The Parliament in Bucharest has received for debate and vote in the fall session—set to begin next week on September 2—the bill submitted by the Ministry of National Defense (MApN), which proposes the donation of a Patriot surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmitro Kuleba had previously hinted US, Romania and the Netherlands to deliver the promised Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine more quickly, Kyiv Independent reports. “Good progress has been made and announcements have been made, but again some Patriot systems have been announced and have not yet been delivered,” Kuleba told reporters ahead of an EU ministerial meeting in Brussels. Ukraine has received at least three Patriot systems from Germany and one from the US. Other countries, such as the Netherlands and Spain, have delivered individual launchers or missiles. The US, Romania and the Netherlands each committed in June to delivering an additional system, but so far no announcement has been made regarding their arrival. “Some complain (about) bureaucracy, others claim that there are domestic delicate moments in their politics,” Kuleba said. “We are paying for all these delays with damage and loss of life.” “The promised batteries “are there, ready to ship. What is missing is only the final approval, the green light to do it,” Kuleba pointed out. The highly advanced Patriot systems played a crucial role in protecting Ukrainian territory from air attacks. They are capable of taking down even the most advanced ballistic missiles such as the Kinjal. They are not the only Western systems that make up Ukraine’s air shield. Kyiv also received IRIS-T, NASAMS, Hawk and SAMP/T systems. “The completion of the donation will enhance Romania’s position as a regional security provider and strengthen the partnership with the United States,” says the Ministry of National Defense in the document sent to the Legislature. The Ministry of Defense mentions that it will provide one of the seven Patriot systems in the 3+ configuration purchased from the U.S. The donation will be made by amending Law 222 of 2017, through which Romania purchased seven Patriot systems from the United States for nearly 4 billion dollars, according to the bill reviewed by Europa Libera. The Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) approved the donation in a meeting held in June.
Unanimously adopted, the Nordis Law marks a decisive moment for Romania’s residential market. It introduces a set of rules designed to protect buyers, hold developers accountable, and reduce speculative risks, with a strong focus on transparency and stability. Under the new legislation, the reservation fee cannot exceed 5% of the property value, reservation contracts cannot […]
Via Dobrogeana, a planned trail covering the southeastern part of the country, aims to offer travelers the opportunity to explore the region's cultural and ethnic diversity. The trail will be about 850 km long, stretching from the 17th-century Sfânta Precista Monastery in Galați to Ialomița County. Via Dobrogeana will be a mixed route. In addition […]
Police and prosecutors carried out 25 searches in Romania and Italy on Tuesday, November 18, aiming to dismantle a group made up of four families, who allegedly sexually exploited, mainly in Italy, more than 30 victims. After the searches, 19 people were detained, and two others were placed under judicial control for forming an organized […]
Deep Purple, one of the most important rock bands in the world, is set to return to Romania for a concert on October 1, 2026, at the BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca. A giant in global rock, Deep Purple is one of the most appreciated bands in the world. The group boasts five decades of chart-topping […]
Profluo, a startup that automates a company's financial processes using AI, has attracted investment from corporate venture capital fund BCR Seed Starter, Inspire Capital, and other investors in a EUR 850,000 funding round. BCR Seed Starter, which led the round, invested EUR 500,000 in Profluo. The funding will support the company's plans to scale its […]
The Romanian film “Catane,” signed by Ioana Mischie, will have its world premiere at the International Film Festival of India, held annually in Goa. This year's edition is scheduled between November 20 and 28. The Romanian-Italian comedy stars Costel Caşcaval, Iulia Lumânăre, and Cristian Bota. The first screening of the film is scheduled for November 24. […]
