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.
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 […]
