Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu and High Representative of Romania for the Reconstruction of Ukraine Mihai Jurca held a meeting on Thursday with European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, on the margins of the Ukraine Recovery Conference taking place in Rome, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced.According to the source, the discussions focused on Romania's strategic role in the region and the contribution that the Romanian defence industry can make to strengthening European security, including through the development of production and delivery capacities for the joint procurement of military equipment by EU member states.Minister Toiu presented Romania's needs and priorities in the context of the upcoming Omnibus legislation, underlining the shared commitment to continuing technical dialogue, simplifying joint procurement procedures, and facilitating access to EU funds dedicated to the development of the defence industry.During the meeting, Mihai Jurca also highlighted the key role of the SAFE European instrument, worth EUR 150 billion, in reinforcing European industrial cooperation in the defence area.The Romanian officials reiterated support for joint production initiatives, integrated procurement, and the development of a sustainable European-level response capacity, in close collaboration with partners.Minister Toiu reaffirmed Romania's commitment to actively contributing to strengthening European security, as well as to developing an innovative, interconnected, and resilient defence industry, capable of supporting both national defence and that of its allies.She also emphasised Romania's interest in deepening cooperation in the area of security and defence, as well as with other like-minded partners, and welcomed the most recent Security and Defence Partnerships signed with valuable EU partners - with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, agreed on 19 May, and with Canada, on 23 June.
Construction and real estate development company Novarion has announced its intention to list on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange by the end of the year or at the beginning of next year. Listing will take place following a EUR 70,000 grant obtained through the EU-backed National Recovery and Resilience Plan, or PNRR. […]
“The Robot Cellist,” the visionary project of international artist Fredrik Gran, will perform during GoTech World 2025, the largest IT and digital solutions expo-conference for the business environment in Central and Eastern Europe. Created by Swedish composer Fredrik Gran, “The Robot Cellist” reinterprets the cello through technology, blending tradition with innovation. It has already appeared […]
Romania is 7th in a ranking of the fastest Wi-Fi connections available onboard trains in 18 countries in Europe and Asia, according to an analysis by internet speed testing service Ookla. With a median download speed of 12.46 Mbps, Romania offers Wi-Fi more than twice as fast as Italy (4.78 Mbps) and Poland (4.72 Mbps), […]
Bucharest’s Botanical Garden will once again be illuminated this fall as the “Garden of Lights – Small World” exhibition opens to the public on October 24. The nighttime event will feature thousands of light installations, colorful lanterns, multimedia projections, and interactive displays inspired by landmarks and cultures from around the world. Visitors will embark on […]
The Metropolis Foundation announced the start of construction works on Romania’s largest pediatric psychiatry hospital, a project valued at over EUR 16.5 million. The new facility will be built within Bucharest’s “Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia” Psychiatric Hospital. The 3,900 sqm building will include modern wards, medical offices, occupational and virtual reality therapy rooms, sensory and […]
Global enterprise AI agent platform Wonderful announced on Monday, October 13, that it entered the Romanian market and appointed Lucia Stoicescu as Country Manager. Founded in early 2025 by Bar Winkler (CEO) and Roey Lalazar (CTO), Wonderful provides an integrated agent platform allowing enterprises to build, manage, and monitor AI agents serving customers. Winkler previously […]
