Several bilateral documents were signed at the end of today's joint meeting of the Romanian and Turkish governments held in Ankara, in the presence of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan:- Agreement between the Government of Romania and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on gainful activities of family members of members of diplomatic missions and consular posts;- Agreement between the Government of Romania and the Government of the Republic of Turkey regarding urban planning cooperation;- The Administrative Arrangement regarding the implementation of the Romania - Republic of Turkey Social Security Agreement;- Memorandum of Understanding between the Romanian Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism and the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism regarding tourism cooperation;- Memorandum of Understanding between the Romanian Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism and the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology;- The protocol between the Government of Romania and the Government of the Republic of Turkey regarding the education and training of law enforcement personnel.The government delegation accompanying Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu on his official visit to Ankara includes Deputy Prime Minister Marian Neacsu, Foreign Affairs Minister Luminita Odobescu, National Defence Minister Angel Tilvar, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Sorin Grindeanu, Justice Minister Alina Gorghiu, Education Minister Ligia Deca, Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Radu Oprea, Minister of Development, Public Works and Administration Adrian Vestea, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Florin Barbu, Health Minister Alexandru Rafila, Minister of Labor and Social Solidarity Simona Oprescu, president of the National Veterinary and Food Safety Authority Alexandru Bociu.
Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB) has been shortlisted for the Student Mental Health Initiative of the Year category in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025, becoming the only school in Romania to appear on this year’s shortlist. The nomination recognises CSB’s pioneering, student-led approach to promoting well-being across the Secondary School and reflects the […]
The Romanian Film Festival UK (RFF25UK) begins this week with a program showcasing a selection of new and archive Romanian feature films, documentaries, and shorts. The festival will open with the UK premiere of Traffic, Romania's 2026 Academy Awards entry. The film is directed by Teodora Ana Mihai from a screenplay by Palme d'Or–winning filmmaker […]
The government is preparing a major overhaul of state-owned companies, deputy prime minister Oana Gheorghiu announced on Monday, November 24, unveiling plans for a unified registry and initial reforms targeting 10 key enterprises. According to her, Romania currently has 1,502 state-owned companies, including 230 at central level and 1,272 under local authorities. Among central entities, […]
Two Romanians reportedly forced open an emergency exit and ran after the plane that was preparing to take off for Bucharest from Cologne, southwestern Germany, on Friday, November 21. The two, aged 28 and 47, were late for boarding, at which point they broke an emergency window and activated a button to open a secured […]
NOËL, the longest-running designer gift fair in Romania, will hold its 16th edition on December 13–14 at Unirea Shopping Center in Bucharest. The event will feature more than 100 designers presenting handmade and curated gifts, including unique pieces, capsule collections, and seasonal items. The fair will host creators from Romania as well as artists from […]
Romania will celebrate its National Day on December 1 with a large military parade in Bucharest featuring Romanian and allied troops. The event will also showcase an extensive display of military equipment and aircraft at the Arch of Triumph. More than 2,900 servicemembers and specialists from the Ministry of National Defense, Interior Ministry, Romanian Intelligence […]
