The Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday that is set to adapt national legislation for enforcing the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which supports media pluralism, editorial responsibility, protects journalists from abusive surveillance and intimidation, and provides protection for sources.According to a Culture Ministry release, the implementation in Romania of Regulation (EU) 2024/1083 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 11, 2024 - known as the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) regarding Media Freedom - is an important process which takes effect from August 8, when the regulation becomes mandatory in all EU member states."The Media Freedom Act supports press freedom, media pluralism, editorial responsibility, requiring adaptation of national legislation, especially for the clear definition of media service providers beyond television and radio, as well as for the balanced regulation of digital actors without compromising the freedom of expression. Transparent criteria for licensing, approval and sanctioning the press are required, avoiding overregulation and supporting the depoliticization of decisions. The measures aim to protect journalists from abusive surveillance and intimidation, and provides protection for sources. Obligations regarding media ownership transparency and public funding for press institutions are also imposed. Mechanisms will be established to combat governmental or economic interference in editorial activities, ensuring true editorial independence," the release mentioned.The implementation of the Regulation is coordinated by the Culture Ministry and includes the collaboration with institutions of the state - Parliament, the National Audiovisual Council (CNA), the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM), Public Media SRR (Romanian Radio Broadcasting Society) and SRTV (Romanian Television Society), with civil society, with professional press associations, the quoted source mentioned.At European level, the member states which are in different stages of implementation: some of them such as Finland and Ireland, already have a harmonized legislative framework, while others, such as France, Poland and Slovakia, are still in the drafting or public consultation phase. Romania continues the legislative process and is set to complete the proposals for additions and amendments for the current regulatory framework, proposals which will be subjected to public consultation, the Culture Ministry conveyed.
Romanian gas producer Romgaz (BVB: SNG) has filed an action with the European Court of Justice against the European Commission, requesting the annulment of certain regulations that impose CO2 storage quotas on oil and gas companies. The company considers the quotas disproportionate. It is the first time that Romgaz has initiated a direct action against […]
Bucharest residents can donate clothes in good condition, non-perishable food, and toys for the families affected by the explosion that left 3 dead and many others injured, and nearly collapsed the apartment building in District 5 on Friday, October 17. "Following the devastating explosion in District 5, entire families have been left without housing, and […]
RoPower Nuclear, the developer of the SMR (small modular reactor) project in Doiceşti, Romania, announced the signing of a contract with Studsvik Scandpower, one of the global leaders in software dedicated to nuclear fuel analysis, on Friday, October 17. The president of the Swedish group emphasized that Romania is setting an important precedent for the […]
Energy regulator ANRE has launched an investigation into whether the gas distributor followed proper safety procedures before the powerful explosion that killed three people and injured others at an apartment building in Bucharest’s Rahova district on Friday morning, October 17. According to
In the first half of 2025, Romania ranked 52nd worldwide among the countries most frequently affected by cyber activities, according to the new Microsoft Digital Defense Report. The sixth annual report, covering trends from July 2024 to June 2025, emphasizes that traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Modern defenses and strong collaboration between industries […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that traverses Romania’s cultural, historical, and natural landscapes, has been awarded silver in the “Peace, understanding and inclusion” category at the 2025 Europe Responsible Tourism Awards. The initiative is organized by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism Global (ICRT Global). The award ceremony took place at the Press Club Brussels […]
