President Nicusor Dan welcomed, on Friday, the NATO and EU announcement condemning Russian influence on European countries and stated that Romania will present, within a reasonable period, a report on manipulation and disinformation."Without any connection to the discussion we had, speaking of Russian interference, I want to welcome the points of view that emerged today through which NATO and the EU expressly spoke of Russian influence on European countries and expressly about its influence in Romania and in the elections in Romania. I believe that it is an important point to understand what has happened in Romania in the last year", said the head of state, after the meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.He indicated that Romania would present, within a reasonable period, a report on manipulation and disinformation."There are two components. One is the classic cyber attack on structures and on this issue we have special reports from STS on such attacks and the second part and which is much more related to the democratic process is the influence through fake news and through an entire process of manipulation and disinformation that takes place inside European countries, all the more so since they are close to the eastern border of the EU and here we have a long debate in the country and we will come up with a report within a reasonable time", explained the Romanian head of state.The North Atlantic Alliance and the European Union firmly condemn the hostile cyber activities carried out by entities subordinate to the Military Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (GRU) and directed against several NATO and EU member states, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
