The Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday adopted a draft law ratifying the Agreement between the Governments of Romania and the Republic of Moldova regarding the coordinated control on Romanian territory at the Galati (Romania) - Giurgiulesti (Republic of Moldova) road state border crossing point, on the way into our country.There were 293 votes cast in favour of the draft, 2 against and one abstention.The agreement was signed on November 20, 2024, in Bucharest.The normative act aims to facilitate the transit of persons and speed up the movement of goods, as part of the process of integrating the Republic of Moldova into the European Union and also as part of the support provided to the Ukrainian economy, seriously affected by the war, in cooperation with the European Union and the United States of America, the Defence Committee report states.According to the same source, the Agreement provides for the implementation of coordinated control at the Galati - Giurgiulesti crossing point, establishing the bilateral legal framework, the way of organizing the control, the responsibilities of the staff involved, the protection of personal data, the implementation procedures.This agreement applies for a period of 12 months starting from the date on which the coordinated control becomes operational. Any extension of the validity of the Agreement for new periods of 12 months is decided by agreement of the parties, based on the joint evaluation of the results of the control system, the extension being carried out through diplomatic channels.The Chamber of Deputies is the first to be notified, and the Senate is the decision-making body in this case.
How to Web Conference, the leading startup and technology event in Eastern Europe, will host multiple programs and formats for over 550 startups at its 2025 edition, taking place on October 1–2 in Bucharest. These programs are designed to support early-stage startups by offering valuable opportunities for growth, investor connections, and showcasing their innovations. “Our […]
Romanian state-controlled nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica (SNN) posted a higher-than-expected net profit in the first half of 2025, as stronger financial income offset a surge in windfall tax expenses, brokerage firm Swiss Capital said in a note published on Monday on BVB Research Hub. The company booked a net profit of RON 867...
Romania’s Energy Ministry unveiled the energy voucher platform on Wednesday, August 20. Citizens with low incomes who register on the platform will receive aid worth RON 50 (EUR 10) per month to pay for their electricity bills. Not everyone is eligible for the state aid. Only single persons with incomes below RON 1,900 (EUR 375) […]
Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan will go on a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on Saturday, August 23 - his first as head of the executive. The visit will include a series of activities carried out together with the prime minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean. According to the government, the […]
Romania’s famous Mud Volcanoes, located in the southern Buzău County, were recently scanned by experts from the National Institute for Earth Physics Research and Development with the help of drones equipped with modern sensors, in order to better understand the structure of the soil and the associated risks. INFP specialists, together with their partners Skyline […]
Romania’s residential market posted record apartment sales in July as buyers rushed to finalize transactions before the removal of the reduced VAT rate and the increase in the standard VAT from 19% to 21%, according to real estate consultancy Colliers. The VAT change came into effect as of August 1, driving a surge of last-minute […]
