Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan had a meeting on Thursday, at Victoria Palace, with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Bucharest, Angela Ganninger, the discussions being focused on the prospects for strengthening bilateral relations, with an emphasis on political, economic, sectoral cooperation, as well as in the field of European affairs.According to a Government press release, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of economic relations with Germany, Romania's main trading partner and largest foreign investor, reiterating the interest in attracting new German investments in strategic sectors.The two officials confirmed the need for close coordination between Romania and Germany, including in the current security context generated by Russia's aggression against Ukraine."The partnership with Germany constitutes a strategic priority of the Romanian Government. The executive seeks to make the most efficient use of the opportunities offered by cooperation in the field of security," the cited press release states. (Photo: https://gov.ro/)
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
