Romania and Belgium signed a Memorandum in the field of agriculture and rural development which has in view to intensify dialogue between groups of experts on research, technology, farm digitization and development of ecological agriculture. According to a press release of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) held in Brussels, minister Adrian Chesnoiuhad a meeting with David Clarinval, the Belgian federal minister of middle classes, independents, small companies and agriculture, institutional reforms and democratic renewal, which had in view to continue dialogue on cooperation in the field of agriculture. “The memorandum signed today opens the path to collaboration to relaunch programs supporting small farms, the rural social - professional network and increasing the role of women farmers in agriculture,”said Adrian Chesnoiu. Other relevant topics during talks had in view the importance of cohesion policies and the Joint Agricultural Policy within the Multi annual Financial Frame, the promotion of specific programs in the field of ecological agriculture, exchanges of experience in the food industry, the role held by temporary workers in European agriculture, organizing again fairs and agricultural salons, seminars with specialists in other fields, for the promotion of bilateral and European projects, the need to identify efficient instruments for crisis management in the farming domain. The Romanian minister invited federal minister David Clarinval to visit Romania.
Romania aims to add 2,500 MW of new capacity to its energy system by 2025, through investments in new energy-producing facilities and other projects co-financed with European funds. The government is eyeing facilities at Iernut, Mintia, Răstoliţa, and Năvodari for investment. “Energy is the heart of the economy. Without reliable and cheap energy, there is […]
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday, January 7, that the Romanian state must return 17,000 hectares of land to the Borșa Landowners’ Association within 12 months of the decision becoming final. The claimants in the case are 53 Romanian citizens whose land was confiscated by the communist regime. The Court found a […]
Dacia Sandero will most likely be the best-selling car in Europe in 2024, according to preliminary data covering 97% of sales in the EU, European Free Trade Association countries, and United Kingdom. Looking at the provisional rankings, the Sandero leads the Top 10 with 247,210 units sold in the first 11 months of 2024, followed […]
NATO’s Exercise Steadfast Dart 25 is set to bring thousands of soldiers to the alliance’s eastern flank countries like Romania and Bulgaria, with the UK contributing a sizable force to the military show of strength. The exercise, taking place throughout January and February 2025 and reuniting forces from 10 NATO countries, is meant to practice […]
The first fixed speed detection devices have been installed on Romania’s A1 and A2 highways and the national road DN2 in Vrancea County as part of the e-SIGUR system. The offending drivers will have fines sent to their homes. The e-SIGUR system will monitor the main roads in Romania, aiming at higher degrees of safety. […]
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel is scheduled to open in Craiova, in southern Romania, in 2026, after local company Restaurant President signed a franchise agreement with international hotel group Hilton. The hotel will have 179 rooms, a restaurant, a fitness center, and several conference rooms, the local company announced. "Addressing both business tourists and those […]
