Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu on Tuesday had a meeting at the Victoria Palace with the OMV Petrom delegation led by Alfred Stern, CEO of OMV, during which they discussed the current status of the gas exploitation at the Black Sea - Neptun Deep, as well as about other investment projects in the field of energy, according to a press release of the Government."The close collaboration between the government authorities, OMV Petrom and Romgaz makes Neptun Deep move forward according to the schedule. The government will continue to firmly support this project, considering the benefits brought to Romania and the Romanians. In the amount of 4 billion euros, this investment will ensure the necessary energy for the citizens and the national economy and will make Romania an important player on the European market," said prime minister Marcel Ciolacu, quoted in the press release.Deputy PM Marian Neacsu, the head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Alexandru Ghigiu, the president of the National Regulatory Authority in the Mining, Oil and Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide, Adriana Petcu also participated in the meeting.On behalf of OMV, Alfred Stern, CEO of the OMV supervisory board, Cristina Verchere, CEO of OMV Petrom, and Alexandru Maximescu, vice-president of OMV Petrom, were present at the meeting. (Photo:https://gov.ro/)
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 […]
