The draft decision regarding the approval of the National Strategy against Organized Crime 2021-2024 is on the agenda of the Government's Wednesday session.The draft provides that the strategy will be implemented through the action plan, which establishes specific activities and projects, with the mentioning of budgets and financing sources, as well as the institutional terms and responsibilities.The Monitoring Committee for the strategy is established, formed of one representative each, from the leadership positions, at least the level of director, within the Justice Ministry, the Internal Affairs Ministry, the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, the Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT).The chair of the committee is the representative of the Justice Ministry. Among the attributes of this committee are the formulation of recommendations and proposals of measures to institutions and authorities with attributes in the realm of the fight against organized crime, in view of ensuring the coherence and efficiency of the process to implement the provisions of the strategy and the annual informing of the Prime Minister and the Supreme Council for the Country's Defence regarding the implementation stage of the objectives established in the strategy, through the annual monitoring report.
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 […]
