Upon the request of the minister of foreign affairs, the charge d'affaires of the Russian Embassy to Bucharest was summoned today, Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following the identification in Tulcea county of fragments from drones used by the Russian army in attacks on Ukrainian ports, a press release of the Foreign Ministry reads. The Foreign Ministry representative conveyed the firm protest of Romanian authorities and condemned the repeated attacks of the Russian forces on Ukrainian civil infrastructure, and requested their immediate cessation. He reminded that targeting civilian objectives represents war crimes. He also pointed out the irresponsible character of the military hits, in the immediate proximity of Romania's border, which endanger national security. On a broader plane, he pointed out the exclusive responsibility of the Russian Federation, as a result of the aggression against Ukraine, for the serious deterioration of security at the Black Sea.
Discovery said it is bringing Romanian creativity and craftsmanship back into the spotlight with the return of Produs în România/Made in Romania, its first local production in recent years. The new episode airs on October 26, featuring two renowned brands that embody tradition and innovation - Gerovital and Cemacon. This month’s episode also introduces a […]
Romania will be able to keep three coal-fired energy units operational until 2029, following a renegotiation with the European Commission of the decarbonization timetable for the national electricity production, according to energy minister Bogdan Ivan. The minister had been warning about the possibility of a blackout, namely, a temporary, widespread loss of electricity. By keeping […]
The authorities announced extensive traffic restrictions for Sunday, October 26, as Bucharest prepares for the consecration of the newly built National Cathedral. The Romanian Patriarchate will host a series of ceremonies to mark the occasion, expected to draw thousands of participants. According to the Interior Ministry, several major roads in central Bucharest...
The European Commission has approved Romania’s revised National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), a funding package worth EUR 21.4 billion, prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday, October 22. The revised facility includes EUR 13.57 billion in non-reimbursable grants and EUR 7.84 billion in low-interest loans, aimed at boosting investment in infrastructure,...
The Piatra-Neamț City Hall will build a palliative care hospital with financing provided from non-reimbursable European funds, mayor Adrian Niță announced. More than 3,000 patients need palliative care services in the county annually, the mayor said, quoted by Agerpres. ...
Employers who hire people older than 30 and registered with the Public Employment Service (SPO) to train them in the workplace can receive a monthly subsidy of RON 2,250 (approximately EUR 450) per apprentice, the Bucharest Employment Agency (AMOFM) announced. The funding is available as part of the project Formactiv - Training and Active Work, which […]
