President Klaus Iohannis will welcome his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella, at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace on Wednesday, on the occasion of the latter's official visit to Romania, at the invitation of the Romanian head of state.According to a Presidential Administration press release, the official visit is a continuation of the dialogue at the highest level, marked by the historic moment of the state visit that President Klaus Iohannis paid to the Italian Republic in 2018, the first in 45 years, and by the third joint Romanian-Italian government meeting held in Rome on 14-15 February 2024.In 2024, Romania and Italy will celebrate 145 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, as well as 60 years since the establishment of Embassy-level relations, significant dates for the upward path of bilateral dialogue, the source mentions."In the context of the excellent relations between Romania and Italy, based on a solid bond, the official visit to Bucharest reconfirms the importance of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership, the dynamism of the multiple areas of bilateral cooperation, the contribution to the social and economic life of the Romanian community in Italy and the Italian community in Romania, as well as the common approaches in European, Euro-Atlantic and international fora. The two heads of state will also discuss issues related to European and global developments, with a focus on the EU Strategic Agenda and the security situation," the press release reads.According to the president's agenda, the two officials will have face-to-face and official talks at the end of which they will hold joint press statements.
Ten non-governmental organizations in Romania have issued a joint letter criticizing the executive for the emergency ordinance adopted on Thursday, January 16, which provides sanctions, including a turnover tax, for social media giants that fail to obey rules regarding electoral ads. Another government measure under fire from the opposition limits voting in the diaspora according […]
Dacia, part of the French Renault group, will launch several electric models to compete with Chinese brands for the affordable EV car market in Europe. The first electric model will be the next Sandero, which will appear sometime at the end of 2027, the brand's director, Denis Le Vot, said on Thursday, according to Reuters. […]
Happy 2025, dear Insiders, may it be a good year! And let it start with classics, some universal, some underground. Italian director Federico Fellini is one of the biggest names in the history of the medium. To say he was very influential is an understatement. He has his own adjective (Fellini-esque) while scenes from his […]
Romanian national airline Tarom announced the establishment of a new company, Tarom Tehnic, dedicated to providing maintenance and repair services for civilian aircraft, specializing in Boeing, Airbus, and ATR models. The new company is expected to generate revenues of up to EUR 10 million in its first year of operation, according to estimates from the […]
Romania has been named the special guest country at the 2026 Cairo International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture announced. The event will coincide with the celebration of 120 years of Romanian-Egyptian diplomatic relations. According to the ministry, the news was shared by Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, Egypt's minister of culture, during a press conference […]
Bucharest has started implementing a special recycling project that directly benefits stray animals. In Tineretului, Floreasca, and Circului parks, eco-friendly vending machines have been installed to provide food and water for stray cats in exchange for recycling bottles and aluminum cans. “Street cats lead a hard life, especially in winter. Food is essential for their […]
