In a plenary sitting on Monday, the Romanian Senate held two moments of silence, in memory of the victims of the war in Ukraine, which started two years ago, and in memory of National Liberal Party (PNL) senator Catalin Toma, who died on Saturday.On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine on four fronts, brought war back to Europe and triggered an international crisis with lasting effects.Another moment of silence took place for Catalin Toma, a senator in the 2016-2020 legislature."On Saturday, Catalin Toma, a senator in the previous legislature, passed away; he was a man whom many of our colleagues knew, which is why I ask you to hold a moment of silence. At 46 years old, unfortunately, he passed away," said the leader of PNL senators, Daniel Fenechiu.The president of Vrancea County Council, Catalin Toma, died on Saturday morning at a hospital in Bucharest, where he had arrived a day earlier in critical condition.
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
