Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu participated on Wednesday in Brussels in the conference The Black Sea Strategic Approach: Time to Deliver, an event organized by MEPs Dan Barna and Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Bulgaria) and hosted by the Romanian Representation to the EU, with representatives of the European institutions, specifically the European Commission and the European Parliament, members of the civil society and experts in the field, as well as representatives of the EU Member States in Brussels.The conference was aimed at facilitating the exchange views on the renewed strategic importance of the Black Sea in the new regional, European and international context, as reflected in the Joint Communication of the European Commission and the European External Action Service on the EU's Strategic Approach for the Black Sea Region.The debates tackled aspects regarding the concrete proposals for flagship projects included in the strategic document adopted on May 28, 2025, aimed at stimulating cooperation and promoting security, peace and resilience in the region. The speakers also highlighted the opportunities for cooperation between EU Member States and partner states in the region on priority areas of common interest, with a focus on maritime safety and security, countering of hybrid threats, protection of critical infrastructure, and the promotion of connectivity in the region.In her address, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu advocated the rapid implementation of the EU's strategic approach for the Black Sea region on all three priority action areas targeted - security, connectivity and increased resilience at the level of coastal communities. She pointed out that the success of this strategy depends on extensive cooperation between member states, European institutions, non-EU partners and the civil society.The Romanian top diplomat also insisted on the role of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova as essential pillars in the EU's strategic approach to the Black Sea, affirming that the EU's support for their European course, as reflected in the opening of accession negotiations, is a vital step for strengthening democratic resilience and stability in the Eastern Neighborhood.
Romanian gas producer Romgaz (BVB: SNG) has filed an action with the European Court of Justice against the European Commission, requesting the annulment of certain regulations that impose CO2 storage quotas on oil and gas companies. The company considers the quotas disproportionate. It is the first time that Romgaz has initiated a direct action against […]
Bucharest residents can donate clothes in good condition, non-perishable food, and toys for the families affected by the explosion that left 3 dead and many others injured, and nearly collapsed the apartment building in District 5 on Friday, October 17. "Following the devastating explosion in District 5, entire families have been left without housing, and […]
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Energy regulator ANRE has launched an investigation into whether the gas distributor followed proper safety procedures before the powerful explosion that killed three people and injured others at an apartment building in Bucharest’s Rahova district on Friday morning, October 17. According to
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Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that traverses Romania’s cultural, historical, and natural landscapes, has been awarded silver in the “Peace, understanding and inclusion” category at the 2025 Europe Responsible Tourism Awards. The initiative is organized by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism Global (ICRT Global). The award ceremony took place at the Press Club Brussels […]
