Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca on Tuesday welcomed visiting Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney, emphasising a consistent potential for deepening bilateral co-operation, especially economic co-operation.According to a government press statement, the two officials discussed bilateral co-operation, the state of play in Eastern Europe, co-operation under the European agenda, addressing energy and EU enlargement.Amid a public appreciation of the role of the Romanian community in Ireland, Ciuca thanked Ireland for openness and inclusiveness of measures adopted to accommodate Romanians who now contribute to the development of the Irish society and economy."The Romanian prime minister also mentioned the interest of the Romanian community in the introduction of the Romanian Language in Irish school curricula," according to the government.In the two officials' dialogue, there was a broad convergence of views on the need for European unity in responding to the challenges posed by the Russian war on Ukrainian soil, both in terms of sanctions and in support of Ukraine and other deeply affected countries, such as Moldova.At the same time, the importance of continuing the enlargement of the European Union, based on the principle of the candidates' own merits, was reiterated.Ciuca gave a detailed account of the security assessments in the Black Sea region and the support measures implemented by Romania, in particular with regard to supporting refugees and ensuring the transit of grains exported by Ukraine.
Romania was formally designated the 43rd country to join the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) on Friday, January 10. According to the Romanian ambassador to Washington, Andrei Muraru, Romanian citizens will be able to travel to the US without the need for a visa starting March 31, 2025. "Romania becomes the first country in the […]
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Supporters of former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu gathered outside the Parliament Palace in Bucharest, which houses the Constitutional Court, on January 10, demanding a rerun of the second round of the presidential elections. The protest, dubbed "The Great Judicial Union," was initiated by Georgescu, who called on his supporters to challenge the election annulment, as […]
