The development of partnership for energy transition between the government of Romania and the Romanian economic sectors, under the aegis of the Interministerial Committee regarding climatic changes (milestone 414 target of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience) was approved, through memorandum by the executive in the last meeting in December 2023.According to a press release, this memorandum approved the framework for the establishment of partnerships for energy transition that the Government has committed, through milestones 413 and 414 of the PNRR, to launch with the economic sectors in Romania in order to establish together the ways to achieve the goal of climate neutrality assumed at the country level. "In order to meet the climate change priorities for 2023 and 2024 related to the development of an Industrial Plan for Romania and partnerships for energy transition, the memorandum provides for the conclusion of cooperation protocols with the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, the Ministry of Energy, the National Agency for Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests and the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitisation," the release said. It is also planned to adopt a public policy document, under the coordination of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, to create the necessary basis for the development of a medium- and long-term Industrial Plan for Romania in the context of the European Green Deal, as well as to develop a methodological framework for developing, monitoring and evaluating energy transition partnerships.
Romania is holding two days of state funerals for former president Ion Iliescu, the country’s first elected head of state after the fall of communism in December 1989. A national day of mourning has been declared on August 7 in his memory, according to a decision adopted by the government. Ion Iliescu died on Tuesday, […]
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first president after the fall of communism in December 1989 and one of the country’s most influential and controversial political figures, died on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 95. His death was announced by the government, which expressed condolences to his family and stated that details regarding the state funeral […]
A large medieval cemetery was discovered this week at the Hasdeu High School in Lugoj, western Romania. The complex may have extensions into the surrounding yards and a high historical importance. Although the excavations are only just beginning, with an estimated 10% of the necessary work completed so far, the discoveries have already showed promise. […]
A trilateral working meeting for the creation of a regional cybersecurity alliance between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine took place on July 30 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The establishment of such a union would boost Romania's role in region. "The National Cybersecurity Directorate considers that the initiative to establish a cybersecurity coalition between Romania, […]
Two Dacian gold bracelets from the collection of the National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) have been recently 3D scanned as part of a digital preservation project highlighting these exceptional archaeological pieces. The initiative, launched by the museum, aims to showcase the artistry and cultural significance of Dacian goldsmithing. Crafted with remarkable skill, the spiral-shaped […]
Arad, a city in western Romania dubbed the “Little Vienna,” will organize a celebration of its history and culture in the Austrian capital, between August 8 and 20. The Days of Arad Culture begin on August 8 with the photo exhibition "Arad of Yesterday and Today," which will highlight the architectural connection of the city […]
