Amid Russia's war against Ukraine and the successive attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister Luminita Odobescu emphasized the crucial role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards and in preventing an accident at the Ukrainian nuclear power plants, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement.In a meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, who is currently visiting Romania, Minister Odobescu emphasized the importance of the role of the atomic watchdog in the use of nuclear technologies for peaceful purposes, under safe and secure conditions. In this line, Luminita Odobescu evoked the significance of the March 21 Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels.At the same time, the Romanian official referred to IAEA's constant and substantial support for efforts to promote and strengthen the Romanian nuclear program.The IAEA Director General emphasized the international profile of Romania and its internationally recognized, responsible nuclear policy. He also highlighted Romania's notable investments in the development of its nuclear program, including the implementation of new nuclear energy technologies aimed at the installation of small modular reactors (SMRs). The IAEA top official expressed thanks for Romania's contribution, including under the Technical Cooperation Program, the Foreign Ministry said.The two officials also discussed concrete ways for Romania to intensify its cooperation with IAEA.
TEKUNI, a program dedicated to students and young entrepreneurs, was launched in Timișoara through a pilot project, with a future goal of nationwide expansion. The program offers a complete training path, structured into 7 modules that cover all stages of building a startup: from idea validation and MVP development to branding, marketing, legislation, finance, leadership, […]
The Romanian capital will be in the spotlight at the festival Un Week-end à l'Est, which runs in Paris until December 1. The event, which aims to present the artistic, literary, and intellectual richness of an Eastern European city, has previously focused on Warsaw, Odessa, Kyiv, Sofia, or Budapest. At its ninth edition, it is […]
Romanian tax agency ANAF has sued former president Klaus Iohannis in order to recover the loss of use of half of a property in the center of Sibiu. “The action represents a continuation of the steps that ANAF has taken for the recognition of the state’s ownership right and the recovery of compensation determined by […]
Romania will face Turkey in the semi-final of the World Cup qualifying play-offs, with the match scheduled to take place away from home on March 26 next year, Biziday.ro reported. A win would send the national team into the play-off final on March 31, where it would meet the winner of the Slovakia–Kosovo match. Romania […]
An exhibition showcasing various depictions of the traditional Romanian blouse ia, including Henri Matisse’s iconic La Blouse Roumaine, is opening this weekend in Bucharest, while Cluj is entering festive mode with...
Mercenary Horațiu Potra, who faces charges of attempting to undermine constitutional order in Romania, is being flown back to Bucharest under police escort after authorities in the United Arab Emirates approved his extradition,
