Romania's General Anti-Corruption Directorate (DGA) announced on Thursday having signed a co-operation protocol with Poland's Central Anti-Corruption Bureau to exchange experience and good practices in combating and preventing corruption."The Director General of the General Anti-Corruption Directorate, Liviu Vasilescu, and the Director of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) of Poland, Andrzej Strozny, signed on Thursday in Warsaw a cooperation protocol between the General Anti-Corruption Directorate of Romania's Interior Ministry and the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau on Poland in the area of corruption prevention," DGA reported on Thursday in a press statement.The objective of the co-operation protocol is the exchange of experience and good practices of combatting and preventing corruption, developing and implementing measures and assessment mechanisms, as well as conducting regular meetings at expert level, based on reciprocity, on subjects of common interest.At the same time, providing seminars and training courses are considered, as well as joint implementation of projects carried out by the EU and other programmes funded by international financial grants."Practically, the signing of this bilateral co-operation document is particularly important as we need to expand the exchange of experience with entities that can support the further consolidation of the professional resources of the General Anti-Corruption Directorate."Co-operation with the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) was initiated in 2011 and continued over the years with exchanges of information and best practices, training sessions, participation in various conferences and events, in working groups and annual conferences organised under the aegis of EPAC/EACN (European Partners against Corruption/European Anti-corruption Network), European networks of which both are full members."Given the need to establish co-operation relationships with counterpart entities in other European Union countries and beyond, the Anti-Corruption Directorate-General has so far signed eight co-operation documents in the areas of preventing and combating corruption with similar entities in all countries. These bilateral co-operation documents are flexible working tools, especially for operational cases, and also for preventive actions."
“Garden of Memories,” a civic initiative meant to commemorate the 1989 Revolution that led to the fall of communism in Romania, is set to take place between December 19-20 around the Memorial of Rebirth, in Bucharest’s Revolution Square. Organized by the Streets for People Association, together with the Bucharest City Hall and the Museum of […]
Runware, a startup founded by two Romanian entrepreneurs, announced last week that it has secured a USD 50 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, one of the largest European investors in B2B software companies. The round also included Comcast Ventures, Speedinvest, Insight Partners, and a16z Speedrun. The company founded by Flaviu Rădulescu and […]
The body of Romanian former justice minister Rodica Stănoiu was exhumed on Monday, December 15, after prosecutors opened an in rem case regarding her suspicious death, Digi24 reported. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the former minister may have been killed through negligence. ...
Authorities in Romania have begun imposing fines for owners of bicycles and electric scooters who do not take out mandatory motor third-party liability insurance (RCA). The new rules have been applicable since November 13, but the Romanian Parliament granted a 30-day grace period until the application of sanctions, according to...
Art Safari will relocate to Amzei Square in central Bucharest in 2026, where it will operate under a new format titled Art Safari New Museum, following more than a decade of pop-up exhibitions hosted in historic buildings across the capital. After 12 years, 17 editions, and more than 1 million visitors, the exhibition platform will […]
In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It's a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols […]
