The Chief of the Defense Staff, General Gheorghita Vlad, had on Wednesday a videoconference with the command teams of the Romanian structures deployed in the operation theatres, on the sidelines of the activities organized on the occasion of marking the Romanian Army Day."The command teams of the detachments deployed by the Romanian Army in the EUFOR ALTHEA operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the EUTM RCA mission in the Central African Republic, the NATO KFOR operation in the Kosovo Operation Theatre, the NATO MISSION IN IRAQ/NMI operation in the IRAQ Operation Theatre, the mission of the Anti-Tank Platoon deployed in Slovakia, as well as the leaderships of the Romanian military detachments deployed in Bulgaria and Poland presented information on the status of the carrying out the missions", reads a press release of the Ministry of Defense (MApN).According to the cited source, General Vlad thanked the Romanian military personnel in operation theatres, at posts abroad or in missions under NATO, EU and UN mandate for the professionalism, dedication and team spirit demonstrated in carrying out missions and for the way they represent Romania in cooperation with partners and allies.Romania ensures until January 2026 the leadership of the European Union Operation EUFOR ALTHEA in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which approximately 430 servicemen are deployed, as well as the leadership of the European Union Mission to support the Central African authorities in the areas of strategic advice and education for security forces (European Union Training Mission in Central African Republic - EUTM RCA), the Ministry of National Defense recalled.Currently, approximately 1,100 Romanian troops participate in missions and operations under NATO, EU and UN command or mandate.
On October 30, 2025, Envisia will host the 3rd edition of the Future of Boards Gala. The event brings together board members, executives, and governance ecosystem partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing responsible leadership, corporate governance, and high-performing boards. The six award categories celebrate individuals and boards who, through courageous decisions and integrity, create […]
The European real estate debt market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by stabilized interest rates, competitive lending, and renewed investor confidence. According to AEW’s latest research, the credit financing gap across Europe is narrowing, with improved lending conditions helping to ease refinancing pressures that have weighed on the sector in recent years. Between […]
French retail chain Carrefour may want to sell its stores in Romania and exit the market, according to the French publication L’Informe. Moreover, it would also like to get rid of its operations in Poland and Argentina, according to the same source. So far, Carrefour has reportedly only analyzed a possible exit from the local […]
Romanians are not looking forward to Black Friday with more enthusiasm than last year, according to a recent survey. The main reasons are economic instability and the decline in purchasing power. Around 22% of Romanians say they will not buy anything on Black Friday 2025, and only 15% of Romanians plan to spend more compared […]
Cristina Ghițulică, a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies (Politehnica Bucharest), was elected as the first woman president of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, or ENQA. Ghițulică is the director general of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. She was elected to head ENQA […]
The Bucharest National Opera and the Kinetobebe Association announced “The Dance of Velvet Steps,” a premiere performance for the audience with special needs, on Sunday, November 16. The show consists of a ballet performance adapted and made accessible for children and adults with disabilities. The performance is primarily addressed to children and adults with special […]
