We are living in a complicated period, fraught with challenges, and these require a firm response, based on professionalism, cooperation and fidelity to constitutional values, acting President Ilie Bolojan declared on Wednesday at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace, as he welcomed a delegation of the Association of Francophone Constitutional Courts (ACCF)."The Association of Francophone Constitutional Courts is an essential platform for promoting the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in the French-speaking area," Bolojan stressed, adding that through the voice and actions of its members, this umbrella organization of rule of law guardians "supports democratic values, from the separation of powers in the state to the defense of fundamental rights and freedoms.""When constitutional courts act in solidarity, share best practices and support each other, the citizens' assurance and trust in respect for the constitutional order stands to gain," added the acting president.Bolojan brought to mind that the Constitutional Court of Romania takes over the Association's presidency on Wednesday, "an important responsibility which requires coordination, representation and promotion of common goals.""Romania supports this mandate and remains a reliable partner in the French-speaking area," the head of the state pointed out.In the end, Ilie Bolojan called for cooperation, arguing that "when states cooperate, they become stronger and their institutions are more functional, and the exchange of experience helps adapt to a constantly changing international environment."
The medieval fortress of Orăștie, in western Romania, was reopened on Monday, August 18, to the general public, after several years in which it underwent a process of conservation and restoration. The fortress, located in Hunedoara County, is now part of the local tourist attractions in the Mureș Valley. “We are inaugurating an important project […]
The famous Babele Cabin, located at an altitude of 2,206 meters on the Bucegi plateau near the Sphinx and Babele formations, was put up for sale for EUR 1.6 million. Built in 1970, the building is in an advanced state of degradation and requires renovation. It has a total of 20 rooms and over 1,760 […]
One of Bucharest’s most popular summer events is back as Cinema în Aer Liber kicks off its 2025 edition on the Insula Artelor in Titan Park. Running from August 19 to September 14, the festival will transform the island into an open-air movie theater, offering audiences four weeks of free evening screenings. This year’s lineup […]
Maria Dănilă, from Constanta, is the first woman in Romania to climb the K2 peak, in the Karakoram mountain range on the border between China and Pakistan. With this climb, she completed the list of the highest peaks in the world, according to Protv.ro. K2 is not only the second-highest peak...
More than 65% of 12th grade graduates from private schools with a dual curriculum in Romania (Class of 2024–2025) have been admitted to prestigious international universities in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, according to a study conducted by the Romania Education Alliance (REA) – the first national network bringing together high-performing private […]
Romania’s Ministry of Energy published on Monday, August 18, an ordinance designed to establish a Cybersecurity Incident Response Center in Energy. The new center will prepare the country’s energy sector to face expected and complex cyber threats, according to its initiators. The authors of the project say that the liberalization of the national energy market, […]
