President Klaus Iohannis is one of the 17 heads of state who signed a joint declaration supporting a cease-fire agreement in the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Presidential Administration says.The declaration is also signed by the heads of state of the United States of America, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Thailand and the UK."As leaders of countries deeply concerned about the situation of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including many of our own citizens, we fully support the efforts for a ceasefire agreement and the release of the hostages, which is now on the discussion table and which was presented by President Biden on May 31, 2024. There is no more time to lose. We call on Hamas to conclude this agreement, which Israel is prepared to do follow, and start the process of liberating our citizens," the document states.The signatories of the Joint Declaration believe that "this agreement would lead to an immediate ceasefire and the rehabilitation of Gaza, along with security guarantees for Israelis and Palestinians and opportunities for a more sustainable long-term peace and a two-state solution"."At this crucial moment, we call on the leaders of Israel, as well as Hamas, to make any final compromises necessary to conclude this agreement and to bring relief to the families of our hostages, as well as to those on both sides of this terrible conflict, including the populations civilians. It is time for the war to end, and this agreement is the necessary starting point," the Joint Declaration states.
Low-cost airline Wizz Air, a major operator in Romania, announced the largest expansion of its network in the country so far for the 2025 winter season on Thursday, August 14. The expansion includes 15 new routes from all over Romania to destinations in the EU. The new routes will connect Bucharest Otopeni, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, and […]
Social and political activists within the Declic Community have contested the appointment of controversial judge Lia Savonea as president of the High Court in Romania with the Superior Council of Magistracy, or CSM. The motion to contest Savonea’s appointment is based on several irregularities in the appointment process. The legal action is supported by a […]
The official teaser for The Yellow Tie/Cravata Galbenă, a biographical drama inspired by the life of famed Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache, was released on Thursday, August 14. The film stars John Malkovich alongside Miranda Richardson, Ben Schnetzer, Kate Phillips, Sean Bean, Anton Lesser, and Charlie Rowe. Covering more than seven decades, the film follows Celibidache's […]
According to data from the Ministry of Education's report on the state of higher education in Romania, for the years 2022–2023, only 1,948 out of a total of 240,000 teachers in state education in Romania have completed postgraduate studies and courses. As such, only 0.8% of all teachers at the national level follow advanced forms […]
Romanian border police announced on August 13 that they had seized 473 mobile phones suspected of being counterfeit, with an estimated value exceeding RON 3 million. The discovery was made the day before, on August 12, during a routine patrol near the Nădlac border area. ...
Seven performances from the OFF Avignon Festival, one of the world's largest theater events, will be held at the International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova in 2026, following the establishment of a partnership between the two. The official launch conference of Shakespeare Of(f) Avignon, which took place at the Village du OFF, was attended by H.E. […]
