Ooni Koda
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Newsfeed
  4. /
  5. Chief of Defense Staff attending NATO Military Committee,...

Chief of Defense Staff attending NATO Military Committee, EU Military Committee meetings in Brussels

June 5, 2025

Romanian Chief of Defense Staff, General Gheorghita Vlad participates in the NATO Military Committee and the European Union Military Committee meetings at Chiefs of Defence level taking place on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, in Brussels, the Defense Ministry said in a release.The agenda of the talks includes topics of strategic interest, with an emphasis on cooperation, streamlining joint efforts and unitary responses to security challenges.On the sidelines of the meetings, the Romanian CoD will have several meetings with NATO and EU counterparts and officials.The Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is NATO's highest military authority. Meetings at Chiefs of Defense level are usually held twice a year at NATO headquarters in Brussels, and once in an Alliance member country. The Military Committee may also meet in various formats, such as within the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council or for other, more specific situations.The European Union Military Committee (EUMC), the European Union's (EU) Common Security and Defence Policy body, is made up of the heads of defense of the member states, who, after the harmonization of national positions, propose courses of action to ensure European security, the cited source states.  (Photo:https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/photos_235081.htm)

Read in full - click here
Survey shows about half of Romanians believe presidential elections were unfairly organized

Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research.  Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...

Romanian factory to begin production of three types of military drones

CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...

Romania’s National Meteorological Administration aims to become European regional hub for training

The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]

Several fake news campaigns currently targeting Romanians on social media, official sources say

Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]

IMF recommends Romania to increase VAT and excise duties, introduce two income tax rates in latest report

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]

New Via Transilvanica trail opens in Brașov county, connecting 18 localities over 170 km

A new section of the Via Transilvanica trail was officially inaugurated on Thursday, June 5, in Brașov county, connecting 18 localities over more than 170 kilometers from the village of Viscri to the heart of Brașov.  Named Terra Borza Teutonica, the newly added stretch highlights the natural beauty and rural heritage of the region and […]