Romania's Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu on Wednesday welcomed Canada's special envoy for the EU and Europe Stephane Dion for an exchange of views on the crisis generated by the Russian aggression against Ukraine, as well as the one generated by the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7.According to the Romanian Foreign Ministry (MAE), Odobescu highlighted the importance of keeping up transatlantic unity and co-operation with international partners who share the values of democracy and human rights, in this particularly difficult context.At the same time, she reconfirmed Romania's firm position on providing support to Ukraine for as long as it takes.She also underscored the importance of implementing the decisions of the NATO Summit in Vilnius regarding forward presence and the consolidation of the eastern flank, along with the need for increased attention of the transatlantic partners to the Black Sea region, a space of strategic importance, materialised aslo by sustained support for Moldova.Odobescu reiterated the importance of continuing NATO support to Romania to reduce the risks on the border with Ukraine amidst Russia's attacks on Ukraine.In his turn, Dion commended Romania for its efforts related to Ukraine, which are extremely well perceived in Canada, a country where a very large Ukrainian community lives.The two officials pointed out the excellent state of the ties between Romania and Canada, both bilaterally and multilaterally, with emphasis on close co-operation within NATO and the EU-Canada format."From a bilateral perspective, Ambassador Dion underlined the importance of energy co-operation, where Canada's involvement is traditional, substantial and consolidated. Collaboration in the civil nuclear power sector, including transition towards less polluting energy sources, is an area of excellence and reflects the complex nature of the bilateral relationships,' according to MAE.
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The body of Romanian former justice minister Rodica Stănoiu was exhumed on Monday, December 15, after prosecutors opened an in rem case regarding her suspicious death, Digi24 reported. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the former minister may have been killed through negligence. ...
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Art Safari will relocate to Amzei Square in central Bucharest in 2026, where it will operate under a new format titled Art Safari New Museum, following more than a decade of pop-up exhibitions hosted in historic buildings across the capital. After 12 years, 17 editions, and more than 1 million visitors, the exhibition platform will […]
In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It's a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols […]
