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."
Romanian deep-tech startup .lumen, the developer of what it says are the world’s first AI-powered glasses for the blind, has secured a new investment from EIT Urban Mobility, the European innovation community focused on advancing sustainable and inclusive urban mobility solutions. The value of the new funding round was not disclosed. The investment aligns with […]
The health spending per capita in Romania was the lowest in the EU, with spending less than half the EU average in 2023, the recently released report, State of Health in the EU - Romania Country Health Profile 2025, shows. At the same time, life expectancy in Romania is 5.1 years below the EU average, […]
Romania’s annual inflation rate stood at roughly 9.8% in November 2025, similar to October, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Food prices increased by 7.6% last month, while services rose roughly 11% and non-food goods climbed 10.7%. The consumer price index rose by 0.42% in November compared with October, while […]
Three French soldiers deployed in Romania as part of NATO’s Multinational Battle Group at Cincu intervened to save a truck driver following a serious traffic accident on the A3 Bucharest–Ploiești motorway, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said. The incident occurred earlier this week as the soldiers were traveling toward Ploiești and witnessed the truck crash...
Eight contemporary art galleries will present the works of the artists they represent at the third edition of the Smallest Art Fair in Town, an event dedicated to works on paper. This edition showcases works “investigating the state of wandering, disorientation, and rediscovery in the face of uncertainty.” Under the title In Dark Woods, A […]
Parents everywhere are asking an important question: What skills will truly prepare a child for a world defined by rapid change, global uncertainty, and the rise of artificial intelligence? For decades, schools focused entirely on academics. Today, research from neuroscience, performance psychology, and leading universities shows a different reality: The students who thrive long-term are […]
