Romania's ambassador to Moscow Cristian Istrate laid flowers at the Solovetsky Stone in Moscow mourning the unexpected and shocking death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Romanian Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday in a post on the X platform (formerly Twitter).''Our thoughts go out to his family and to all the people in Russia who hope for democracy, freedom and dignity,'' the Romanian Foreign Ministry said.Alexei Navalny, who was serving a 19-year prison sentence for "extremism" in an Arctic prison, died on 16 February in detention, according to Russian authorities.Arguing that forensic procedures are ongoing, Russian authorities have so far refused to hand over the body to the family, even though his supporters believe the Russian regime is trying to cover up a crime, accusations again rejected by the Kremlin.The West and Navalny's supporters say Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible for the death of the opposition leader. The Kremlin has denied any involvement and said Western claims that Putin is responsible are unacceptable.
The Romanian delegation concluded its participation in the Balkan Senior Championships in Volos, Greece, with a total of 9 medals, out of which 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. The gold medals were won by athletes Rareş Toader in shot put (20.74 meters), Alin Firfirică in discus throw (63.15 meters), Alina Rotaru-Kottmann in long […]
Romanian locomotive manufacturer Softronic Craiova has signed a contract with RS Lease Slovakia for the delivery of two Transmontana locomotives, which will be produced in the Craiova plant and delivered in the first half of 2026. The six-axle electric locomotives are designed for the demands of heavy freight transport, but are also adaptable to other […]
The Romanian heavy metal band Trooper returns to Sala Palatului on February 28, 2026, with the show “Regeneza,” a journey through its entire discography, along with special guest Blaze Bayley, Iron Maiden’s vocalist from 1994–1999. The concert is a transformation and a return to the spiritual roots of the band, according to lead singer Alin […]
Full Moon, the festival showcasing horror and fantasy films, will hold its tenth edition next month in Biertan, a village in Sibiu county known for its UNESCO-listed fortified church. The festival will present this year a program of 16 films, six of which are national premieres. The edition's headliner is Radu Jude's Dracula, an international […]
Rheinmetall is expanding both its presence in Romania and its status as a manufacturer and service provider for the Romanian armed forces, according to a statement from the company. The new facilities will focus on the local production of ammunition and Lynx infantry fighting vehicles. The expansion initiative focuses on local production of the Lynx […]
PPC blue, part of Public Power Corporation (PPC) Group, will install 60 EV charging points on European routes in Romania and Greece using EU funding. The company will receive up to EUR 2.76 million as part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) program. The "East Europe Electric Route" project […]
