Foreign Affairs Minister Luminita Odobescu participated on Thursday in the informal meeting, in a restricted format, which preceded the meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Malta, where she reiterated Romania's firm support for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in accordance with the UN Charter and the principles of international law.According to a MAE press release, the meeting focused on the OSCE's support to Ukraine in the context of the Russian Federation's war of aggression.In her address, the Romanian minister referred to the implications of the Russian Federation's war of aggression against Ukraine and the role of the OSCE in this context, reconfirming Romania's principled position of condemning this illegal aggression.The head of the Romanian diplomacy condemned the drone attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, which affect the global transit of food, as well as Russia's encroachment on the airspace of countries in the vicinity of the war, including Romania. She also evoked the effects of the war in the wider Black Sea region, condemning the Russian Federation's hybrid attacks and malign interference in democratic processes and democratic societies.She highlighted the OSCE's work in support of Ukraine in dealing with the consequences of the war and strengthening democratic institutions, also emphasizing the need for this activity to continue. She also reaffirmed our country's strengthened and multidimensional support to Ukraine.Luminita Odobescu also referred to the organization's contribution to the process of holding the Russian Federation responsible for breaches of the International Humanitarian Law and human rights committed in Ukraine and the need for the OSCE to continue the documentation process.At the same time, the Romanian Foreign minister reiterated the need for the organization and the autonomous institutions to be able to fulfil their mandate, the appointment of the future OSCE Chairmanship and the leadership team being essential, as well as the approval of the organization's budget. She gave assurances that Romania will continue to actively support the organization in order to ensure its proper functioning. In context, Luminita Odobescu welcomed Finland taking over the chairmanship-in-office of the OSCE in 2025.
REHAU Window Solutions officially announces the expansion on the market of aluminium window and facade systems and launches on the Romanian market the Iconic W77 system, developed in partnership with Elvial. The new aluminium solutions come as a complement to the portfolio consisting of the classic PVC systems that have won awards over the years […]
Rallies meant to show Romanians’ support for EU membership will take place on March 15 in Bucharest and several other cities. The rallies, held under the name Euromanifest, are not associated with any party or candidate. Instead, they are the result of a civic initiative organized by people who believe in democracy, freedom of expression, […]
IBM announced the opening of a new Innovation Lab in Bucharest in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Located at the IBM Client Innovation Centre, the lab is set to serve clients from 22 countries, offering hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies, including agentic AI and generative AI solutions built using Amazon...
Hanul lui Manuc, Carul cu Bere, Curtea Berarilor, and Arcade Cafe, all very well-known restaurants located in Bucharest’s central and touristic Old Town, were temporarily closed by inspectors from the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC). Inspectors found multiple violations, including improper food storage, unsanitary kitchen utensils, and frozen food with ice deposits. Fines totaling […]
Crin Antonescu, the candidate backed by the Romanian coalition made up of the Social Democrats (PSD), Liberals (PNL), and the Hungarians Alliance (UDMR), said he is “unwavering” after submitting his candidacy file for the presidential elections on Sunday, March 9. Antonescu promised he would unite and strengthen the nation in front of supporters and critics, […]
Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) announced that a mass of air containing Saharan dust will reach Romania starting on Tuesday morning, March 11. Between March 9 and 13, the southwesterly air circulation will favor the advance of an air mass loaded with dust particles of Saharan origin from North Africa towards southeastern Europe and over […]
