Călin Georgescu, the far-right populist who surprisingly emerged as the first-round winner of last year's annulled presidential elections, announced on Sunday evening, November 2, that he will not get involved in the upcoming...
Minister of National Defence Angel Tilvar had a meeting on Monday evening with the US ambassador to Romania, Kathleen Kavalec, during which they discussed, among other topics, the recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian river ports near Romania's border, MApN said in a press release sent on Tuesday.The agenda of the meeting included discussions on the impact of the Russian Federation's war of aggression in Ukraine on regional security, with a focus on the situation generated by the recent attacks on Ukrainian river ports near Romania's border.Minister Tilvar expressed his concern about the intensification of these attacks and said that MApN is working with central and local structures with competence in the field of civil emergencies.He also stressed the importance of supplementing NATO's air policing missions, expressing thanks for the US decision to deploy F-16 aircraft to Romania in the coming period and underlined the consistent support of the US for the advancement of the F-16 Training Centre project in Romania, which represents "an important resource in the high quality training of Romanian pilots, as well as those from allied and partner states, including Ukraine"."I appreciate the support of the United States in strengthening the allied defence posture on the Eastern flank and of deterrence of any aggression against Romanian and NATO territory. We continue to act by assuming our role responsibly in the allied security architecture on the Black Sea, where we are a pillar of stability," said the Defence minister, as quoted in the press release.According to MApN, ambassador Kavalec underlined the US commitment to continue to provide assistance to Romania to strengthen its defence capabilities and to contribute substantially to strengthening allied defence and deterrence on the Eastern flank.
Călin Georgescu, the far-right populist who surprisingly emerged as the first-round winner of last year's annulled presidential elections, announced on Sunday evening, November 2, that he will not get involved in the upcoming...
With the date of this year's Bucharest mayoral elections set, the list of candidates for the job is taking shape as the parties that are part of the governing coalition have announced their proposals, and several independents are also joining the race. The governing coalition has set the date for the elections to decide the […]
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, France celebrates the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau — the first wine of the harvest, young, fresh, and full of life. This joyful tradition has become a global symbol of conviviality, elegance, and the French art de vivre. In Bucharest, the celebration continues this year with an […]
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) announced Bucharest’s candidacy to host the Europa League final in 2028 or 2029 at the National Arena, according to the FRF official website. The Europa League final represents a high-profile sporting event on a European scale. Istanbul will host the Europa League final in 2026, followed by Frankfurt in 2027. […]
Three cats from Romania received the top distinctions during the 2025 World Cat Championship held in Bucharest. Wild Forest’s Nordri, an imposing white Norwegian Forest Cat born in Romania, conquered the supreme title of 2025 World Champion, defeating over 750 cats from 35 countries. Nordri’s son, Wild Forest’s Quasar, aged 7 months, was also named […]
A report by the Romanian Court of Accounts, conducted between April and November 2024, which analyzed the organization and functioning of communes and small towns in relation to the population served, shows that, depending on the number of inhabitants, many towns and communes no longer meet the criteria for inclusion in their respective categories. According […]