The Defense Ministry's Secretary of State for Defense policy, Planning and International relations Simona Cojocaru signed on Thursday in Brussels the Letter of Intent on Romania's joining the initiative regarding the identification of multinational solutions for the use by NATO aircraft of the cross-border airspace (CBA)."The implementation of the CBA initiative will ensure the consistence of NATO measures in the Black Sea region and along the entire eastern flank in order to deter all hostile aerial actions against allied security," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.The Secretary of State participated in the North Atlantic Council session dedicated to the defense and deterrence posture which took place on the sidelines of the Brussels meeting of NATO Defense ministers.On this occasion, Simona Cojocaru briefed the allies on behalf of the Romanian Defense Ministry on the Russian Federation's drone attacks last night on the Ukrainian port of Izmail, and the discovery on Romanian soil, close to the border, of a crater from a drone that may have exploded on impact. The Romanian official strongly condemned the dangerous and irresponsible attacks of Russia, stating that Romania will keep all allies informed about the security situation on the Danube. During the discussions, allied representatives unanimously expressed their solidarity with Romania.In connection with the current NAC agenda, and based on the mandate received, the Secretary of State highlighted the need for the full implementation of the decisions adopted at the NATO Summit in Vilnius and thanked for the support offered by the allies for strengthening Black Sea security, and especially in Romania, including through the rapid deployment to Romania of forces and capabilities.Secretary of State Cojocaru also informed about the recent developments in rendering the multinational battlegroup operational, an important project for Romania and NATO, pointing out that in its capacity as host nation, Romania will continue to provide substantial support.
Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB), one of Romania’s leading international British schools, will host a dedicated Primary Open Day on Thursday, 14 May, from 16:00, inviting families interested in Years 2, 3 and 4 to discover the opportunities offered through the National Curriculum for England. Taking place on the CSB campus in Pipera, the event […]
Romania has begun drafting a national anti-poverty and social inclusion strengthening strategy, according to interim labor minister Dragoș Pîslaru. One in five Romanians lives close to the poverty line, the minister said on Thursday, May 7. Romania is the first EU member state to have initiated steps for drafting a national anti-poverty and social inclusion […]
Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), the largest film festival in the country, announced a partnership with the Los Angeles-based Film Independent to present Always Remember in Transilvania, a series of free screenings aiming to raise Holocaust awareness. During the 25th edition of the event, taking place from June 12 to June 21 in Cluj, two […]
Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) is actively looking at opportunities in the country, Matei Dumitrescu, Venture Partner Romania with FRC, explains. Fil Rouge recently announced a EUR 300,000 pre-seed funding for the European social media platform eYou, which launched publicly this week in Bucharest. Its local portfolio also includes OptiComm.ai, a Romanian AI startup focused on […]
Bucharest Pride 2026 will take place between June 3 and June 13 under the theme “All of Us,” the organizers announced, as reported by News.ro. The annual LGBTQIA+ event series will conclude with a march in central Bucharest expected to attract more than 30,000 participants. ...
Two of the most important streets in Bucharest, the Ion Mihalache Boulevard and Calea Griviței, will undergo modernization work in the following period, according to an announcement made by Bucharest City Hall on Thursday, May 7. The streets in question are poorly maintained, difficult to travel on, with illegally parked cars and destroyed green spaces. […]
