On Thursday, President Klaus Iohannis promulgated the law on the ratification of the agreement by which Romania grants 100 million euros, in non-reimbursable funds, to the Republic of Moldova.The agreement between the Government of Romania and the Government of the Republic of Moldova concerns the implementation of the technical and financial assistance programme based on the non-reimbursable financial aid amounting to 100 million euros.Signed in Chisinau on February 11, the agreement is the main instrument by which Romania will provide support to the Moldovan authorities in their efforts for sustainable development, advancement through reforms and rapprochement with the European Union.The document allows the granting by the Romanian Government of a non-reimbursable contribution amounting to 100 million euros to the benefit of the Republic of Moldova, a contribution that will be payable within 7 years from the date when the agreement comes into force. It shall cease at the moment of full absorption by the Republic of Moldova of the funds made available through it. The implementation of the agreement may be extended for a maximum period of 3 years.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
