The closure of the Consulate General of Romania in Rostov-on-Don represents the response measure of the Russian authorities in order to ensure parity with regard to the diplomatic representation of Romania in the Russian Federation, respectively the diplomatic representation of the Russian Federation in Romania, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) informed in a Thursday's response to the request of Agerpres.The MAE reminds that on June 8, 2023, the Romanian side took the decision to cap the diplomatic and technical-administrative staff of the Russian Federation in Romania, with the consequence of their significant reduction.The respective measure was adopted in accordance with the provisions of art. 11 para. 1 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961), to adequately reflect the level of bilateral relations, drastically reduced by Romania after the start of the war of aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation.Except for the Embassy in Moscow, Romania has a Consulate General in Saint-Petersburg. The Russian Federation also has a Consulate General in Romania, in Constanta, attached to the Embassy in Bucharest.The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zaharova, announced in Wednesday's briefing the closing of the Consulate General of Romania in Rostov-on-Don."The Romanian side received an official notification according to which the Consulate General of Romania in Rostov-on-Don will cease its activity as of October 14. The functions of providing consular services in the respective constituency are transferred to the embassy of this country in Moscow", Zaharova said in the briefing transcribed on the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The measure follows the decision of the Russian side to denounce the bilateral intergovernmental agreement regarding the opening of the aforementioned consular office, adopted in December 2023, as a response to the unfriendly actions of the Romanian authorities, the spokeswoman argued, without elaborating.
President Nicușor Dan has nominated Senate president Ilie Bolojan, a leader of the National Liberal Party (PNL) and former interim president, for the prime minister seat. Dan said Bolojan is “the best person to carry out the needed adjustments in the state administration.” He pointed to Bolojan’s track record with reducing spending, and said he has […]
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The mayor of Timișoara, Dominic Fritz, announced on Friday, June 20, that two new bridges over the Bega River will be built in the city. The bridges will be financed with EU-backed funds worth over RON 130 million. The bridges in question are the Solventul Bridge, which will connect Gării Street to Dâmbovița Boulevard and […]
A Sarmatian necropolis nearly 2,000 years old was discovered after archaeological excavations were carried out at the Mehala II site in the municipality of Timișoara, in western Romania. Researchers discovered 15 inhumation graves, most arranged in rectangular pits with rounded corners, although some no longer retain their original outline, having been disturbed by the passage […]
The George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra will deliver on June 26 a concert marking Romania Day at the Osaka World Expo. Additionally, the Bucharest-based orchestra will present a series of other concerts and recitals, both within the Romanian Pavilion and outside, at Toyonara Hall in Osaka. The George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra's concerts will be conducted by […]
Sphera Franchise Group, the largest food service group in Romania, has opened its first Cioccolatitaliani store in the seaside resort of Riccione, in Italy’s Rimini tourist area. This marks the official launch of Sphera Group’s development plan for the premium Italian brand of coffee, gelato, and pastry. Under the plan, it will open four locations […]
