Germany's Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action and Nuclear Safety Carsten Schneider is paying a visit to Romania July 24 to 26.According to a release from Germany's Embassy in Bucharest, on Friday Minister Schneider has meetings scheduled with Romanian politicians and representatives of the civil society regarding climate protection in Romania.He will subsequently meet with the Romanian Minister of the Environment, Diana-Anda Buzoianu, to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of climate and environmental protection, as well as ramping up Germany - Romania exchanges and collaboration at European level.The meeting between the two ministers will be followed by a joint press conference at the seat of the National Weather Administration. The ministers will then travel together to the Vacaresti Natural Park, where they will continue their dialogue on urban nature reserves."Germany and Romania are close partners - this is also true for cooperation in the field of environmental protection, nature conservation and climate protection. We are pleased that Federal Minister Schneider wants to engage in dialogue with his Romanian counterpart right from the beginning of his term, in order to tackle joint bilateral issues, but also cooperation at European level," said Germany's ambassador Angela Ganninger as cited in the release.The German official will also meet on Friday afternoon with Romanian non-governmental organizations, including with representatives of the Conservation Carpathia Foundation - with whom he will discuss biodiversity, the reintroduction of extinct species and local ecological diversity. Among others, the focus will be on the particular importance of Romania's beech forests for biodiversity and climate protection, as well as on ways to reconcile nature conservation and economic development, and how to achieve this goal with the participation of the Romanian civil society.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
