The Commission decided today to send letters of formal notice to Poland and Romania for not correctly incorporating certain aspects of the Offshore Safety Directive (Directive 2013/30/EU) into their legal systems. In this Directive, the EU put in place a set of rules to help prevent accidents and respond promptly and efficiently should such accidents occur. Member States must ensure that companies to which they grant a licence for exploration or production are well financed and have the necessary technical expertise, and that they keep resources available to put them into operation when necessary. An independent authority needs to be in place in order to ensure that safety requirements are respected, as well as an adequate system to handle compensation claims in case of accident. Companies are fully liable for environmental damages caused to protected species and natural habitats. The Member States concerned have two months to address the shortcomings identified by the Commission. Otherwise, the Commission may decide to send a reasoned opinion.
The objections raised by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) over Romania’s second package of reforms are being examined by prime minister Ilie Bolojan, and solutions are likely to be reached with PSD interim leader Sorin Grindeanu, Liberal senator Daniel Fenechiu said on August 25, according to statements at the Senate cited by
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has returned to the meetings of the ruling coalition in Romania on August 25 after more than three weeks of boycott, and the four parties have reportedly agreed that the second package of reforms can be sent to Parliament for approval under the simplified procedure by the end of the […]
Romania’s pioneering independent theater festival, Undercloud, will celebrate its 18th edition this fall with 18 days of performances in 18 venues along Bucharest’s historic Calea Griviței. Organizers say the program spans a wide range of styles and themes, from intimate explorations of personal struggles to bold reinterpretations of classical and folk tales. The festival runs […]
Dacia Sandero was Europe’s top-selling car in July, the fourth monthly sales win for the small hatchback in 2025. The others came in January, February, and March. By outselling its competitors, the Sandero put an end to the three-month streak in which Renault Clio dominated this ranking, noted Autonews.com. After the first seven months of this […]
A 73-year-old motorcyclist was bitten by a bear on the famous Transfăgărășan mountain road on Saturday, August 23, according to the Argeș County Police Inspectorate. The incident took place in the Valea lui Stan area, on the road section between Poenari Fortress and Vidraru Dam. According to the police, the man “stopped on the road […]
Romania’s Foreign Ministry - MAE recently released a draft project to reintroduce a series of fees for consular services. The new fees will apply for certain categories of consular services at Romania’s diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad and will be published for public consultation on the MAE website. The new measures come as the government […]
