Romania is interested in expanding cooperation with Italy, within a multi-domain approach, Minister of National Defence Angel Tilvar said on Monday, in the context of a meeting with a delegation of Thales Alenia Space Italy and the ambassador of this country in Bucharest, Alfredo Maria Durante Mangoni."As far as defence cooperation is concerned, it is consistent at the level of all categories of forces of our army," added the Romanian minister, according to a National Defence Ministry (MApN) press release.The discussion agenda included topics related to the main Romanian Army equipment programmes currently underway or in preparation, reviewing the stages, specific procedures required by Romanian legislation and the role of the structures with responsibilities in the process of substantiating and approving the programmes for the provision of modern military equipment and techniques, the source said.The participants also discussed research and development projects within the framework of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) in which MApN collaborates with Thales Alenia Space Italia, aspects related to bilateral cooperation and the presence of Italian companies at the Black Sea Defence and Aerospace exhibition - BSDA 2024.At the end of the meeting, Minister Tilvar and Ambassador Durante Mangoni reiterated the readiness and the need to strengthen cooperation in the area of defence procurement, infrastructure and other areas of interest, through joint preparation and participation in projects promoted and financed by the European Union.
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
