The Minister of National Defence, Vasile Dincu, had a telephone conversation on Monday with the US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd J. Austin III, context in which the two spoke about the evolutions of the security situation from the Black Sea region in the context of the war in Ukraine and about NATO's efforts to strengthen the Allied position on the eastern flank.Also, a topic of discussion was the stage and putting into operation of the allied battle group in Romania, according to a Ministry of National Defence's release.During the talks, the two officials expressed concern over the current situation in Ukraine and reiterated their firm condemnation of the conflict, the crimes committed in Bucha and other localities in Ukraine, for which Russia bears full responsibility, according to the quoted source.The Romanian side thanked the US for its commitment and consistent contribution to ensuring the security of NATO's eastern flank, including in the Black Sea region, the repositioning of the Stryker Battalion, the deployment of F-16 and F-18 aircraft to strengthen the Air Policing missions in Romania being only a few concrete examples of the strength of the transatlantic relationship.During the talks, the two officials highlighted the humanitarian support offered on multiple levels to the Ukrainian partner and the need to coordinate actions to ensure its assistance.
A protocol car driven by former president Klaus Iohannis when he was a mayor, an Audi A6 3.2 FSI, is up for auction by the Sibiu City Hall through the A10 by Artmark Auction House, with a starting price of EUR 1,000. The car is included in the selection of the event titled “Time to […]
Romania will open the 2026 edition of the European Film Festival in Vienna with The New Year That Never Came, directed by Bogdan Mureșanu, according to a press release from the Romanian Embassy in Austria quoted by Agerpres. The screening will take place on February 19 at Stadtkino Wien, followed by a Q&A session with...
Concelex, a leading Romanian construction company, has been awarded a EUR 49.8 million contract by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for the construction of several technical facilities and administrative offices, as part of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant Unit 1 refurbishment project, operated by Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN). The refurbishment of Unit 1 is a cornerstone […]
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) announced on Monday, February 9, that it submitted the first part of its bid to host the UEFA Europa League final in 2028 or 2029 at the National Arena in Bucharest. The candidacy is backed by the Bucharest City Hall and the government, which have committed to supporting the project […]
Health minister Alexandru Rogobete said the Severe Burn Treatment Center in Târgu Mureș is expected to become operational by the autumn of this year. The facility, whose construction is nearing completion, is set to significantly strengthen Romania’s capacity to treat critically injured burn patients. In a Facebook post, the minister said that after the burn […]
Dog trainer Mikhail Ermakov received the Golden Buzz during Romania’s Got Talent show on Friday, February 6, after shocking the audience with his act. During the performance, named the “Ermakov Dog Academy,” dogs sat on benches and pretended to be students. They answered math questions and cleaned the blackboard. Mikhail’s act brought the audience to […]
