Romania sent to the European Commission a portfolio of projects meant for the development of the defence industry and increase of military mobility, through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) mechanism.According to a Government press release, approximately 70pct of the projects attached to the application submitted by Romania include purchases of military equipment for the development of the national defence industry, with the remaining 30pct earmarked for increasing military mobility in terms of transportation and logistical connectivity."At the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, we have concluded Romania's application for the SAFE programme (...). The goal we seek is to develop the national defence industry, transport infrastructure and logistical interconnection," head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister Mihai Jurca stated.The project proposals were established within the Working Group set up by the Decision approved by Romania's Supreme Council for National Defence (CSAT) on April 30, 2025, and led by the Prime Minister's Chancellery, in close consultation with the Presidential Administration team, the Ministries of National Defence, Interior, Economy, Transport, and other institutions in the national defence, public order and national security system.The SAFE instrument is a temporary EU financial instrument, with a budget of 150 billion EUR, consisting of loans. The essence of this programme consists in the European solidarity regarding the need for modern and resilient collective defence, by stimulating industrial cooperation, reducing fragmentation and creating an efficient single market for defence equipment.The borrowing is granted based of a national defence industry investment plan approved by the European Commission and the funds can be used until December 31, 2030.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
