President Klaus Iohannis will participate on Monday in an informal European Union leaders' retreat on defence issues, which will take place in Brussels, where he is also scheduled to discuss European defence and the transatlantic relationship.According to the Romanian Presidential Administration, in his remarks, Iohannis will voice support for the need for the European Union to take up increased responsibility for its own defence, "efficiently, credibly, responsibly and in complementarity with NATO, which remains the foundation of Euro-Atlantic security."Iohannis will also highlight the importance of deepening cooperation at the level of the European Union on defence issues, the economic dimension of defence, the efficient use of financing mechanisms and options, the need to develop the European defence industrial and technological base, as well as the connection of this field with the overall competitiveness and cohesion of the European Union.He will also underline the key role of the transatlantic relationship and global partnerships in increasing the resilience of the European Union on this level.EU leaders' discussions will focus on concrete ways to strengthen defence capabilities at European level, preparing and substantiating the formal decisions to be taken moving forward.Also addressed will be the importance of the transatlantic relationship and the Strategic Partnership between the EU and the US, the relationship between the EU and the United Kingdom, the European Union's partnerships in the field of defence, as well as the complementarity between the EU and NATO in terms of security and defence.The debates also aim to identify some basic principles necessary for the design and passage of a programmatic document related to the future of European defence - the "White Paper", to be drawn up in the first part of 2025 by the European Commission. The document will also address the EU's defence capability priorities, also taking into account the support needed for Ukraine, joint defence initiatives and the resources needed to develop them.In addition to consultations among the national leaders of the member states, there will be an exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, a meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte, and a meeting with the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.
Construction and real estate development company Novarion has announced its intention to list on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange by the end of the year or at the beginning of next year. Listing will take place following a EUR 70,000 grant obtained through the EU-backed National Recovery and Resilience Plan, or PNRR. […]
“The Robot Cellist,” the visionary project of international artist Fredrik Gran, will perform during GoTech World 2025, the largest IT and digital solutions expo-conference for the business environment in Central and Eastern Europe. Created by Swedish composer Fredrik Gran, “The Robot Cellist” reinterprets the cello through technology, blending tradition with innovation. It has already appeared […]
Romania is 7th in a ranking of the fastest Wi-Fi connections available onboard trains in 18 countries in Europe and Asia, according to an analysis by internet speed testing service Ookla. With a median download speed of 12.46 Mbps, Romania offers Wi-Fi more than twice as fast as Italy (4.78 Mbps) and Poland (4.72 Mbps), […]
Bucharest’s Botanical Garden will once again be illuminated this fall as the “Garden of Lights – Small World” exhibition opens to the public on October 24. The nighttime event will feature thousands of light installations, colorful lanterns, multimedia projections, and interactive displays inspired by landmarks and cultures from around the world. Visitors will embark on […]
The Metropolis Foundation announced the start of construction works on Romania’s largest pediatric psychiatry hospital, a project valued at over EUR 16.5 million. The new facility will be built within Bucharest’s “Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia” Psychiatric Hospital. The 3,900 sqm building will include modern wards, medical offices, occupational and virtual reality therapy rooms, sensory and […]
Global enterprise AI agent platform Wonderful announced on Monday, October 13, that it entered the Romanian market and appointed Lucia Stoicescu as Country Manager. Founded in early 2025 by Bar Winkler (CEO) and Roey Lalazar (CTO), Wonderful provides an integrated agent platform allowing enterprises to build, manage, and monitor AI agents serving customers. Winkler previously […]
