Romania is taking over the command of the Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group (MCM BS TG) for the next six months, the Naval Staff informs on Monday.The command of the task group, to which the navies of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey contribute, is being taken over from the Bulgarian partners, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the MCM Black Sea, signed on January 11, 2024, in Istanbul, Turkey."During the mission, two activations of the MCM BS TG will take place, during which the ships of the group will participate in international exercises in the Black Sea. The Romanian Naval Forces will participate with the minelayer and net-laying vessel 'Vice-Admiral Constantin Balescu' - 274, which will be the commanding ship of the naval group, and with the minehunter 'Sub-Lieutenant Ion Ghiculescu' - M-270, and the Bulgarian and Turkish Naval Forces will each contribute with a ship with capabilities to combat sea mines," according to the press release sent by the Naval Staff.The main mission of the MCM Black Sea TG is to ensure freedom of navigation in the waters of the Black Sea, through surveillance missions, actions to neutralize possible dangers to maritime traffic, as well as related search and rescue activities at sea.The change of command ceremony of the Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Force will be organized by the Romanian Naval Forces on July 9, in the port of Constanta, at the passenger terminal. (Photo: MApN)
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 […]
