President Klaus Iohannis reiterated on Thursday Romania's strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and for the right of this country to decide freely on its European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations."At today's EUCO I reiterated Romania's strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and for its right to freely decide on its European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations. We need to continue to pursue dialogue and seek a diplomatic resolution," Iohannis wrote on Twitter.He added that risks to European security are still critical."We need to continue our efficient coordination and demonstrate visible unity during this crisis, which enhances the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic area," Klaus Iohannis notes.Hde also declared on Thursday that in the event in which the security situation at the Ukrainian border will change, the European Union has an established reaction package and specified that Romania is ready for a possible flow of migrants from this country."If the situation will change (...), the reactions that we will have will be shared reactions, so each country will not act separately, but rather the European Union has a reaction package ready and they will be put into practice, but certainly, each has their specific problems. For example, we have over 600 kilometers of border with Ukraine and it is possible for a migrant flow to appear, and yes, we are ready for this situation and in matters of economic impact we are also prepared, we have specific measures prepared. But we must know very clearly, we want to have a diplomatic solution, nobody wants a sanction type solution, we want the situation on the Eastern Flank to be defused through de-escalation and by calming tensions," the head of state highlighted.On Thursday, president Klaus Iohannis took part in the informal reunion of the European Council, the topic being the latest evolutions regarding the security situation at the Ukrainian border and also at the 6th European Union - African Union summit, which will also continue on Friday. Also on Friday, the head of state will have, on the sidelines of the EU - African Union Summit, a meeting with the president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
Several archaeological pieces from the Dacia - Empire of Gold and Silver exhibition showcasing Dacian treasures from Romania have been stolen after an explosion at the Drents Museum in the Netherlands on the night of January 24 to 25. Among them, the famous golden Helmet of Coțofenești, c.a. 450 BC, which belonged to the National […]
In European offices, there is a steadily growing interest in spaces that are not only beneficial to productive work but also reflect a modern approach to ergonomics and aesthetics. Romania is also part of this trend, with more and more companies investing in modern offices that combine functionality with exceptional design. In this article, we'll […]
By Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, Dr. Ion I. Jinga Strasbourg, January 2025 Motto: “Precedents in history can furnish no other light than that of beacons, which give warning on the course to be shunned, without pointing out that which ought to be pursued.” Alexander Hamilton, Founding […]
A technical evaluation mission of the Secretariat of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) took place on January 20-23 at the General Secretariat of the Government (SGG).According to SGG, the major objective of the mission was to analyse and evaluate the implementation by Romania, as a candidate state, […]
The state budget deficit forecast for 2025 has increased to the average value of expectations of 7.3% of GDP and economic growth expectations are at the average value of 1.3%, according to the estimates of analysts from the CFA Romania Association.Public debt calculated as a percentage of GDP is expected to increase to 57% in […]
New orders in the manufacturing industry increased by 2.7%, in nominal terms, overall (domestic and foreign markets), between January 1 and November 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).In the same period, the evolution of new orders in the manufacturing […]
