The Government approved in Thursday's meeting an emergency ordinance aimed at establishing the Romanian Agency for Technological and Industrial Cooperation for Security and Defense (ARCTIS).According to a press release sent by the Government Press Office, the adopted emergency ordinance aims at "reducing the bureaucracy and creating a modern, flexible organizational structure, according to the strategic defense review process", lessons learnt and good practices from the Community and Euro-Atlantic sphere.At the same time, the following are considered: the regulation of technological and industrial cooperation operations, in order to protect Romania's security interests and develop the technological base of the national defense industry.Solutions for the co-opting the Romanian industry in the implementation of the multi-annual endowment plan, as well as its re-technological, are also targeted.The management of ARCTIS will be ensured by a president with the rank of secretary of state appointed by decision of the prime minister upon the proposal of the Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism and by a vice president appointed by order of the minister of economy. The maximum number of posts is 50, excluding the president and vice-president.The staff and assets of ARCTIS are established by taking over the staff and assets of the Special Technical Procurement Compensation Office. The attributions, organization and functioning of ARCTIS are established by the Government's decision, the project also provides.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
