The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luminita Odobescu, on Tuesday received the representatives of the Group of accredited Arab ambassadors in Bucharest, in which context she thanked them for facilitating the repatriation of 212 Romanian citizens from Lebanon, and reminded them that their safety is a priority of our country.According to a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussions focused on the security situation in the Middle East, especially the recent developments along the Israeli-Lebanese border, and the need to immediately identify solutions that would lead to the de-escalation of tensions and avoid an escalation in the region.The Romanian official expressed concern about the volatility of the situation in the Middle East, which has the potential to degenerate into a conflict on an even wider scale, with multiple civilian victims of all parties involved. In this regard, he called for the use of all available diplomatic channels to identify potential solutions that could lead to the reduction of tensions, a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, the protection of the civilian population and at the same time the continuation of humanitarian aid for the affected civilians.The Minister of Foreign Affairs informed about the humanitarian efforts carried out by Romania since the beginning of the crisis in the Gaza Strip, namely the numerous installments of humanitarian aid, as well as the taking over of some pediatric patients, highlighting that they will continue in the future. At the same time, he recalled that Romania promptly responded to the requests received from the Lebanese authorities, with a humanitarian flight to Beirut taking place on October 4.
A lynx that had fallen into a well near Romania's Parângul Mare peak was rescued by mountain rescuers from Gorj County, who descended approximately 15 meters to retrieve the animal. After sedating the animal, the rescuers descended into the well, immobilized it, and brought it to the surface. The lynx was unharmed and was subsequently […]
The Romanian Gymnastics Federation announced on Wednesday, January 8, that athletes Ana Maria Bărbosu and Lilia Cosman will continue their studies in the United States. Bărbosu, 18, has been admitted to Stanford University, while Lilia Cosman, 17, will attend Michigan State University. Federation officials discussed the gymnasts’ training schedules and objectives with representatives from the […]
Authorities in Arad, western Romania, apprehended the first two migrants attempting to leave the country illegally after Romania’s full accession to the Schengen Area. The individuals, citizens of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, were found traveling on a bus heading to Germany. The two were uncovered after a random inspection by border police officers from the […]
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air said it would resume flights to Tel Aviv from Bucharest and Iași. Tickets can already be booked online via the airline’s website and app. Flights from Bucharest to Tel Aviv will be resumed on January 15, and from Iași starting March 25, the company announced. From Bucharest, flights will be operated […]
Starting in February, Dr. Beatrice Mahler, Associate Professor, will teach the first optional course on Narrative Medicine and Clinical Doctor-Patient Communication at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Agerpres reported. The course aims to rebuild trust between patients and...
Romania’s ailing state airline Tarom was recently ranked among the worst in the world by AirHelp, a company that specializes in obtaining compensation from airlines. The ranking, however, does not provide a complete methodology and includes a low number of airlines. Tarom appears along airlines such as Tunisair (Tunisia), Buzz (Poland), Nouvelair (Tunisia), Bulgaria Air […]
