The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luminita Odobescu, on Wednesday reiterated Romania's support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic path, along the lines decided at the NATO Summit in Bucharest in 2008, as well as our country's interest that the anniversary Summit in Washington next year marks a step forward in Kiev's relationship with NATO.The head of the Romanian diplomacy participated in the session of the NATO-Ukraine Council (NUC), which ended the meeting of foreign ministers from the NATO member states, held in Brussels, on November 28-29.In her intervention, according to a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Romanian minister reiterated her support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognized borders, reaffirming Ukraine's sovereign right to decide on its foreign and security policy.She condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked and unjustified military invasion of Russia in Ukraine, reiterating the fact that it represents a flagrant violation of international law.Luminita Odobescu also emphasized the importance of strengthening political and practical support measures for Ukraine, in order to strengthen the resilience of Ukrainian institutions. In this context, he referred to Romania's multidimensional and comprehensive support for Ukraine and the objective to continue on this line, as long as it will be necessary.
The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, Daniel, congratulated Pope Leo XIV for succeeding Pope Francis on Thursday, May 8. He expressed confidence that the new pope will continue to promote "the spirit of dialogue, peace, and cooperation between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church." "In a world facing multiple spiritual, economic, and […]
The organizers of the Untold festival announced they will offer a RON 150 (EUR 30) voucher toward the purchase of a festival pass to anyone who votes on May 18, during the second round of the presidential elections. In an online message, Untold representatives emphasized the connection between civic participation and the future of every […]
The Open Streets program, which sees the city's major arteries close for car traffic and become pedestrian areas, returns this weekend with a program of exhibitions, concerts, and a Festival of Lights. On Saturday, May 10, at 2:00 p.m., the public is invited to the Made in Romania exhibition, which presents a selection of civilian […]
Joseph Stiglitz, the famous economist and professor at Columbia University in New York, and winner of the Nobel Prize in economy in 2001, told an audience in Cluj, Romania, that governments must stimulate exports and key sectors when facing deficits. Stiglitz was in Romania on Thursday, May 8, to receive the title of Doctor Honoris […]
The Constitutional Court unanimously validated on Friday, May 9, the results of the first round of the presidential elections. It also rejected as unfounded a request to annul the elections filed by Sebastian-Constantin Popescu, the presidential candidate of the New Romania Party, it announced. The runoff, set for May 18, will see ultranationalist leader George […]
Bucharest's culinary scene welcomes back OLEA, the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel's celebrated Mediterranean destination, now reimagined with a fresh concept that blends authentic coastal flavours with contemporary sophistication. Following an extensive transformation, OLEA reopens its doors to offer guests a refined journey through the Mediterranean's sun-drenched culinary traditions, right in the heart of Romania's […]
