Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu attended a telephone consultation session on Thursday with Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser to the President of the United States, as well as senior officials from the Bucharest 9 Format (B9) - foreign ministers and national security advisers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) informs.According to a release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the topics of discussion at the meeting focused on both recent US contacts with the Russian Federation and the complex developments in NATO's Eastern Neighborhood and the Black Sea. Discussions followed President Klaus Iohannis' participation in President Joe Biden's December 9 meeting with the leaders of the Bucharest Format."During the discussion, we welcomed the organization of these in-depth US consultations with Romania and the European Allies in the Bucharest Format 9 (B9), which send a clear and firm signal on the strong commitment of the US and NATO to the security and stability of allies, including those on the Eastern Flank, as well as on Allied unity, which is essential for NATO," the release read.At the same time, the conversation reiterated the serious concern about the security situation in the region, including the Black Sea, with effects on Euro-Atlantic security as a whole. In this context, the need to continue, in a coherent, balanced and unitary manner, the efforts to strengthen the Allied position of deterrence and defense on the Eastern Flank was highlighted. The importance of appropriate steps and responsible approaches leading to the escalation of the situation was also emphasized.Finally, the importance of the strength of the transatlantic relationship and the unity of the Alliance was reiterated, with the American side assuring that it will continue the dialogue with all allies and partners, including with the use of the B9 Format.
A protocol car driven by former president Klaus Iohannis when he was a mayor, an Audi A6 3.2 FSI, is up for auction by the Sibiu City Hall through the A10 by Artmark Auction House, with a starting price of EUR 1,000. The car is included in the selection of the event titled “Time to […]
Romania will open the 2026 edition of the European Film Festival in Vienna with The New Year That Never Came, directed by Bogdan Mureșanu, according to a press release from the Romanian Embassy in Austria quoted by Agerpres. The screening will take place on February 19 at Stadtkino Wien, followed by a Q&A session with...
Concelex, a leading Romanian construction company, has been awarded a EUR 49.8 million contract by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for the construction of several technical facilities and administrative offices, as part of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant Unit 1 refurbishment project, operated by Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN). The refurbishment of Unit 1 is a cornerstone […]
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) announced on Monday, February 9, that it submitted the first part of its bid to host the UEFA Europa League final in 2028 or 2029 at the National Arena in Bucharest. The candidacy is backed by the Bucharest City Hall and the government, which have committed to supporting the project […]
Health minister Alexandru Rogobete said the Severe Burn Treatment Center in Târgu Mureș is expected to become operational by the autumn of this year. The facility, whose construction is nearing completion, is set to significantly strengthen Romania’s capacity to treat critically injured burn patients. In a Facebook post, the minister said that after the burn […]
Dog trainer Mikhail Ermakov received the Golden Buzz during Romania’s Got Talent show on Friday, February 6, after shocking the audience with his act. During the performance, named the “Ermakov Dog Academy,” dogs sat on benches and pretended to be students. They answered math questions and cleaned the blackboard. Mikhail’s act brought the audience to […]
