Romanian Senate Chairman Nicolae Ciuca says Iraq can count on Romania's support in reforming its state institutions, but also in its economic reconstruction.Ciuca on Monday welcomed a parliamentary delegation from Iraq led by Dylan Ghafour Saleh, chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Iraqi legislative body."To Romania, the security of this traditional trading partner is essential for the stability of the Middle East region. Iraq is a major producer of oil and gas, with which we could resume energy co-operation. I told Iraqi lawmakers and committee chairman that Iraq can count on our support in reforming state institutions, but also in rebuilding the country's economy. The Iraqi side wants to deepen trade co-operation by importing grain from us and attracting Romanian investment to their country," Ciuca wrote in a social media post on Monday.He added that, diplomatically, Romania facilitates dialogue between Iraq and the EU and NATO on business and security issues."Romania already has an active and visible contribution to Iraq's stability through our military presence there. I know the situation closely, as I took part as a general in the Antica Babylonia mission carried out in Iraq in 2004, when I led Romanian troops in the first battle that actively involved Romanian soldiers after 1945," Ciuca added.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
