Romanian President Klaus Iohannis attended the opening of the United Nations Conference on Climate Changes in Paris on Monday, on which occasion he said the Agreement in this field should be legally binding and the participating countries should make a proper contribution.According to a release issued by the Presidential Administration, Iohannis spoke in an address about the "major challenge" posed at a global level by the climate changes and argued in favour of common actions in this respect. He underlined that it is important for the Paris Agreement on climate changes to be legally binding, to ensure the participation of all the parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Changes and include commitments to curb the emissions from all the involved parties. At the same time, the Romanian president stressed the Agreement should allow the participating states to make an adequate contribution to the collective effort of maintaining the global average temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius, in a manner that should correctly reflect the responsibilities and capabilities they have available (including in terms of the financial contributions), while at the same time creating opportunities for sustainable development for all. Iohannis underscored that the global transition to a low-carbon emission economy should be part of our legacy for the future generations, the President's Office said.
Bucharest Coffee Festival returns this weekend, from March 21 to 23, at Hala Laminor, bringing together coffee professionals and enthusiasts from Romania and abroad. The 2025 edition will host over 200 exhibitors, including producers, roasters, and distributors, across a 5,000-square-meter space. Attendees can explore a wide variety of specialty coffee, accessories, and brewing equipment, with […]
The National Authority for Consumer Protection in Romania, or ANPC, has put forward for public consultation an order that will require economic operators to inform consumers about the commercial markup applied to marketed products, relative to the producer's base price. In the draft order, ANPC argues that the consumer’s right to information is a fundamental […]
Romanian tax agency ANAF has put up for sale the factory of infamous disinfectant-maker Hexi Pharma. The company was involved in a major scandal regarding diluted disinfectants delivered to hospitals years ago. The controversial company, now in insolvency, has debts of RON 17.6 million to the Romanian state, and the Prosecutor's Office attached to the […]
On March 22, 2025, Romania will join millions globally in marking the 19th edition of Earth Hour, a powerful movement organized to raise awareness about environmental issues. This year's Earth Hour coincides with World Water Day, with initiatives emphasizing the need to protect and regenerate vital water resources. In Romania, WWF said it is using […]
Soulmates Ventures, a Prague-based Venture Capital (VC) firm, is strengthening its commitment to sustainable innovation with a EUR 50 million fund, increasing initial investments to up to EUR 3 million per startup, with follow-on funding totalling up to EUR 5 million to ensure long-term support. Investing under Article 9 of the SFDR, the accelerator and […]
The Public Transport Company of Timișoara (STPT), a major city in western Romania, said it will discontinue its electric scooter service, TroTM, starting this year. The decision comes due to concerns about the service’s efficiency and economic sustainability. Despite initial expectations, the TroTM service has seen limited usage, with only 350 users per month and […]
