Drug use among in Romania's young people is an alarming phenomenon, President Klaus Iohannis said on Monday, adding that the subject will be included on the agenda of the next meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defence (CSAT). The CSAT is the body that gives direction to the institutions of force in combating phenomena that endanger national security. Once an issue is put on the CSAT agenda and there is a CSAT decision to combat that phenomenon, all the institutions of force are obliged to get moving."I want to mention now an alarming phenomenon, that of drug use in young people. It is a problem that concerns our society increasingly more, and I am glad that there is an increased interest in trying to find solutions to combat the scourge. I have decided to include this subject on the agenda of the next meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defence. The effects, the extent, the societal challenges of drug use, especially from a young age and in schools, are a serious challenge against individuals and national security," Iohannis told an opening of the school year ceremony at Secondary School No. 162 in Bucharest.He emphasised the importance of preventive and responsible behaviour."It is crucial that the younger generations understand from an early age the dangers and dramatic consequences of drug, alcohol and tobacco use," said Iohannis.He added that through education and awareness it is possible to "build a solid barrier against these threats." He also pointed out that it is vital to implement healthcare education programmes in schools to provide students with all the necessary information and tools to make sound choices on their own.Also attending the school year opening ceremony were Education Minister Ligia Deca and Bucharest District 1 Mayor Clotilde Armand.
Wizz Air will add a route connecting Brașov, in central Romania, to Katowice, in Poland, beginning next year, the Brașov International Airport announced. The route will become operational on March 31, 2026, with flights operating every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In the upcoming winter season, the airline will operate seven routes to five countries from […]
IT Genetics, a company specializing in digitalizing services, aims to have its shares tradable at the Bucharest Stock Exchange by the end of this year, with the amount to be raised estimated at approximately EUR 2 million. The ITG group will be listed, not just IT Genetics, which is nevertheless the main pillar of the […]
Romania’s current transport minister, the Social Democrat Ciprian Șerban, offered bribes to representatives of a forest district in Iași County as a young businessman in 2012, according to recently surfaced documents and recordings. Șerban gave bribes at least six times before reporting the offense to the National Anticorruption Directorate. He did so only after being […]
David Popovici has won the gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle final at the World Championships in Singapore. It is his second win at the event, after the gold medal in the 200-meter freestyle race two days ago. The Romanian swimmer finished the race with a time of 46.51 seconds, ahead of Jack Alexy, who […]
PPF Real Estate, a global developer and investor with a real estate portfolio exceeding EUR 2 billion, announces the completion of infrastructure works for ARC, its new state-of-the-art office project in the Basarab area. The construction progresses on schedule. Reaching ground level marks, a key milestone in the development timeline. The project is moving forward […]
BRD Groupe Societe Generale, the fifth largest bank in Romania by assets, registered a net profit of RON 764 million (EUR 150 million), up 10% compared to the same period in 2024. The net loan portfolio, including leasing financing, increased by 17.4% during the mentioned period, marking a significant growth in corporate lending by 23.8% […]
