The increase in natural gas prices is directed by the Russian Federation, through Gazprom, stated, on Friday, the Minister of Economy, Virgil Popescu, on Facebook."My opinion, regarding gas, is that after Nord Stream 2 is operational we will see a drop in price," claimed Virgil Popescu.On the subject of electricity prices, the Minister of Energy mentioned that the producers that don't use fossil fuels are presently selling energy at the marginal price on the market, in the context in which the Green Deal increased by over 100 pct the price of carbon certificates paid by producers of energy sourced from fossil fuels."Referring with electricity, the Green Deal led to an increase from 22 to 55 euro of the CO2 certificate. All the other producers that do not use fossil energy, that don't pay CO2, they sell energy with the marginal price of the market, that's the reason for this increase, corroborated with economic growth, with a return from the pandemic, an increase of electricity both in Europe and in Asia, where there is a lot of consumption. Both in electricity, as well as in gas, the increase of consumption was very high," said Virgil Popescu.The Minister of Energy stated that 10 million Romanians will receive this winter money from the Government for the payment of gas and electricity bills.Minister Popescu also showed that the main concern of the institution he leads is the creation of new production capacities for electricity and the development of the gas transport network, recalling that during the "Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum" conference he reiterated that the development of nuclear energy is essential for decarbonation.
Dacia Sandero was Europe’s top-selling car in July, the fourth monthly sales win for the small hatchback in 2025. The others came in January, February, and March. By outselling its competitors, the Sandero put an end to the three-month streak in which Renault Clio dominated this ranking, noted Autonews.com. After the first seven months of this […]
A 73-year-old motorcyclist was bitten by a bear on the famous Transfăgărășan mountain road on Saturday, August 23, according to the Argeș County Police Inspectorate. The incident took place in the Valea lui Stan area, on the road section between Poenari Fortress and Vidraru Dam. According to the police, the man “stopped on the road […]
Romania’s Foreign Ministry - MAE recently released a draft project to reintroduce a series of fees for consular services. The new fees will apply for certain categories of consular services at Romania’s diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad and will be published for public consultation on the MAE website. The new measures come as the government […]
Romania’s first bicycle path built on river dikes will be completed within three months, officials announced Sunday, August 24, in Bihor County, as reported by news agency Agerpres. Stretching 192 kilometers along the Ier, Barcău, Crișul Repede, Canalul Colector, and Crișul Negru rivers, the project...
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable treasure at the ancient site of Histria, shedding new light on daily life in the city during the Roman era, the National Museum of History of Romania (MNIR) announced. The discovery was made in the “Great Gate – Great Tower” sector, where a hoard of more than 40 coins and […]
Romanian tennis player Sorana Cîrstea jumped 41 places in the official Women’s Tennis Association - WTA ranking after winning the Cleveland tournament, which took place between August 16 and 23. The Romanian bested Anna Li 6-2, 6-4 in the Cleveland final, winning her third career WTA singles title. “It has been a wonderful week,” Cirstea […]
