The Romanian Border Police and the Bulgarian Border Police are carrying out joint missions on the Black Sea and on the Danube River, intensifying co-operation at the common border as sea and air border controls have been dropped following the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Area.The Romanian General Border Police Inspectorate says that surveillance missions are carried out on the Black Sea, both in the territorial sea and in the exclusive economic zone of the two countries, ready to take action in case of the appearance of suspicious boats, and that surveillance and control missions are also conducted on the Danube River by boats of the local offices of the Border Guards in the two countries.At the same time, at the Romanian-Bulgarian border crossings, missions are being conducted to combat migrant smuggling and tobacco smuggling, for which additional staff from both countries is provided.The border guards check the modes of transportation, especially the compartments intended for goods, using mobile control equipment and canine patrols to that end.Ground crews are assisted by the General Aviation Inspectorate both during the day and at night.The joint border missions are based on an exchange of information between the institutions of the two states and contribute to the establishment of an efficient system of surveillance of the state border and to an increase in the citizen's safety, in compliance with state border regulations.
On October 30, 2025, Envisia will host the 3rd edition of the Future of Boards Gala. The event brings together board members, executives, and governance ecosystem partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing responsible leadership, corporate governance, and high-performing boards. The six award categories celebrate individuals and boards who, through courageous decisions and integrity, create […]
The European real estate debt market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by stabilized interest rates, competitive lending, and renewed investor confidence. According to AEW’s latest research, the credit financing gap across Europe is narrowing, with improved lending conditions helping to ease refinancing pressures that have weighed on the sector in recent years. Between […]
French retail chain Carrefour may want to sell its stores in Romania and exit the market, according to the French publication L’Informe. Moreover, it would also like to get rid of its operations in Poland and Argentina, according to the same source. So far, Carrefour has reportedly only analyzed a possible exit from the local […]
Romanians are not looking forward to Black Friday with more enthusiasm than last year, according to a recent survey. The main reasons are economic instability and the decline in purchasing power. Around 22% of Romanians say they will not buy anything on Black Friday 2025, and only 15% of Romanians plan to spend more compared […]
Cristina Ghițulică, a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies (Politehnica Bucharest), was elected as the first woman president of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, or ENQA. Ghițulică is the director general of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. She was elected to head ENQA […]
The Bucharest National Opera and the Kinetobebe Association announced “The Dance of Velvet Steps,” a premiere performance for the audience with special needs, on Sunday, November 16. The show consists of a ballet performance adapted and made accessible for children and adults with disabilities. The performance is primarily addressed to children and adults with special […]
