The development of partnership for energy transition between the government of Romania and the Romanian economic sectors, under the aegis of the Interministerial Committee regarding climatic changes (milestone 414 target of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience) was approved, through memorandum by the executive in the last meeting in December 2023.According to a press release, this memorandum approved the framework for the establishment of partnerships for energy transition that the Government has committed, through milestones 413 and 414 of the PNRR, to launch with the economic sectors in Romania in order to establish together the ways to achieve the goal of climate neutrality assumed at the country level. "In order to meet the climate change priorities for 2023 and 2024 related to the development of an Industrial Plan for Romania and partnerships for energy transition, the memorandum provides for the conclusion of cooperation protocols with the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, the Ministry of Energy, the National Agency for Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests and the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitisation," the release said. It is also planned to adopt a public policy document, under the coordination of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, to create the necessary basis for the development of a medium- and long-term Industrial Plan for Romania in the context of the European Green Deal, as well as to develop a methodological framework for developing, monitoring and evaluating energy transition partnerships.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
