The spokesperson for the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE), Radu Filip, responded to the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zaharova, who referred to the Moldovan language, the former having stated that there is scientific evidence that it does not exist, being only the Romanian language.The spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zaharova, sent a message on Friday on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the birth of Dimitrie Cantemir, who "made a great contribution to preserving and strengthening Moldovan statehood and national identity, as well as to the development of Russian-Moldovan relations"."Moldova is a country with a rich and ancient history and culture. The formation of its statehood dates back to the middle of the 14th century. Some European states and languages did not exist at that time. The first book containing the term 'Moldovan land' dates from 1360. The formation the Moldovan language dates back to the middle of the last millennium. In the 16th century, the first dictionary appeared, the writing of which was based on the Cyrillic alphabet. Literary monuments from the 17th century in the Moldovan language have been preserved," said the official from Moscow, on this occasion."We remind Mrs. Zaharova that it was Prince Dimitrie Cantemir who clearly wrote, even in a book published in Saint Petersburg, that the inhabitants of the principalities of Wallachia and Moldova speak one and the same language. It is a solid and undeniable scientific proof, from beyond the centuries, that the so-called ?Moldovan' language does not exist. There is only the Romanian language", replied the spokesperson for the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a message sent on Friday.
Romanian deep-tech startup .lumen, the developer of what it says are the world’s first AI-powered glasses for the blind, has secured a new investment from EIT Urban Mobility, the European innovation community focused on advancing sustainable and inclusive urban mobility solutions. The value of the new funding round was not disclosed. The investment aligns with […]
The health spending per capita in Romania was the lowest in the EU, with spending less than half the EU average in 2023, the recently released report, State of Health in the EU - Romania Country Health Profile 2025, shows. At the same time, life expectancy in Romania is 5.1 years below the EU average, […]
Romania’s annual inflation rate stood at roughly 9.8% in November 2025, similar to October, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Food prices increased by 7.6% last month, while services rose roughly 11% and non-food goods climbed 10.7%. The consumer price index rose by 0.42% in November compared with October, while […]
Three French soldiers deployed in Romania as part of NATO’s Multinational Battle Group at Cincu intervened to save a truck driver following a serious traffic accident on the A3 Bucharest–Ploiești motorway, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said. The incident occurred earlier this week as the soldiers were traveling toward Ploiești and witnessed the truck crash...
Eight contemporary art galleries will present the works of the artists they represent at the third edition of the Smallest Art Fair in Town, an event dedicated to works on paper. This edition showcases works “investigating the state of wandering, disorientation, and rediscovery in the face of uncertainty.” Under the title In Dark Woods, A […]
Parents everywhere are asking an important question: What skills will truly prepare a child for a world defined by rapid change, global uncertainty, and the rise of artificial intelligence? For decades, schools focused entirely on academics. Today, research from neuroscience, performance psychology, and leading universities shows a different reality: The students who thrive long-term are […]
