Prince Charles of Wales, who is on a visit to Bucharest on Wednesday, met with Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca at the Victoria Palace of Government, discussing Romania's security situation against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as its green and renewable energy policies, the government said in a release.The concerns expressed by His Royal Highness were mainly over the threat to the world food security posed by the Russian blockade of the ports of Odessa and Mykolayiv.The visiting senior royal was also interested in Romania's green and renewable energy policies and its approach to reducing carbon dioxide emissions."His Royal Highness recommended his Sustainable Markets Initiative as a solution to bringing together companies that have engaged in commercial activities to reduce pollution and carbon dioxide emissions," the government said.Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca gave an extensive presentation of Romania's efforts to support Ukraine in every way: taking in refugees, supporting internally displaced Ukrainian citizens and those who defend their country, supporting Ukrainian grain exports.The head of the Bucharest government also presented an assessment of the on-site military situation in Ukraine and of the prospects and threats generated in the Black Sea region.Nicolae Ciuca expressed Romania's openness to supporting green energy investments, especially offshore wind projects British companies are expected to invest in in the next period.During the meeting, the Prince of Wales voiced his special appreciation for the support provided by the Romanian citizens to Ukrainian refugees, as well as for the Romanians' manifestation of solidarity and sympathy which have impressed the entire world. His Royal Highness also conveyed the appreciation enjoyed by the Romanians who live in the UK and who contribute through their work to the well-being and economic development of their adoptive communities.In this context, Premier Ciuca underlined the importance of supporting the Romanian community in the UK by protecting their legal rights, the government release states.
Real estate developer Globalworth has begun construction on Green Court D, the fourth building in its Green Court office complex in Bucharest’s Aurel Vlaicu area. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the project is now in its preliminary phase, which includes enclosure works and excavation for the basement structure, the company said. The new building will […]
Romania’s National Committee for Emergency Situations decided to distribute drinking water from the state reserves to 13 localities in the counties of Prahova and Dâmboviţa. The area was severely impacted by a drop in water levels at the Paltinu Dam, leading to problems in the water distribution system and affecting over 100,000 people, local hospitals, […]
Rock star Marilyn Manson will return to Romania next summer to perform at Rockstadt Extreme Fest, organizers announced on Tuesday, December 2. He is among the headliners confirmed for the local rock and metal festival, which will take place from July 27 to 31 in Ghimbav, Brașov county. “For the first time ever, Marilyn Manson […]
Romania’s government has assumed responsibility in Parliament for legislation reforming magistrates’ pensions, prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced on December 2. He said the draft law had received the opinion of the High Court of Cassation and Justice, noting that the court’s assessment was negative. It is the government’s second attempt to have the bill promulgated, […]
Romania Education Alliance (REA), the first private school network in the country, announced it has exceeded the milestone of 1,000 students enrolled across its member schools just one year after launch. "The fact that we surpassed 1,000 students in our very first year of activity shows that the REA model addresses a real need in […]
Genesis College, one of the largest private educational institutions in Romania, announced the regulatory approval of the transaction through which the investment firm Mozaik Investments becomes its majority shareholder. The transaction, signed at the end of July, received all necessary approvals from the Competition Council on November 25, and, formally, the entire investment procedure is […]
