President Klaus Iohannis met, on Thursday, in Washington D.C., with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress, Mike Johnson, with whom he discussed Euro-Atlantic collaboration and support for Ukraine.According to the Presidential Administration, Iohannis conveyed his appreciation for the attention shown by the American Legislature, especially the House of Representatives, for the cooperation with our country and with other European states in promoting Euro-Atlantic security and prosperity.The head of state welcomed the adoption by the US Congress of the assistance package for Ukraine, which is added to the support offered by the EU and the European states and which will have a "consistent" contribution to the preservation of the international order based on rules.The president also emphasized the commitment of the Romanian authorities to strengthen the strategic partnership with the United States of America, including in the field of energy security. In particular, he highlighted Romania's interest in playing a more important role in ensuring energy security at the regional level, the cited source states.At the same time, the head of state reviewed the recent developments in the bilateral relationship, with an emphasis on cooperation in the field of security, evoking the role of our country as a security provider.During the meeting, Klaus Iohannis emphasized the complex security situation in the Black Sea region, with transatlantic relevance, and welcomed the interest shown by the US Congress for it. He encouraged the continuation of the dialogue with representatives of the Parliament and the Government of Romania in order to identify possibilities for joint action aimed at achieving the objectives shared by the two countries.President Iohannis is on a working visit to the US. On Tuesday, he was received at the White House by President Joe Biden.
The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, Daniel, congratulated Pope Leo XIV for succeeding Pope Francis on Thursday, May 8. He expressed confidence that the new pope will continue to promote "the spirit of dialogue, peace, and cooperation between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church." "In a world facing multiple spiritual, economic, and […]
The organizers of the Untold festival announced they will offer a RON 150 (EUR 30) voucher toward the purchase of a festival pass to anyone who votes on May 18, during the second round of the presidential elections. In an online message, Untold representatives emphasized the connection between civic participation and the future of every […]
The Open Streets program, which sees the city's major arteries close for car traffic and become pedestrian areas, returns this weekend with a program of exhibitions, concerts, and a Festival of Lights. On Saturday, May 10, at 2:00 p.m., the public is invited to the Made in Romania exhibition, which presents a selection of civilian […]
Joseph Stiglitz, the famous economist and professor at Columbia University in New York, and winner of the Nobel Prize in economy in 2001, told an audience in Cluj, Romania, that governments must stimulate exports and key sectors when facing deficits. Stiglitz was in Romania on Thursday, May 8, to receive the title of Doctor Honoris […]
The Constitutional Court unanimously validated on Friday, May 9, the results of the first round of the presidential elections. It also rejected as unfounded a request to annul the elections filed by Sebastian-Constantin Popescu, the presidential candidate of the New Romania Party, it announced. The runoff, set for May 18, will see ultranationalist leader George […]
Bucharest's culinary scene welcomes back OLEA, the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel's celebrated Mediterranean destination, now reimagined with a fresh concept that blends authentic coastal flavours with contemporary sophistication. Following an extensive transformation, OLEA reopens its doors to offer guests a refined journey through the Mediterranean's sun-drenched culinary traditions, right in the heart of Romania's […]
