The minister of foreign affairs, Luminita Odobescu received on Friday the ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Romania, Giles Portman, on the occasion of the presentation of the accreditation letters.In this context, MFA reminds the fact that Romania will host in 2024 the second edition of the Bilateral Forum Romania – UK as continuation of the event inaugurated in London on 23rd March this year.Similarly, minister Odobescu spoke about the important role of collaboration in the domain of defence and security and the significant potential existing in the sphere of bilateral economic relations, both as commercial exchanges and as investments.She reiterated the substantial contribution of the 1.2 million Romanians established in the UK to intensify the bilateral relations.During the discussions, there were mentioned the present context of security marked by the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East with the focus on ‘ the importance of coordination of the two states for the efforts to create a safer international environment’.
The service center for the banking Societe Generale Group, the Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, announced the appointment of Laurent Mirjol as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. The new CEO will oversee the activities and develop the strategy of Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Romania. With over 20 years of experience in the […]
During a press conference held on Monday, July 14, Romanian president Nicușor Dan defended the recent tax hikes enacted by the government, underlining the need to reassure creditors and lower the country’s public debt. Nevertheless, he said that the VAT increase was decided by the government. In the presidential campaign, then-candidate Nicușor Dan promised to
The famous Pompidou Center in Paris will organize a retrospective of the complete works of Romanian director Radu Jude between September 23 and October 11. The retrospective brings together films made over twenty years by the prolific Romanian director. The event will open and close with two of the most recent films, namely “Kontinental 25” […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan presented the expenses incurred in the electoral campaign and who the main donors were during a press conference on Monday, July 14. Over the first and second rounds of the presidential elections, Dan's campaign spent over RON 60 million (EUR 12 million), and the biggest individual donors were Măriuca and Florin...
Haleon, a global leader in consumer health, has appointed Wael Kaskas as General Manager for its Hungary, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia cluster. With a strong background in FMCG, consumer healthcare, and supermarket retail, Kaskas brings extensive experience in managing billion-dollar portfolios and leading business transformations, the company said. Before this role, Kaskas was responsible for […]
Vadoo Fest returns on August 21–24 to the meadows of Vadu Oii, Buzău County, with a new edition that invites participants to slow down and reconnect. Now in its seventh year, the festival promises a special experience rooted in nature, music, and human connection. This year’s line-up blends depth and groove, featuring Grammy-winner Judith Hill, […]
