Romania's President Klaus Iohannis on May 4 will welcome President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier as part of the latter's official visit to Romania at the invitation of Iohannis. Special attention will be paid to the recent developments in regional, European and Euro-Atlantic security generated by the unprovoked aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.Steinmeier's visit also marks the 30th anniversary of the signing, on April 21, 1992, of a treaty between Romania and Germany on friendly co-operation and partnership in Europe, an emblematic framework document in the contemporary history of bilateral relations, according to the Romanian Presidential Administration.Talks between the Romanian and German presidents will focus on actual ways of developing and deepening the Romanian-German relationship of a strategic nature defined by a very active political and diplomatic dialogue, growing economic dynamics and special interpersonal contacts facilitated by the German minority in Romania and a growing Romanian community in Germany.The two chiefs of state will also address prospects for strengthening economic co-operation between the two countries, given that Germany is Romania's largest trading partner, with economic exchanges in excess of 35 billion euros in 2021, and the third largest investor in the Romanian economy. At the same time, boosting mutual investment and deepening sectoral co-operation will also be discussed.Special attention will be paid to recent developments in regional, European and Euro-Atlantic security caused by the Russian Federation's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine. The two heads of state will address support for Ukraine and Ukraine refugees, energy security, measures to strengthen NATO's deterrence and defence posture, coordinating European positions and preparations for the incoming NATO summit in Madrid.Also featuring on the agenda is active and comprehensive support that the EU's neighbouring countries - Moldova, Georgia and the Western Balkans in particular - require, including support for their European integration, according to the Presidential Administration.
Loud screens and noise stress young children and affect their development Sound pollution in Romanian homes affects children's learning, play, and sleep, who are more vulnerable to noise than adults Studies show that children exposed to TV for 2 hours daily are 6 times more likely to experience language development delays Renowned doctor: Experiences actually […]
Estonian cinema will take center stage at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) in the Focus Estonia program, presenting a curated selection featuring both recent releases and rediscovered classics, screened in restored versions. Among the films to be screened is Moonika Siimets' The Black Hole (2024), a dark sci-fi comedy inspired […]
The ITH Group, which includes the portals Vola.ro, Fru.pl, and GoVola.com and operates in Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria, announced the direct integration of LOT Polish Airlines flights into its own platforms. The collaboration strengthens the group’s position as a regional leader in flight ticket distribution, according to its press release. This will be achieved through […]
In a ruling handed down on Tuesday, May 13, the Bucharest Court of Appeal rejected a request by US authorities for the extradition of a 17-year-old Romanian student. The youth is accused of sending hundreds of bomb threats and manipulating underage girls into engaging in acts of extreme violence, sexual exploitation, and self-harm. Aside from […]
Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has announced the expansion of its presence in Romania by signing a franchise agreement with Amazonia Aquapark SRL for Novotel Timișoara. The newly built hotel is scheduled to open by the end of 2027, marking the brand's first property outside Bucharest and becoming a flagship for Novotel in Eastern […]
A survey published on Wednesday, May 14, by the Open Minds Association shows that Romanians strongly support respect and mutual support in the workplace, signaling that the business environment can play a critical role in supporting social unity. According to the first data set from the “Diversity and Inclusion Barometer,” May 2025 edition, 81% of […]
