The joint bureaus of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate took note, on Monday, of a letter from president Klaus Iohannis, by which he informs the Parliament that he approved the transit of some equipment and material goods donated by Finland to Ukraine and the training of approximately 50 Ukrainian soldiers."In accordance with the provisions of art. 119 of the Constitution of Romania and Law no. 291/2007 regarding the entry, stationing, carrying out of operations or transit of foreign armed forces on the territory of Romania, republished, with subsequent amendments and additions, at the proposal of the prime minister of Romania, after consulting the Supreme Council of National Defense, I approved the transit of the equipment and material goods donated by Finland to Ukraine and the training of approximately 50 Ukrainian military personnel, aiming at the preparation for the knowledge, use and maintenance of the donated equipment," it is stated in the document sent to Parliament by the head of state.The necessary financial funds were secured from the budget allocated to the Ministry of National Defense, which will carry out the steps for the recovery of expenses registered within the mechanism established at the level of the European Union military assistance mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine), the document reads.According to the letter, as a response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, NATO and European Union support actions continued on multiple levels for Ukraine and its citizens, including efforts of a political-diplomatic, economic, financial, humanitarian or sectoral nature, but also for promoting the application of international law instruments or combating the global food crisis. This course of action led to the consolidation of Euro-Atlantic solidarity and the adaptation of efforts in terms of security and defense policy, from the perspective of increasing resources and operational involvement in the region, the president said.The document was sent to the Defense Committees for information, to be included on the agenda of the next joint plenary of the Parliament.
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 […]
