The World Bank has supported Romania in its efforts to combat nutrient pollution for the past two decades, with over 110 million euros invested in local communities and with assistance given to the Government to strengthen administrative capacity, Anna Akhalkatsi, country manager for Romania, said on Tuesday within the World Bank, according to a press release from the Ministry of the Environment.She participated, together with the minister of the Environment, Mircea Fechet, at the final conference of the "Integrated Control of Nutrient Pollution" (CIPN) project. The project is part of the Romanian Government's efforts to ensure the implementation of the Nitrates Directive, which aims to reduce nutrient pollution from agricultural sources.The CIPN project was financed by the Government of Romania, with a loan from the World Bank, and took place in two financing phases. The first phase started in 2008 and ended in 2017, financing a number of 86 manure management platforms. The additional financing of the project was allocated until December 2023.For her part, Adriana Petcu, secretary of state for Water within the MMAP, emphasized that the project had ambitious interventions, allocating about 70% of the funds for construction works and the equipment necessary for the management of manure at the local level.The conference was also attended by Cosmin Buteica, Environment specialist, World Bank, Jeanne De Jagher, Team Leader Nitrates, European Commission, specialists from the mini8stry, but also representatives of local public authorities from the beneficiary localities of the investments financed by project. The debates brought to the attention of those present, the lessons learned, the positive experiences, but also technical and operational aspects that will be able to be integrated into the implementation schemes of the future financing programs available.The map of communal manure collection platforms, built through the "Integrated Control of Nutrient Pollution" project, is available on the project website www.apanoastra.ro, Platforms section.
On November 20th, 2025, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) celebrated 30 years since its reopening, organizing a series of anniversary events along with various representatives of the Romanian capital market. Three decades ago, the first transactions took place on the BVB, and the Romanian investment landscape as we know it today began to take shape. […]
With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve created the new Collection of Boromir Infused Cozonac with natural vanilla syrup and pistachio. Unique, slightly moist, and richly filled, our latest assortments of Boromir Infused Cozonac make every festive moment with your loved ones even more special. Each bite melts in your mouth, bringing warmth, comfort, […]
Romanian airline AnimaWings announced on Friday, November 21, that starting in 2026, it will operate five new air routes from Timișoara International Airport, serving holiday destinations in Italy and Greece. The new connections include Athens (ATH), Olbia – Sardinia (OLB), Kefalonia (EFL), Thessaloniki (SKG), and Kavala (KVA). “We want Timișoara to become a reference point […]
President Nicușor Dan promulgated a law establishing October 29 as Queen Marie Day, following the bill’s adoption by the Chamber of Deputies on October 28, news agency Agerpres reported. The new law designates the date as a day dedicated to commemorating the life and historical contribution of Queen Marie of Romania. On October 29, public […]
Horaţiu Potra, the mercenary leader with alleged ties to Russia who previously fled Romania, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days after his extradition from Dubai. He is investigated for attempted actions against the constitutional order, violation of the regime of weapons and ammunition, and violation of the regime of explosive materials. The same preventive […]
Nicușor Dan is the political figure in whom Bucharest residents have the most trust, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. The former mayor, now head of state, is followed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. More precisely, 44.2% of the total sample state that they have quite a lot or very much trust in Nicușor […]
