The European Commission confirmed granting to Romania 483.8 million euros through the program REACT-EU. Of that amount, 283.8 million euros are meant to supply hospitals, social centers and schools in the context of the Covid crisis, Cristian Ghinea, the minister of European Investments and Projects announced on Facebook on Thursday. “It is official , we will receive European funds of 483,8 million euros to equip hospitals, social centers and schools, in the Covid 19 crisis and for energy projects in the mechanism REACT-EU. We received confirmation from EC last night. The money will go to projects in the Big Infrastructure Program, meant for health in the Covid context, and for those of energy efficiency and renewable energy. There will also be other financing approvals in REACT-EU, for 1.32 billion euros for 2021,” Ghinea said. The minister for European Investments and Projects explained that in the overall allocations approved, 200 million euros are meant for increasing energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources. “The 483.8 million euros approved last night refer to: 283.8 million euros for health – equipping hospitals, social centers and schools, in the Covid 19 pandemic; 200 million euros for increasing energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources,” Ghinea added. He pointed out that other EC approvals for financing within REACT-EU program are expected in the weeks to come. “In the following weeks REACT EU financing will be approved for 2021 and for competitiveness Operational Program -550 million euros; Human Capital Operational Program -234 million euros; Helping Less Favored People Program -56 million euros,” Ghinea concluded.
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
