Romania's Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu has ordered the summoning of the Russian ambassador in Bucharest Valery Kuzmin to the ministry's headquarters on Thursday morning.According to a press statement released by the Foreign Ministry, the summon was made amidst ongoing Russian military aggression against Ukraine, preceded by the illegitimate recognition by Russia of the so-called separatist "republics" Donetsk and Lugansk, being in line with similar action taken by all EU member states.Top strategic affairs official Iulian Fota condemned in the strongest terms the recognition by Russia of the so-called independence of the Ukrainian separatist regions Donetsk and Lugansk, as well as Russia's unprovoked military invasion and aggression against Ukraine.He said the actions were serious violations of international law and international commitments by the Russian Federation, including the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, the Paris Charter for a New Europe, the Budapest Memorandum and the NATO-Russia Founding Act. He added that these actions will elicit a strong, coordinated and substantial response from the Euro-Atlantic community.He also reconfirmed Romania's position on the immediate and unconditional cessation of Russian military operations against Ukraine and the withdrawal of Russian armed forces from all over Ukraine. He pointed out that the Russian military aggression launched on the morning of February 24 had already caused fatalities and material damage.Fota also reconfirmed the Western community's unity and solidarity when it comes to Ukraine and noted that the set of restrictive measures already taken against Russia as a result of violations of international law will be properly supplemented as a result of the latest February 24 aggression.The official also reiterated firm support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within the internationally recognised borders. He underscored Ukraine's right to decide sovereignly on its foreign and security policy, and reconfirmed support for the legitimate and democratically elected Ukrainian authorities.
More than 2 out of 3 Romanian consumers do not return for a second purchase, according to the new Customer Loyalty Index, a comprehensive analysis based on aggregated data from campaigns and authored by White Image, the oldest email marketing company in Romania. The Index analyzes the post-purchase behavior of Romanian consumers and highlights major […]
Fashion retailer Primark announced major plans to expand its presence in Romania, confirming four new store openings for 2026. This will double its presence in the market and create over 450 new jobs. The announcement arrived at an important moment for the company, which marked three years since the opening of its first Romanian store […]
Romania’s National Road Investment Company (CNIR) awarded on Tuesday, December 16, the contract for the design and construction of the Bacău–Piatra Neamț express road to a Romanian–Bulgarian consortium. The value of the contract is RON 5.17 billion (some EUR 1 billion), excluding VAT, and its signing will take place if no appeals are filed. The […]
Romania will host its first mixed team European Judo Championship in 2027, according to the Romanian Judo Federation. The competition will take place at a key moment in the Olympic cycle, when the points earned will directly influence world rankings and qualification for the Olympic Games, according to FR Judo. The event will...
Radu Miruță, currently Romania’s economy minister, was proposed to lead the Defense Ministry. He will also hold the position of deputy prime minister. In his place, senator Irineu Darău has been proposed to take the helm of the Economy Ministry. The Defense and Economy Ministries are handled by the center-right reformist party Save Romania Union […]
Carrefour Romania has expanded its proximity retail network, reaching 200 Express stores and 191 Market locations nationwide, as part of its strategy to strengthen convenience formats. The retailer announced that the 200th Carrefour Express store will open on December 22. In 2025 alone, Carrefour opened 27 Express stores, including 19 company-operated units and eight franchise […]
