Half of Ukraine's grain shipments since the onset of the war have passed through Romania, visiting Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney told a joint press conference with his Romanian counterpart Bogdan Aurescu.Speaking about the challenges posed by Russia's aggression against Ukraine, but also about what the European perspective means for the countries seeking to join the EU, Minister Coveney said that the infrastructure Romania has made available on a short notice in an attempt to minimize the impact of the war is limited, but that this initiative is backed by a highly proactive attitude. Ukraine is now fighting for its very existence, Coveney said according to the official translation.He added that the Ukrainians are fighting for their lives, for their future, for their children, setting their sights on what Europe has to offer - freedom, democracy, respect for human rights, respect for the dignity of minorities, trade opportunities, partnerships and - perhaps most importantly - political stability.Simon Coveney spoke concretely about what EU membership means.I was present when Ireland decided in a referendum to join and my country became unrecognizable from what we were 50 years ago, and this was due to the opportunity and stability offered by EU membership, and this is what we want for North Macedonia, for Albania, for Ukraine, for Moldova and for Georgia, and in the future for the other Western Balkan countries, said the Irish official.He went on to say that Ireland is home to 130,000 Romanian and Moldovan citizens who add value to the society.Minister Aurescu spoke about Romania's support for the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland."I reiterated Romania's firm support for the European Union's stance of having the issues arisen in the scope of the protocol settled by the flexible use of the mechanisms provided for by the protocol," said the Romanian top diplomat.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
