Romania's Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the regional security situation, including the violation of Romania's airspace following Russian attacks on Ukrainian river ports, Romania's Foreign Ministry (MAE) reports.The two officials also touched on Russia's attack on a merchant ship carrying grain in the Black Sea.Odobescu welcomed the support and solidarity of the US and its allies with Romania and underscored the importance of keeping the developments in the Black Sea and the region in NATO's constant attention. She welcomed her US counterpart's reiteration of the U.S. commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory. She added that the allies "must implement all the commitments pledged in order to ensure the security of the Euro-Atlantic space, in general, and of the Black Sea region in particular."The two officials also discussed recent developments in the support they provide to Ukraine against the illegal and unjustified aggression of the Russian Federation. The American side reiterated its appreciation for Romania's decision to donate a Patriot system to Ukraine, a donation of particular importance amidst the continuation of Russian air attacks against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.Blinken underlined the US commitment to continuing measures to strengthen Romania's defence capability. Both officials reiterated their support for Moldova in its efforts to reject Russia's hybrid actions, which are aimed at influencing the outcome of the October electoral processes.
The Romanian interim president Ilie Bolojan will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the Presidential Administration announced on Tuesday, April 22, as reported by local news agency Agerpres. According to the official announcement, the cardinals set the funeral mass for Saturday at 10 AM in St....
Vehicle theft is on the rise around the world, a cause of concern for car owners everywhere, according to a new study by Compare the Market Australia. However, Romania is among the least affected countries, with few stolen cars relative to the total population. Vehicle thefts leave a lasting impact not just on the direct […]
Romanian robotics teams reached the podium and secured third place at the FIRST Championship World Robotics Championship, held April 16–19, 2025 in Houston, Texas. The CSH team from Timișoara and Eastern Foxes from Ploiești formed an alliance and finished the competition in 3rd place globally, while TehnoZ from Pitești and Alphatronic from Cluj-Napoca finished 1st […]
Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, has been named the 2025 laureate of the Timișoara Award for European Values, an honor established by the Municipality of Timișoara, western Romania. She will receive the award during a gala ceremony on May 22. The jury, composed of prominent Romanian professionals from various fields, recognized Metsola for […]
Romania’s interim president, Ilie Bolojan, delivered a message on Tuesday, April 22, to mark World Earth Day, emphasizing the importance of environmental care for both current and future generations. He stressed that a clean environment is essential for quality of life, public health, and the sustainable...
The leader of the Romanian reformist party USR, Elena Lasconi, a presidential candidate for the May 4 ballot with ambiguous support from her own colleagues, announced imminent thorough reforming of her party, apparently involving the replacement of the top leadership that withdrew her support recently. However, the odds for her to conduct the reforms are […]
