President Nicusor Dan has convened the meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT), set to take place on Monday at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace, the Presidential Administration announced.According to the cited source, on the agenda of the CSAT meeting, which will take place at 12:00, are included topics related to:* the status and prospects of the conflict in Ukraine following the illegal and unjustified aggression by the Russian Federation; implications for Romania;* Romania's armed forces and means that can be made available for participation in missions and operations outside the territory of the Romanian state in 2026;* information on tax evasion as a threat and risk to national security;* information on the situation created as a result of the flooding of the Praid Salt Mine; implications for the community and the environment;* the work carried out by the National Cyber Security Directorate in 2024 and the main objectives for 2025."Other topical issues in the field of national security will also be analysed at the Council meeting," the Presidential Administration informs.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
