Romania has adopted a law that prohibits the acquisition and use, by public authorities, of cyber security software products and services from the Russian Federation, informs the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC).The law on the protection of information systems of public authorities and institutions in the context of the invasion launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine entered into force on December 14, from the moment of publication in the Official Journal. The draft law was initiated by the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitization (MCID) and was voted by the Parliament on November 23, 2022.According to DNSC, the law establishes the legal and institutional framework for the prohibition of the acquisition and use by public authorities and institutions of cyber security and IT security software products and services originating directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, from an economic operator under the direct or indirect control of a natural or legal person from the Russian Federation, from an economic operator whose capital is constituted with participation coming directly or through companies interposed in the Russian Federation or whose administrative bodies include persons from the Russian Federation.The law refers to all networks and computer systems that manage classified information, owned by public and private legal entities located on the territory of Romania, with the exception of those owned by public authorities and institutions with their own attributions in the field of national security, in the field of cyber security, national defense and public order.DNSC specifies that the law has a direct impact only on certain categories of organizations, but the Directorate recommends that all users and decision-makers in Romania carefully analyse the security solutions they use, in the context of the hybrid conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
An internal survey by Romanian Business Leaders, which does not have national representativeness but was answered by 417 entrepreneurs, shows that 62% of entrepreneurs expect to have to make layoffs, while a third expect the number of employees to remain the same. The expected layoffs are directly connected to the possibility of Romania choosing a […]
Romanian Istvan Kovacs will be the main referee for the UEFA Champions League final between Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan, which will be played on May 31 in Munich. The match will be Kovacs’ third European final in the last 4 years. The 40-year-old referee has previously officiated the UEFA Europa Conference League final in […]
Over 70 museums across Romania will open their doors after hours for the 21st edition of Night of Museums, one of the country's most anticipated cultural events. Held on the night of May 17, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore exhibitions, installations, and creative activities in an unconventional, late-night setting. From major […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan decorated Romanian star handball player Cristina Neagu with the Order "Faithful Service in the rank of Knight" during a ceremony on Monday, May 12. During the service, the official noted that Neagu gave Romanians many moments in which to feel proud. He also said that the athlete’s character, discipline, and courage, […]
The Praid Salt Mine, in central Romania, is still closed to tourists due to the flooding that took place following last week’s rains. Salt extraction activities are also halted due to the risk of collapse, while efforts are underway to remove the water accumulations. The management announced last week that the salt mine is temporarily […]
Romania’s Competition Council has approved the acquisition of Karamolegos Bakery Romania by Vel Pitar, a company fully owned by global bakery group Bimbo, the authority announced on May 12. Karamolegos Bakery Romania is involved in the production and sale of packaged bread under brands such as KB Toast, KB Selected, and Mândra. It also supplies […]
