The European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Valean, says that she is not aware of the existence of road maintenance works affected by Ukrainian trucks in Romania, but she admitted that the infrastructure is "very stressed by this heavy traffic on roads that are not necessarily prepared or optimal for this type of transport" and that a solution would be for a large part of this traffic to move to the railway."It is probably a fact that our infrastructure is very stressed by this heavy traffic on roads that are not necessarily prepared or optimal for this type of transport, that are not necessarily in the transport corridors, to have certain technical specifications. It is a reality. It's the same situation in Moldova, Poland and the whole region," Valean declared during a meeting with Romanian journalists on Tuesday in the European Parliament in Strasbourg."If there are projects that can be financed by the European Commission or partners to improve the infrastructure needed now, they will be well received", said Valean, stating that "infrastructure needs have an open door in Brussels and international partners"."The European Commission does not settle invoices. There must have been a project, a description, a technical explanation, etc. There is flexibility, which was communicated as such, because if it was necessary for a member state to some investments, it was said: make the investments and after that the money can come from cohesion or from something else, but in any case there are some strict rules based on which the money is granted. I don't know of such a project in particular" from Romania, Adina Valean said."Romania is also the European Union, it is also the European Commission, there is no need for someone else to settle them, it is part of everything (...) We are not necessarily doing a favor to anyone in particular. Because, if you think about it, the passage of goods through Romania, in whatever context it may be, be it on the Danube, be it through the ports, that it uses Romania's infrastructure, it is done against taxes, as it is done everywhere. Nothing is free, so to speak. After all, there are operators who use a certain type of infrastructure, it is not humanitarian aid," the European Commissioner for Transport also declared.
During a meeting on Monday, May 12, the Cluj-Napoca Local Council approved a draft resolution that imposes smoking restrictions in several public spaces in the city, including public transport stations, parks, and sports facilities. The resolution was adopted with 22 votes in favor and 3 abstentions, and will come into effect 90 days from the […]
An internal survey by Romanian Business Leaders, which does not have national representativeness but was answered by 417 entrepreneurs, shows that 62% of entrepreneurs expect to have to make layoffs, while a third expect the number of employees to remain the same. The expected layoffs are directly connected to the possibility of Romania choosing a […]
Romanian Istvan Kovacs will be the main referee for the UEFA Champions League final between Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan, which will be played on May 31 in Munich. The match will be Kovacs’ third European final in the last 4 years. The 40-year-old referee has previously officiated the UEFA Europa Conference League final in […]
Over 70 museums across Romania will open their doors after hours for the 21st edition of Night of Museums, one of the country's most anticipated cultural events. Held on the night of May 17, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore exhibitions, installations, and creative activities in an unconventional, late-night setting. From major […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan decorated Romanian star handball player Cristina Neagu with the Order "Faithful Service in the rank of Knight" during a ceremony on Monday, May 12. During the service, the official noted that Neagu gave Romanians many moments in which to feel proud. He also said that the athlete’s character, discipline, and courage, […]
The Praid Salt Mine, in central Romania, is still closed to tourists due to the flooding that took place following last week’s rains. Salt extraction activities are also halted due to the risk of collapse, while efforts are underway to remove the water accumulations. The management announced last week that the salt mine is temporarily […]
