Defence minister Angel Tilvar had a meeting, on Wednesday, with the ambassador of France in Bucharest, Nicolas Warnery, the two discussed the strategic priorities in defence, in the context of the evolution of the security situation in the Black Sea region and the continuation of the war of aggression launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as well as about collaboration within NATO, the EU, but also bilaterally.According to a press release from the Ministry of National Defence (MApN), the minister of National Defence reiterated the importance of the Strategic Partnership between Romania and France, especially on the security dimension, highlighting the activity of the Cincu Battle Group and its role in increasing the level of training and interoperability between NATO forces present in Romania.In this context, Tilvar emphasized the joint efforts at NATO level in the coming period, in order to prepare the allied decisions that will be adopted at the anniversary summit in Washington in July.The two officials pointed out the importance of continuing bilateral cooperation in the field of defence, in order to identify the optimal ways by which the two states can strengthen their collaboration regarding the funding programs for the endowment and development of the military capabilities necessary to counter the new threats, MApN shows.
Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB) has been shortlisted for the Student Mental Health Initiative of the Year category in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025, becoming the only school in Romania to appear on this year’s shortlist. The nomination recognises CSB’s pioneering, student-led approach to promoting well-being across the Secondary School and reflects the […]
The Romanian Film Festival UK (RFF25UK) begins this week with a program showcasing a selection of new and archive Romanian feature films, documentaries, and shorts. The festival will open with the UK premiere of Traffic, Romania's 2026 Academy Awards entry. The film is directed by Teodora Ana Mihai from a screenplay by Palme d'Or–winning filmmaker […]
The government is preparing a major overhaul of state-owned companies, deputy prime minister Oana Gheorghiu announced on Monday, November 24, unveiling plans for a unified registry and initial reforms targeting 10 key enterprises. According to her, Romania currently has 1,502 state-owned companies, including 230 at central level and 1,272 under local authorities. Among central entities, […]
Two Romanians reportedly forced open an emergency exit and ran after the plane that was preparing to take off for Bucharest from Cologne, southwestern Germany, on Friday, November 21. The two, aged 28 and 47, were late for boarding, at which point they broke an emergency window and activated a button to open a secured […]
NOËL, the longest-running designer gift fair in Romania, will hold its 16th edition on December 13–14 at Unirea Shopping Center in Bucharest. The event will feature more than 100 designers presenting handmade and curated gifts, including unique pieces, capsule collections, and seasonal items. The fair will host creators from Romania as well as artists from […]
Romania will celebrate its National Day on December 1 with a large military parade in Bucharest featuring Romanian and allied troops. The event will also showcase an extensive display of military equipment and aircraft at the Arch of Triumph. More than 2,900 servicemembers and specialists from the Ministry of National Defense, Interior Ministry, Romanian Intelligence […]
