Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu will be present on Thursday at the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers (Gymnich type), hosted by the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council, in Toledo, where they will discuss the war in Ukraine and the situation in Niger.According to the MAE, the ministers will hold informal exchanges of views on the topics on the agenda of the Gymnich meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba, Nigerien Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou, and President of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Omar Touray.Discussions on Russia's aggression against Ukraine will focus on EU's military support for the Ukrainian armed forces in the context of the current counter-offensive, as well as the EU's long-term security commitments, following the informal discussions of European Defence Ministers which preceded the informal meeting of European Foreign Ministers.The European officials will also discuss EU support for the peace formula proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.Ahead of the UN General Assembly Summit in September, European Foreign Ministers will coordinate to ensure effective diplomatic efforts at EU level in dialogue with third partners to mobilise the widest possible global support for the peace formula.Recent developments in Niger will be addressed in the context of the deteriorating security environment and humanitarian situation on site following the July 26 coup d'état and the forcible seizure of power by the military junta led by General Tchiani. The objective will be to coordinate EU's response to the current crisis, both in terms of EU's interests in the region and the request for support from ECOWAS, a regional organisation that plays a key role in managing the humanitarian situation in the region.
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first president after the fall of communism in December 1989 and one of the country’s most influential and controversial political figures, died on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 95. His death was announced by the government, which expressed condolences to his family and stated that details regarding the state funeral […]
A large medieval cemetery was discovered this week at the Hasdeu High School in Lugoj, western Romania. The complex may have extensions into the surrounding yards and a high historical importance. Although the excavations are only just beginning, with an estimated 10% of the necessary work completed so far, the discoveries have already showed promise. […]
A trilateral working meeting for the creation of a regional cybersecurity alliance between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine took place on July 30 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The establishment of such a union would boost Romania's role in region. "The National Cybersecurity Directorate considers that the initiative to establish a cybersecurity coalition between Romania, […]
Two Dacian gold bracelets from the collection of the National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) have been recently 3D scanned as part of a digital preservation project highlighting these exceptional archaeological pieces. The initiative, launched by the museum, aims to showcase the artistry and cultural significance of Dacian goldsmithing. Crafted with remarkable skill, the spiral-shaped […]
Arad, a city in western Romania dubbed the “Little Vienna,” will organize a celebration of its history and culture in the Austrian capital, between August 8 and 20. The Days of Arad Culture begin on August 8 with the photo exhibition "Arad of Yesterday and Today," which will highlight the architectural connection of the city […]
In a report published on Tuesday, August 5, the Group of States against Corruption, or GRECO, said that Romania has fully implemented two of the 26 recommendations made in the 2023 Fifth Round Evaluation Report on preventing corruption and promoting integrity among top executive functions of the central government and law enforcement. Out of the […]
