting mass media, activists and the entire civil society in Belarus. The Romanian foreign minister emphasized the importance of the Belarusian exile opposition staying united and the need for coordinated action to promote the democratic aspirations of the citizens.Also on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Emil Hurezeanu met with American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch, with a group of veterans from the Ukrainian frontline, and with family members of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip.The Romanian foreign minister also participated in the event titled "A Free and Open Black Sea: Evaluating Challenges on Connectivity, Global Food Security and Energy in the Region", highlighting on this occasion the strategic importance of the Black Sea both from the perspective of ensuring Euro-Atlantic security and from that of facilitating connections between Europe and Asia. He pointed out the further deterioration of the security situation in the Black Sea region, against the backdrop of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.The Romanian chief diplomat presented the regional projects and initiatives aimed at contributing to the security of the region and to capitalizing on its connectivity potential, emphasizing the importance of cooperation at European and Euro-Atlantic level for achieving these goals, including through the continuation of a robust NATO presence in the Black Sea, the adoption of an EU Black Sea Strategy and the full implementation of the U.S. Strategy on the Black Sea.
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 […]
