Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu had a telephone conversation on Tuesday with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, during which she congratulated the Turkish side on the occasion of the centenary of the Republic of Turkey and stressed the "particular importance" of the strategic partnership between the two countries.According to a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) press release on Tuesday, Luminita Odobescu reconfirmed the importance of strengthening the bilateral Romanian-Turkish relations based on a consistent political-diplomatic dialogue and a substantial economic cooperation, stressing the particular importance of the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the Republic of Turkey.The two officials exchanged views on the security situation in the State of Israel and the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to ensure the provision of humanitarian support to the population of the Gaza Strip.At the same time, it was agreed that greater coordination should be achieved with a view to the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and the prevention of the risk of an escalation of violence in the region, the MAE said.The two dignitaries agreed to maintain close coordination on topical issues of the international and regional agenda, with a focus on the security situation in the Black Sea, the press release added.
On October 30, 2025, Envisia will host the 3rd edition of the Future of Boards Gala. The event brings together board members, executives, and governance ecosystem partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing responsible leadership, corporate governance, and high-performing boards. The six award categories celebrate individuals and boards who, through courageous decisions and integrity, create […]
The European real estate debt market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by stabilized interest rates, competitive lending, and renewed investor confidence. According to AEW’s latest research, the credit financing gap across Europe is narrowing, with improved lending conditions helping to ease refinancing pressures that have weighed on the sector in recent years. Between […]
French retail chain Carrefour may want to sell its stores in Romania and exit the market, according to the French publication L’Informe. Moreover, it would also like to get rid of its operations in Poland and Argentina, according to the same source. So far, Carrefour has reportedly only analyzed a possible exit from the local […]
Romanians are not looking forward to Black Friday with more enthusiasm than last year, according to a recent survey. The main reasons are economic instability and the decline in purchasing power. Around 22% of Romanians say they will not buy anything on Black Friday 2025, and only 15% of Romanians plan to spend more compared […]
Cristina Ghițulică, a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies (Politehnica Bucharest), was elected as the first woman president of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, or ENQA. Ghițulică is the director general of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. She was elected to head ENQA […]
The Bucharest National Opera and the Kinetobebe Association announced “The Dance of Velvet Steps,” a premiere performance for the audience with special needs, on Sunday, November 16. The show consists of a ballet performance adapted and made accessible for children and adults with disabilities. The performance is primarily addressed to children and adults with special […]
