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.
The fund Cultura Face Bine, a national funding mechanism for cultural projects backed by private-sector financing, will begin supporting local cultural organizations in 2026. The fund aims to support grassroots cultural initiatives with a proven impact in their communities and which need resources to continue, develop, or transform their activities. The funding mechanism has been […]
The European Commission (EC) announced on Thursday, December 11, that it is referring Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to meet obligations under Ambient Air Quality Directives. According to the Commission, Romania has not ensured that its national air quality monitoring network complies with legally required standards on […]
The Bucharest Court of Appeal (CAB) held an unprecedented press conference on Thursday, December 11, in response to allegations raised in a recent media investigation published by Recorder, with court president Liana Arsenie firmly rejecting the claims. However, at the start of the press event, a judge from within the institution publicly stated that the […]
Romania’s Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) issued its first response to the Recorder documentary alleging systemic manipulation within the justice system, calling the investigation an amplification of a “campaign to destabilize judicial authority.” The council said on Thursday, December 11, that it will evaluate what measures need to be taken following the report. In a […]
MedLife, Romania’s largest private medical services network, announced on Wednesday, December 10, that it reached a market capitalization of EUR 1 billion on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The milestone secures its position as “the most valuable healthcare company” in the country. The achievement came nine years after MedLife’s listing on BVB in December 2016, […]
The Buzău Land UNESCO Global Geopark in Romania has become a “living laboratory” this week as a team of American researchers arrived to study microorganisms capable of surviving in extreme environments. The scientists, part of the interdisciplinary research organisation The Two Frontiers Project, are examining methane seeps, sulfur and petroleum springs, saline sources, and other […]
