The interest for the intensification of police cooperation, of the data and information exchange with a view to combating organized crime, with focus on drugs traffic were the issues approached by the minister of internal affairs, Catalin Predoiu in the recent meeting with the ambassador of the Republic of Albania to Bucharest, Enkeleda Merkuri.According to a press release of the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent on Sunday, the two officials presented the similar opinions of the two countries, on themes of interest at regional and European level, going back to historic, traditional connections, which create a solid background for development in the future.‘The Romanian official emphasized the very good relations existing between the two ministries, at political and technical level, the active contacts on different subjects of common interest, expressing the interest for the intensification of police cooperation with focus on drug traffic. He showed that the Romanian-Albanian relations in the domain of internal affairs registered a growing dynamics over the latest period, the two ministers having an official meeting during the high level sector of the UN Commission regarding Drugs (CND), organized between 14 and 15 March 2024 in Vienne’ the quoted press release shows.The minister of Interior affairs stresses that the main priority is to fight drug trafficking, with hundreds of operations launched to disrupt networks. Predoiu stressed that the subject, being a transnational phenomenon, is also extremely sensitive at EU level, being addressed in different formats, with the Belgian Presidency recently launching the Ports Alliance, an initiative that seeks to intensify the fight against drug trafficking. The Ambassador of the Republic of Albania in Bucharest thanked for the exemplary cooperation between the two ministries, recalling that Albania is in the process of negotiating EU accession and asked for Romania's support in meeting the technical criteria and aligning its legislation with the acquis communautaire. She expressed her appreciation for the support of our country for Albania’s European road and the permanent interest in the promotion of stability and development in the Western Balkans’ development and also reminded that Romania is an important partner in the region.Minister Predoiu gave assurances that our country will continue to support Albania’s efforts through the transfer of expertise, know-how, support for the training of human resources and the development of joint projects under the EU umbrella.He added that another domain where Albania might be part of the solution at European level is combating illegal migration, a topic which appears in a recurrent manner on the European agenda.Ambassador Enkeleda Merkuri said that Albania has the experience of very good cooperation with Italy, France, the Netherlands in this domain and expressed the desire to intensify cooperation with Romania at this level.Deputy Prime Minister Predoiu recalled the need to finalize the restitution of the Iorga House in Saranda to the Romanian state and underlined the desire of the Romanian authorities to settle, amicably, this matter of interest for our country.
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
