The government approved the memorandum under which Romania will be able to continue providing technical and financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova in several areas, to support its European path, said Government spokesperson Dan Carbunaru."The memorandum approving the negotiation and signing of the agreement between the Government of Romania and the Government of the Republic of Moldova on the implementation of the technical and financial assistance program based on a non-reimbursable financial aid of 100 million euros granted by Romania to the Republic of Moldova has been endorsed. Practically, the Government has given its go-ahead for the negotiations and the signing of a new agreement under which Romania will continue to provide technical and financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova to support its European path, given that the old agreement allowing Romania to finance important projects in the Republic of Moldova was no longer in force as of March 28 last year," Dan Carbunaru told a news conference at Victoria Palace on Wednesday."Through the old agreement, Romania technically and financially supported projects such as the rehabilitation and modernization of 1,000 kindergartens, schools in the Republic of Moldova or the development of the Iasi-Chisinau Gas Pipeline, a strategic energy interconnection project between Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Further, the agreement will include provisions for the development of cooperation in the energy sector, transport infrastructure, environmental protection, combating climate change, public works and infrastructure, SMEs, media independence, public administration reform, Home Affairs, Health, Education, Culture and Heritage, Research and Tourism," Carbunaru also specified.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
