Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca stated, on Wednesday, that Romania is unaffected at this time, after Gazprom has cut off the supply of gas to Bulgaria and Poland."I had a discussion, after we returned to the country this morning, with the Minister of Energy. Romania is unaffected at this time. The gas consumption is far below the production capacity that we have. You know very well that we are one of the few countries in Europe to benefit from a consistent gas resource, surely, not to the extent of our needs. We ensure for the winter period an import of approximately 20% of the need. Now, when we're discussing, alternative sources to ensure gas are sought, but, once more, at this moment Romania is not affected," said Nicolae Ciuca, in a press conference at the Victoria Governmental Palace.The Russian energy company Gazprom has announced that it has completely cut off deliveries of natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria, in the absence of payments in rubles by the two countries for the delivery of fuel, international media report. Supply will be interrupted until payments are made, Gazprom said.
Six months into Donald Trump's second mandate as president of the United States, Romanian citizens are among the most pro-Trump Europeans. Most believe that his presidency is a good thing both for the country and for world peace. According to an opinion poll conducted in 12 European countries by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), 41% […]
Făgăraș Fest 2025, taking place between July 11-13 in the village of Sebeșu de Sus, Racovița commune, Sibiu County, announced its program on Tuesday, June 24. Activities include open-air music, hikes, guided nature tours, debates, and many more. Festival goers will be able to listen to well-known rock bands such as Subcarpați and Vama, and […]
The Romanian Parliament has elected new leaders for its two chambers following the formation of the new government led by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. Sorin Grindeanu, the interim leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), was confirmed as president of the Chamber of Deputies, while Mircea Abrudean of the National Liberal Party (PNL) was elected […]
Former tourism minister Elena Udrea received on Tuesday, June 24, approval for conditional release from the commission at the Târgșor women’s penitentiary, where she is incarcerated, News.ro reported. Next,...
Dr. Mireille Rădoi, General Director of the “Carol I” Central University Library in Bucharest, took part in the 16th edition of the Alba Transilvana Book Fair, held on June 20–22 in Alba Iulia. Organized by the “Lucian Blaga” Alba County Library, the event gathered hundreds of writers, publishers, educators, researchers, and passionate advocates of written […]
Romania ranks 49th in the 2025 edition of the World Competitiveness Yearbook, a report compiled by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and published in Romania by CIT-IRECSON, the Technological Information Center. The global top three are Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong, according to a press release quoted by news agency
