Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca on Thursday welcomed a delegation of General Dynamics European Land System Romania at the Government House saying that the defence industry should strengthen its capabilities and upgrade military equipment as key elements for ensuring regional security.According to a government press release, the importance of an ongoing project for the production of Piranha 5 armoured wheeled vehicles at the Bucharest Mechanical Plant was underlined.Attracting research and development projects is a priority, especially in terms of developing the strategic partnership with the US, according to the government."We need to strengthen the defence industry, and for that we need partners with solid and proven experience," Ciuca is quoted as saying.The Bucharest Mechanical Plant in partnership with General Dynamics started the production of Piranha 5 armoured wheeled vehicles after the signing of a collaboration agreement in March 2022. Over 220 Piranha 5 vehicles will be built in Romania, along with the entire operational system needed for their use.
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 […]
