The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) reports new pieces of disinformation about the so-called preparations for the mobilisation of military reservists, following a post on X, where an internal Metrorex document is presented as proof that the mobilisation of reservists to go to Ukraine is desired.'We would like to draw your attention to a post made on the digital platform X on 21 May 2025, whereby an internal document of Metrorex S.A. is presented as "proof" of the preparations that the Romanian authorities are secretly making to mobilise reservists to be sent to Ukraine,' a press release by the Internal Affairs Ministry (MAI) sent on Thursday.According to the cited source, the disinformation comes in the context in which MApN recently communicated information about the organisation, between 26-31 May, of the training exercise for the evaluation of the mobilisation reserve in MOBEX OT-GR-TR-25, in the counties of Olt, Giurgiu and Teleorman.'In the press release we warn about the possibility of spreading false information on this subject,' the cited source shows.According to MApN, the administrative document used in this disinformation is issued by a Metrorex SA structure, for the implementation of legal procedures regarding the registration of employees with military obligations.'These procedures are routine, take place annually and have nothing to do with the security context generated by the invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine,' MApN said.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
