The finance minister Adrian Caciu and prime minister Nicolae Ciuca discussed on Thursday, April 14, with the delegation of the World Bank Group in Romania, led by President David R. Malpass, about the need to develop a bilateral partnership, in the context of the economic and social challenges posed by the crisis in Ukraine. "We are analyzing with great interest the possibility of relocating to Romania some companies from the Russian Federation, Belarus and Ukraine, and we want financial and logistical support from the World Bank. At the same time, we are determined to take all necessary measures for the active involvement of Romanian companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine," Adrian Caciu pointed out, according to Adevarul news paper. The minister of finance praised the quality and importance of the technical assistance provided by the World Bank in implementing the reforms undertaken under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), which offers many opportunities for development and growth through the implementation of reforms and investment projects. The representatives of the World Bank showed their readiness to support Romania in the process of joining the OECD, a vital step for consolidating its economic profile, with positive effects in generating new jobs and diversifying development opportunities.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
