Romania and Belgium signed a Memorandum in the field of agriculture and rural development which has in view to intensify dialogue between groups of experts on research, technology, farm digitization and development of ecological agriculture. According to a press release of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) held in Brussels, minister Adrian Chesnoiuhad a meeting with David Clarinval, the Belgian federal minister of middle classes, independents, small companies and agriculture, institutional reforms and democratic renewal, which had in view to continue dialogue on cooperation in the field of agriculture. “The memorandum signed today opens the path to collaboration to relaunch programs supporting small farms, the rural social - professional network and increasing the role of women farmers in agriculture,”said Adrian Chesnoiu. Other relevant topics during talks had in view the importance of cohesion policies and the Joint Agricultural Policy within the Multi annual Financial Frame, the promotion of specific programs in the field of ecological agriculture, exchanges of experience in the food industry, the role held by temporary workers in European agriculture, organizing again fairs and agricultural salons, seminars with specialists in other fields, for the promotion of bilateral and European projects, the need to identify efficient instruments for crisis management in the farming domain. The Romanian minister invited federal minister David Clarinval to visit Romania.
A lynx that had fallen into a well near Romania's Parângul Mare peak was rescued by mountain rescuers from Gorj County, who descended approximately 15 meters to retrieve the animal. After sedating the animal, the rescuers descended into the well, immobilized it, and brought it to the surface. The lynx was unharmed and was subsequently […]
The Romanian Gymnastics Federation announced on Wednesday, January 8, that athletes Ana Maria Bărbosu and Lilia Cosman will continue their studies in the United States. Bărbosu, 18, has been admitted to Stanford University, while Lilia Cosman, 17, will attend Michigan State University. Federation officials discussed the gymnasts’ training schedules and objectives with representatives from the […]
Authorities in Arad, western Romania, apprehended the first two migrants attempting to leave the country illegally after Romania’s full accession to the Schengen Area. The individuals, citizens of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, were found traveling on a bus heading to Germany. The two were uncovered after a random inspection by border police officers from the […]
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air said it would resume flights to Tel Aviv from Bucharest and Iași. Tickets can already be booked online via the airline’s website and app. Flights from Bucharest to Tel Aviv will be resumed on January 15, and from Iași starting March 25, the company announced. From Bucharest, flights will be operated […]
Starting in February, Dr. Beatrice Mahler, Associate Professor, will teach the first optional course on Narrative Medicine and Clinical Doctor-Patient Communication at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Agerpres reported. The course aims to rebuild trust between patients and...
Romania’s ailing state airline Tarom was recently ranked among the worst in the world by AirHelp, a company that specializes in obtaining compensation from airlines. The ranking, however, does not provide a complete methodology and includes a low number of airlines. Tarom appears along airlines such as Tunisair (Tunisia), Buzz (Poland), Nouvelair (Tunisia), Bulgaria Air […]
