Romania has facilitated the transport of Ukrainian grain and makes an essential contribution to the security milieu in Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and the Black Sea region, Japanese ambassador in Bucharest Takashi Katae declared on Monday as he hosted a reception organized on the occasion of Japan's National Day, which coincides with Emperor Naruhito's birthday.In the speech given on this occasion, the Japanese diplomat referenced the war in Ukraine and Russia's brutal violation of the rules-based international order.Human dignity is threatened, said the ambassador, adding that his country is open to defense cooperation with Romania.Takashi Katae also spoke about the cooperation of the two countries in the field of infrastructure, mentioning the project for Metro Mainline 6 and bringing to mind that last year the Braila suspension bridge was commissioned, a construction that symbolizes not just a bridge between the two countries, created with cutting-edge Japanese technology, but also Japan-EU cooperation. The diplomat added that this bridge ensures connectivity not only within Romania, but also with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.Attending the event, Senate President Nicolae Ciuca declared that "for Romania, Japan represents a formidable economy, an ancient and impressive culture and a country that we are happy to call our friend."Ciuca voiced appreciation for Japan's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "It has proven that it is a dedicated partner in the rules-based international system and that it is determined to continue contributing to global peace and security," said the Senate head.Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja referred in his intervention to relevant cooperation plans with Japan. "The nuclear power program is fundamental, and Japan has a long tradition and extraordinary results, from large nuclear power plants to small modular reactors," he said.Culture Minister Raluca Turcan emphasized that "Romania and Japan are linked by strong values, mutual respect, friendship and shared interests that concern the international agenda." The minister also said that works on the Japanese Tea Room at the National Art Museum in Bucharest will be completed this September.
The third breast milk bank in Romania has opened at the Sibiu County Hospital, following a RON 13.5 million (about EUR 2.7 million) investment aimed at modernizing the hospital’s neonatology department. The modernization project, financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, included the replacement of old equipment, a 20% increase in the number of […]
President Nicuşor Dan stated on Wednesday, July 30, in a press conference that the current system, which allows magistrates to retire under the age of 50 with a pension higher than their salary, is absurd. He also criticized the Superior Council of Magistracy, or CSM, for the current “disorderly” state of the Romanian justice system. […]
Forty Romanian firefighters and eight fire trucks left for Greece on Wednesday, July 30, to participate in firefighting missions, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations said. Between August 1 and September 15, Romania will take part in the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) program aiming to support the Greek […]
Integrated facility and property management services provider Nazca has opened its first office outside Italy, its domestic market, in Bucharest. Nazca expects revenues of over EUR 1 million next year in Romania, and in the next 3 years, the growth plan aims to reach EUR 10 million, with target sectors being office buildings, retail, industrial […]
The 19th edition of TIFF Sibiu, one of the local editions of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), the largest film event in the county, will present a program of international films and the latest productions by Romanian fillmakers, who will attend the event. The festival takes place between August 7 and August 10, with […]
Moldovan carrier Flyone will add a route between Bucharest and Munich starting in October. The flights to Munich will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This adds to the flights it has connecting the Romanian capital to Tel Aviv, Brussels, and Verona. With these routes, the airline is responding to the constant demand from […]
