Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu on Monday welcomed the adoption of the new sanctions package on Russia (the fifth package), stressing the importance of its effective implementation, and expressed readiness to discuss new sanctions, a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) informs in a press release sent on Monday.He has attended a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Luxembourg.Regarding the crisis in Ukraine, Minister Bogdan Aurescu expressed concern over the growing reports of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Ukraine and stressed Romania's support for the efforts of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate them. He also showed that Romania upholds the provision of financial and human resources support for the ICC in order to fulfill its mandate, the cited source states.The head of the Romanian diplomacy also presented the Romanian authorities' measures of support for Ukraine, also mentioning, in addition to the support of the refugees on the Romanian territory, the functioning of the humanitarian hub in northeastern Suceava. He welcomed the announcement of the European Commission, through Commissioner Adina Valean, of the partial liberalization of road freight transport coming to the EU from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, through the granting of transit and bilateral transport rights between the EU and the two countries and the recognition of professional competence certificates.In the context of managing the current challenges related to Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the Romanian Minister stressed the potential of the initiative for Ukraine's reconstruction effort, but also for increasing the resilience of the Republic of Moldova and that of the immediate regions - the Eastern Neighborhood, Western Balkans and Asia. He called for higher priority to be granted to the energy sector and to the connectivity projects in the field.
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Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
