Romanian President Klaus Iohannis attended the European Union-Turkey Summit in Brussels on Sunday, on which occasion he stressed Turkey plays a key role in reaching a solution to the migrant crisis and underscored Romania supports the advancement of the process of Turkey's EU accession.According to a release of the Presidential Administration, Iohannis, in an address to the gathering praised the re-launch of the relations with Turkey based on renewed commitment to obtaining concrete results. "The head of state pointed out the key role that Turkey plays in reaching a solution to the current migrant crisis", the release said, adding that highlighted was the need of a common action of the EU and Turkey to combat the deep causes of the migration phenomenon. In this respect, the Romanian leader said he supports the moves made by the international community with a view to identifying a political solution to the conflict in Syria. "President Klaus Iohannis underlined that Romania supports the advancement of the process of Turkey's accession to the European Union and mentioned the strategic partnership between the two countries. He also pronounced for stepping up the moves for lifting the visas for the Turkish citizens, by Turkey's meeting the commitments made in this respect", the President's Office said.
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 […]
