The stability of the Western Balkans region remains a strategic priority for Romania, which is substantially engaged in operations in this region, Defense Minister Angel Tilvar declared on Monday at a meeting with Croatian ambassador in Bucharest Marija Kapitanovic."The security of the area is closely linked to that of the Black Sea region," the Romanian minister emphasized, as cited in a Defense Ministry release.The talks also reviewed relevant aspects of the Black Sea region's security situation, against the background of the Russian Federation's war of aggression in Ukraine.The defense minister emphasized the importance Romania attaches to the Western Balkans region, highlighting the fact that Romania is holding this year the command of the EUFOR Althea mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina - a major commitment to the EU's Common Security and Defense Policy. Apart from being the top contributor of troops, Romania also participates in EUFOR Althea missions with a helicopter detachment of its National Air Force, Angel Tilvar said, mentioning also the presence of Romanian troops in the NATO Kosovo Force - an essential mission in maintaining a safe and stable security environment.The two officials also discussed cooperation within regional initiatives such as the South-Eastern Europe Defense Ministerial (SEDM) Process, whose presidency is held by Romania over 2023 – 2025.
The Romanian job market was marked by extremes in 2025, according to an analysis by employment platform BestJobs. In some sectors, job-seekers dictated the rules, while in others they fiercely competed for a limited number of positions, giving employers the upper hand. In the IT sector, the limited number of available positions led to a […]
Poiana Brașov, a popular mountain resort in central Romania, will host a new winter event format starting in 2026, as Untold Universe launches Massif Week, scheduled to take place between February 27 and March 8. The initiative is designed to diversify the resort’s winter offering and extend the tourist season through a series of indoor […]
A memorial march will take place in central Bucharest on December 21 to mark the victims of the 1989 Revolution, which led to the fall of communism in Romania. The march will follow the Victory Square – University Square – Revolution...
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox announced the completion of the sale of the Zenith Conference & Spa hotel in Mamaia, one of the top hospitality units on the Romanian seaside, to the owners of Steaua de Mare Hotels & Resorts, based in Eforie Nord. The property was previously controlled by the RC2 investment fund and Antares […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan is scheduled to be in the United Kingdom on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 16-17, to meet with representatives of the business environment and the Romanian community. On the first day, the head of state will hold meetings with Romanian representatives from the business environment in the UK, as well as with […]
More than 300,000 older people living in Romania’s urban areas are expected to spend Christmas alone, according to data cited by the NGO Niciodată Singur – Friends of the Elderly, which recently launched its annual holiday campaign aimed at tackling loneliness among seniors. The initiative, titled “Be the Carol That Breaks the Silence,” is based […]
