Romania is about to deploy a new company, as part of the strategic reserve at the disposal of SACEUR, within the NATO KFOR operation in Kosovo, MApN reports.This happens as a result of the authorization by the North Atlantic Council regarding the addition of troops for the management of the current situation in the Western Balkans, the same source says.As a NATO ally and EU member state, Romania committed to contribute troops and equipment to the effort to maintain a stable security environment in the Western Balkans region.The deployment of this company is made in accordance with the provisions of the law regarding the participation of the armed forces in missions and operations outside the territory of the Romanian state, as stipulated by the CSAT Decision no. 225/2022 regarding the approval of the Plan for the use of the troops of the Romanian Army that are sent to missions and operations outside the territory of the Romanian state, in the year 2023.At the moment, Romania has almost 330 soldiers deployed in the theatres of operations in the Western Balkans, of which approximately 250 in Bosnia and Herzegovina (our country being one of the most important contributors with troops to the EU operation EUFOR ALTHEA in this country, where it plays the role of chief of staff, brigadier general level) and approximately 80 soldiers in Kosovo, in the NATO - KFOR operation.
East Grain Group and Poultry Investment SA have acquired the 45% stake previously held by UBM Group in UBM Feed Romania, thus becoming equal shareholders in one of Romania's largest feed producers, which will now operate under the brand Protena. East Grain is controlled by Czech agri-food group Agrofert, one of the largest agribusiness groups […]
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has appointed Ruxandra Băndilă as its executive director. Băndilă will coordinate FIC's activity and "will contribute to strengthening the dialogue with authorities, consolidating the organization's positioning as a reliable partner in promoting a stable and predictable business environment, as well as supporting Romania's becoming a competitive and attractive destination for […]
Romania’s European projects and investments minister, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that he will notify the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) regarding the purchase of electric minibuses for students with EU funds. The minister said that “multiple dysfunctions” were noted in how the EU funds were used in the project. Aside from notifying the EPPO, the minister […]
Only about 44% of employees in Romania say they have used AI in the past year, while the average usage rate in the 48 countries included in the report was 57%, according to the PwC Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 report. India and Vietnam are at the top, with 84%, followed by China (78%). […]
A new four-star hotel is set to rise next to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, following a EUR 45.5 million investment announced by real estate developer D. GROUP. The Wyndham Garden Bucharest Airport Hotel, scheduled to open in July 2027, will introduce the Wyndham Garden brand to Romania for the first time. Located 150 metres […]
Romania ranks 3rd in a European heatwave vulnerability ranking and will experience 3 heatwave events annually, lasting 17 cumulative days with average temperatures of 36.82°C, placing it ahead of all Mediterranean countries, according to new research from climate system experts at Reinders Corporation. The study analysed climate modelling data, heatwave frequency, and average temperatures across […]
