President Klaus Iohannis will lead, on September 24 and 25, a Romanian delegation to the high-level segment of the 79th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, which will take place in New York.The central theme of the current session of the General Assembly is "Unity in diversity, for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for everyone everywhere."According to the Presidential Administration, Iohannis' participation in this year's United Nations General Assembly is "an opportunity to highlight Romania's contribution to the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, amidst continuing major challenges to the rules-based international order, rules that are increasingly disrespected."On Wednesday, Iohannis will deliver the national address to a plenary session of the UN General Assembly, urging for keeping up dialogue at multilateral level, especially in the UN format, as an essential element of regional and global security.The President will also highlight Romania's efforts and contribution, at all levels, to solving current global problems, from security crises such as the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East, to major challenges to humanity, including the climate emergency, the erosion of human rights, and cyber threats.In his speech, Iohannis will also call for a reformed UN system to become capable of responding to all current and future challenges in an efficient and transparent way.
Rompetrol Rafinare, a KMG International Group (Rompetrol) member company, announced it recorded in the first nine months of 2024 a gross turnover of USD 3.57 billion and an operational result (EBITDA, an indicator that measures the company's profitability before deducting depreciation, interest, fees, and taxes) of about USD 125 million. The financial results were impacted […]
The Romanian natural gas group Romgaz (BVB: SNG) announced that it obtained a net profit of almost RON 2.3 billion (EUR 460 million) in the first nine months of this year, 4.8% more compared to last year, according to a note sent to investors. The company's total revenues dropped by 16.3% y/y to RON 6.13 […]
Romania's energy group OMV Petrom announced that Transocean Barents, the mobile semi-submersible offshore drilling unit contracted for the Neptune Deep natural gas extraction project, has arrived in Constanta. "The arrival of the platform marks a crucial moment in our effort to develop the first gas project in the deep water area in Romania, together with […]
Romania's economy will expand by only 1.4% in 2024, slowing down from 2.4% in 2023 and 4.0% in 2022, but it will gradually recover to stronger growth rates in the coming years: 2.5% in 2025 and 2.9% in 2026, according to the European Commission's Autumn 2024 Economic Forecast. The rebound will be driven by a […]
If you’re searching for a hidden gem in Europe, Romania is calling your name. Tucked between the Carpathian Mountains and the Black Sea, this country is an untouched marvel, combining natural beauty, rich history, and endless opportunities for entrepreneurs and retirees alike. Romania offers a unique blend of modern life and ancient charm, making it […]
Let’s talk about the lack of connection with our body and how this is closely tied to burnout, plus, what to do about it. So often throughout the day, we live almost entirely in our minds. We’re focused either on what we have to do at the moment—tasks that increasingly demand mental effort over physical […]
