The Romanian authorities intend to take children from Gaza, who are currently undergoing medical treatment in Egypt, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luminita Odobescu, declared on Thursday.She participated, in Brussels, at the informal Foreign Affairs Council, which brought together the heads of diplomacy from the European Union. The conflict in the Middle East was also on the agenda."Everyone is aware that we need to continue helping the civilians in the Gaza Strip who are in a dramatic humanitarian situation. Romania's efforts are constant in this direction. We have sent several humanitarian aids, including to the Jordanian hospital. Our intention is as in next period let's take over children from Gaza. We are working in this direction", said the head of Romanian diplomacy, according to which the minors are being treated in Egypt, and the process of taking them over is ongoing.Odobescu pointed out that the security situation is "extremely volatile" and there is a risk of escalation in the region."Romania supports the current steps, the consistent efforts of the United States of America, together with Qatar and Egypt, to obtain a permanent ceasefire, to release the hostages and to allow unrestricted humanitarian access for civilians in Gaza. (...) What what is important is this coordination of the efforts of the European Union together with those of the USA, in order to reach an agreement in the parameters presented by the American side," she said.
The fund Cultura Face Bine, a national funding mechanism for cultural projects backed by private-sector financing, will begin supporting local cultural organizations in 2026. The fund aims to support grassroots cultural initiatives with a proven impact in their communities and which need resources to continue, develop, or transform their activities. The funding mechanism has been […]
The European Commission (EC) announced on Thursday, December 11, that it is referring Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to meet obligations under Ambient Air Quality Directives. According to the Commission, Romania has not ensured that its national air quality monitoring network complies with legally required standards on […]
The Bucharest Court of Appeal (CAB) held an unprecedented press conference on Thursday, December 11, in response to allegations raised in a recent media investigation published by Recorder, with court president Liana Arsenie firmly rejecting the claims. However, at the start of the press event, a judge from within the institution publicly stated that the […]
Romania’s Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) issued its first response to the Recorder documentary alleging systemic manipulation within the justice system, calling the investigation an amplification of a “campaign to destabilize judicial authority.” The council said on Thursday, December 11, that it will evaluate what measures need to be taken following the report. In a […]
MedLife, Romania’s largest private medical services network, announced on Wednesday, December 10, that it reached a market capitalization of EUR 1 billion on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The milestone secures its position as “the most valuable healthcare company” in the country. The achievement came nine years after MedLife’s listing on BVB in December 2016, […]
The Buzău Land UNESCO Global Geopark in Romania has become a “living laboratory” this week as a team of American researchers arrived to study microorganisms capable of surviving in extreme environments. The scientists, part of the interdisciplinary research organisation The Two Frontiers Project, are examining methane seeps, sulfur and petroleum springs, saline sources, and other […]
