Ukrainian ambassador in Bucharest Ihor Prokopchuk underscored on Thursday at a press conference the special importance of the issue of the full recognition of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine by the Romanian Orthodox Church, noting that this would "strengthen relations and trust between the peoples of our countries."The diplomat referred to the conflict that ensued on June 17 in Chernivtsi, when several people were injured in the brawl that broke out between representatives of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the newly created religious structure, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), supported by the authorities in Kiev.Prokopchuk said that "our interest is for this process to end as soon as possible" and that its completion would represent "a weighty contribution to relations and trust between the two peoples.""There are no interethnic motives in this conflict that arose between two religious organizations (...) - the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church which has historically been tied to Moscow", the ambassador added, specifying that many people in the area do not want to be associated with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church because of the war triggered by Russia.The diplomat argued that Russia has every interest "to create a situation that is presented or perceived as an interethnic conflict" because "it would increase the distrust between Romania and Ukraine."He indicated that the authorities will continue to take action to make sure that disputes in the area are resolved peacefully.
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first president after the fall of communism in December 1989 and one of the country’s most influential and controversial political figures, died on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 95. His death was announced by the government, which expressed condolences to his family and stated that details regarding the state funeral […]
A large medieval cemetery was discovered this week at the Hasdeu High School in Lugoj, western Romania. The complex may have extensions into the surrounding yards and a high historical importance. Although the excavations are only just beginning, with an estimated 10% of the necessary work completed so far, the discoveries have already showed promise. […]
A trilateral working meeting for the creation of a regional cybersecurity alliance between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine took place on July 30 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The establishment of such a union would boost Romania's role in region. "The National Cybersecurity Directorate considers that the initiative to establish a cybersecurity coalition between Romania, […]
Two Dacian gold bracelets from the collection of the National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) have been recently 3D scanned as part of a digital preservation project highlighting these exceptional archaeological pieces. The initiative, launched by the museum, aims to showcase the artistry and cultural significance of Dacian goldsmithing. Crafted with remarkable skill, the spiral-shaped […]
Arad, a city in western Romania dubbed the “Little Vienna,” will organize a celebration of its history and culture in the Austrian capital, between August 8 and 20. The Days of Arad Culture begin on August 8 with the photo exhibition "Arad of Yesterday and Today," which will highlight the architectural connection of the city […]
In a report published on Tuesday, August 5, the Group of States against Corruption, or GRECO, said that Romania has fully implemented two of the 26 recommendations made in the 2023 Fifth Round Evaluation Report on preventing corruption and promoting integrity among top executive functions of the central government and law enforcement. Out of the […]
