Interim President Ilie Bolojan convened a meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defence (CSAT), which will take place March 28 at 12:00 PM, at the Cotroceni Palace, the Presidential Administration informed.According to the source, the meeting agenda includes topics related to:* The status and perspectives of the conflict in Ukraine following the illegal and unjustified aggression by the Russian Federation; implications for Romania;* Romania's position in the context of the negotiation process for ending the conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine;* A report on the activity carried out by the institutions with responsibilities in the area of national security in 2024 and the main objectives for 2025;* The report of the Supreme Council for National Defence on the activity carried out in 2024."During the meeting, other current issues in the area of national security will also be analysed," the Presidential Administration mentioned.On Thursday evening, the interim president announced that the CSAT meeting would take place either March 28 or 31."Either on [March] 28 or 31. I can tell you that I signed the documents just before leaving, but the date is set. I will ask my colleagues who manage this chapter to communicate the exact date and agenda to you tomorrow," Bolojan told a press conference after attending the European Council meeting.
The Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) has approved the acquisition of a new light corvette for the Romanian Naval Forces, part of the country's military modernization efforts. The decision was made during a meeting on Friday, March 28, at Cotroceni Palace, presided over by interim president Ilie Bolojan. The procurement process will be initiated […]
The National Audiovisual Council (CNA), which governs TV and media in Romania, has recently come under fire after it issued an order for the removal of a video in which a journalist states that the decision of the Central Electoral Bureau to eliminate pro-Russian Călin Georgescu from the presidential race is a coup d'état. The […]
A report from World Vision Romania draws attention to how exposure to toxic content on social media is increasingly affecting girls and young women. Due to insecurities about their bodies, six out of ten teenage girls have tried extreme or unhealthy diets at least once in their lives so as to lose or gain weight. Social […]
Famed Argentine-born pianist Martha Argerich was awarded the "Faithful Service Order in the rank of Grand Officer" by the Romanian Presidency, represented by Romanian Honorary Consul to Switzerland Ion Marin, during a special ceremony held on March 27 at Lugano. The ceremony was attended by Andreea Guțu, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the Romanian Embassy […]
A study conducted by CED Romania and Accenture, with the support of the European Accessibility Resource Centre AccessibleEU, shows that when meeting a person with disabilities for the first time, half of Romanians without disabilities want to help and be useful, but many more (66%) fear causing offense. The study also reveals major gaps between […]
A recently launched hop-on hop-off tourist bus service in Romania connects UNESCO heritage sites between Sibiu, Sighișoara, and Brașov in the famous region of Transylvania. Operated by Carpathian Travel Center in partnership with the Sibiu County Tourism Association, the UNESCO-Bus offers visitors the freedom to discover the breathtaking landscapes and medieval landmarks of the Transylvanian […]
