The minister of foreign affairs, Luminita Odobescu paid an official visit to Berlin, where she had meetings with the German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock and the advisdr for European Affairs of the Federal German chancellor, Undine Ruge, the head of the Romanian diplomacy condemning again the attacks of the Russian Federation against the population and the civil infrastructure, including of the Ukrainian ports on the Danube, in the vicinity of the border with our country.According to a press release issued by the Romanian Foreign Ministry(MAE), Odobescu stressed , during the conversation with his German counterpart, the importance of developing a solid economic relationship between the two countries, underlining the need to boost joint economic projects and to exploit the German investment potential in important areas of the Romanian economy: infrastructure, energy, agriculture and food industry, circular economy, digitalization, defense industry. The discussions highlighted the need for the two countries to coordinate their positions on topical issues on the European and international agenda, given the multiple crises generated by Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, the MFA added. Minister Odobescu presented, during the meetings, the Romanian side's efforts to facilitate Ukrainian grain exports, especially to the most vulnerable regions of the globe. Luminita Odobescu mentioned when referring to the attacks during the night of 3rd September to 4th September that the means used by the Russian Federation did not generate direct military threats at the address of the national territory or the territorial waters of Romania.She informed that the Ministry of National Defence has taken measures of enhanced vigilance in the national land, sea and air space and is contributing to strengthening the defence and deterrence posture on the Eastern Flank, according to national and allied plans. At the same time, the Romanian minister called for continued consistent European support for Moldova to strengthen its resilience in the face of current threats, including through the Support Platform for Moldova, an initiative launched by Romania, Germany and France. Romania's accession to the Schengen area was also on the agenda, the MAE added. According to the source, Luminita Odobescu mentioned the state of play of the Romanian side, and the head of the German diplomacy and the European affairs advisor to the Federal Chancellor reiterated Germany's firm support for achieving this major objective of Romania.
During a meeting on Monday, May 12, the Cluj-Napoca Local Council approved a draft resolution that imposes smoking restrictions in several public spaces in the city, including public transport stations, parks, and sports facilities. The resolution was adopted with 22 votes in favor and 3 abstentions, and will come into effect 90 days from the […]
An internal survey by Romanian Business Leaders, which does not have national representativeness but was answered by 417 entrepreneurs, shows that 62% of entrepreneurs expect to have to make layoffs, while a third expect the number of employees to remain the same. The expected layoffs are directly connected to the possibility of Romania choosing a […]
Romanian Istvan Kovacs will be the main referee for the UEFA Champions League final between Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan, which will be played on May 31 in Munich. The match will be Kovacs’ third European final in the last 4 years. The 40-year-old referee has previously officiated the UEFA Europa Conference League final in […]
Over 70 museums across Romania will open their doors after hours for the 21st edition of Night of Museums, one of the country's most anticipated cultural events. Held on the night of May 17, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore exhibitions, installations, and creative activities in an unconventional, late-night setting. From major […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan decorated Romanian star handball player Cristina Neagu with the Order "Faithful Service in the rank of Knight" during a ceremony on Monday, May 12. During the service, the official noted that Neagu gave Romanians many moments in which to feel proud. He also said that the athlete’s character, discipline, and courage, […]
The Praid Salt Mine, in central Romania, is still closed to tourists due to the flooding that took place following last week’s rains. Salt extraction activities are also halted due to the risk of collapse, while efforts are underway to remove the water accumulations. The management announced last week that the salt mine is temporarily […]
