U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command visited Poland and Romania, Feb 4 – 5, 2025, to discuss various defense issues including regional security dynamics and recent airspace incursions, US Embassy to Bucharest informs. In Poland, Hecker met with senior leaders of the Polish Armed Forces, including Inspector of the Air Force Maj. Gen. pilot Nowak Ireneusz, to discuss the U.S.-Poland Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. The EDCA enhances security cooperation and the long-standing defense partnership between the U.S. and Poland. He also visited various operational sites where he reinforced exercising Agile Combat Employment (ACE), refining tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve military readiness, tactical proficiency, and In Romania, Hecker was hosted by Lt. Gen. Leonard-Gabriel Baraboi, chief of the Romanian Air Force. Hecker then toured the Romanian Air Force 90th Airlift Base near Bucharest, and the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) at the 86th Fetesti Air Base. He also met with Chief of the Romanian General Staff, Gen. Gheorghita Vlad. Both Poland and Romanian air forces are integrating significant capabilities in support of NATO’s collective defense, including Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) and their forthcoming fifth generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Throughout the trip, Hecker thanked both Allies for their steadfast commitment to peace and security in Europe. (Photo:https://www.af.mil/)
Vaunt, a Romanian real estate technology platform, is expanding into the United States after surpassing 80 clients and a transaction portfolio of nearly EUR 860 million. The expansion targets New York and Miami specifically. “Vaunt is a platform that helps real estate developers manage the sales process from the moment they receive the building permit until […]
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Meta Estate Trust, a holding company active in the real estate sector and listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) under the symbol MET, announced that it signed the mandate agreement with its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dan Petrișor. The appointment decision was made by the Board of Directors on October 31, and the […]
Former star coach Emerich Jenei, one for Romania's best, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 88. He achieved the greatest performance of Romanian football: winning the European Champions Cup with Steaua București on May 7, 1986, in Seville, in the famous final against F.C. Barcelona. Emeric Alexandru Ienei (Imre Sándor Jenei) […]
