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.
The service center for the banking Societe Generale Group, the Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, announced the appointment of Laurent Mirjol as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. The new CEO will oversee the activities and develop the strategy of Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Romania. With over 20 years of experience in the […]
During a press conference held on Monday, July 14, Romanian president Nicușor Dan defended the recent tax hikes enacted by the government, underlining the need to reassure creditors and lower the country’s public debt. Nevertheless, he said that the VAT increase was decided by the government. In the presidential campaign, then-candidate Nicușor Dan promised to
The famous Pompidou Center in Paris will organize a retrospective of the complete works of Romanian director Radu Jude between September 23 and October 11. The retrospective brings together films made over twenty years by the prolific Romanian director. The event will open and close with two of the most recent films, namely “Kontinental 25” […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan presented the expenses incurred in the electoral campaign and who the main donors were during a press conference on Monday, July 14. Over the first and second rounds of the presidential elections, Dan's campaign spent over RON 60 million (EUR 12 million), and the biggest individual donors were Măriuca and Florin...
Haleon, a global leader in consumer health, has appointed Wael Kaskas as General Manager for its Hungary, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia cluster. With a strong background in FMCG, consumer healthcare, and supermarket retail, Kaskas brings extensive experience in managing billion-dollar portfolios and leading business transformations, the company said. Before this role, Kaskas was responsible for […]
Vadoo Fest returns on August 21–24 to the meadows of Vadu Oii, Buzău County, with a new edition that invites participants to slow down and reconnect. Now in its seventh year, the festival promises a special experience rooted in nature, music, and human connection. This year’s line-up blends depth and groove, featuring Grammy-winner Judith Hill, […]
