The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) has opened an office in Brussels to represent the CCIB in its relations with European Union (EU) institutions, including the European Parliament, the European Council, and the European Commission (EC), as well as with specialized agencies and related offices.According to a press release from the Bucharest Chamber, sent on Thursday, a cooperation protocol was signed at the inauguration between CCIB, represented by President Iuliu Stocklosa, and Cristian David, appointed Head of the CCIB Representation Office in Brussels.The event was also attended by Catalin Grigorescu, president of the Chamber Policy Section within the CCIB leadership board, and Gabriela Iftene, executive director of CCIB."Through this protocol, the Brussels Representation Office will ensure the CCIB's representation in relations with European Union institutions, including the European Parliament, the European Council, and the European Commission, as well as with specialized agencies and related offices,' the release stated.At the same time, the agreement will help strengthen direct ties between the CCIB and international organizations with economic and commercial activities, aiming to promote the interests of the Bucharest and Romanian business community, support participation in joint projects, and enhance CCIB's role within European and international networks.
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 […]
