Romania reaffirms its support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova and joins the European Union's effort to strengthen the energy resilience of the two countries, said the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Energy, Cristian Busoi.He participated, together with the advisor to the Minister of Energy, Adrian Vintila, in the Informal Meeting of Energy Ministers of the European Union, an event chaired by the Polish Presidency of the Council, which took place in Warsaw, on May 12-13, 2025.The two main topics on the agenda of the discussions at the Meeting were: the reconstruction of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the winter preparation of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine and increasing energy security through improved access to clean technologies.Cristian Busoi reconfirmed, during the formal and informal discussions, Romania's support for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine."Romania reaffirms its support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova and joins the European Union's effort to strengthen the energy resilience of the two countries. The Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, is an active and very effective supporter of the Republic of Moldova. The Romanian Ministry of Energy remains a reliable partner for both the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. Together we will manage to guarantee energy security in the region," said Cristian Busoi.During the discussions on clean technologies and the region's energy future, organized at the Nuclear Alliance working meeting, Cristian Busoi recalled the need for NIP (the Commission's Nuclear Illustrative Program) to recognize the important contribution of nuclear energy in achieving the decarbonization objectives and guaranteeing the energy security of the European Union."We need investments, and here the role of the European Investment Bank and the support through the Modernization Fund for nuclear electricity production projects are essential", said the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Energy.Cristian Busoi argued that Romania is investing both in nuclear energy and in gas production in the Black Sea, as well as in energy production from renewable sources, promoting clean technologies.On the sidelines of the meeting, the Energy Ministry official participated in a working group with the European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, the Moldovan Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, representatives of the Polish Presidency and European officials, which identified concrete and immediate support solutions for Moldova.He also met with the Ukrainian Minister of Energy, German Galushcenko, with whom he discussed the restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and supporting the neighboring country in covering its energy needs for the coming period.
President Nicușor Dan has nominated Senate president Ilie Bolojan, a leader of the National Liberal Party (PNL) and former interim president, for the prime minister seat. Dan said Bolojan is “the best person to carry out the needed adjustments in the state administration.” He pointed to Bolojan’s track record with reducing spending, and said he has […]
Balkanik Festival – Home of World Music, set to take place at Uranus Garden between September 5 and September 7, lines up this year artists who "celebrate that form of joy that does not ignore reality, but faces it with beauty, energy, and solidarity," the organizers said. The artists performing in September in Bucharest will […]
The mayor of Timișoara, Dominic Fritz, announced on Friday, June 20, that two new bridges over the Bega River will be built in the city. The bridges will be financed with EU-backed funds worth over RON 130 million. The bridges in question are the Solventul Bridge, which will connect Gării Street to Dâmbovița Boulevard and […]
A Sarmatian necropolis nearly 2,000 years old was discovered after archaeological excavations were carried out at the Mehala II site in the municipality of Timișoara, in western Romania. Researchers discovered 15 inhumation graves, most arranged in rectangular pits with rounded corners, although some no longer retain their original outline, having been disturbed by the passage […]
The George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra will deliver on June 26 a concert marking Romania Day at the Osaka World Expo. Additionally, the Bucharest-based orchestra will present a series of other concerts and recitals, both within the Romanian Pavilion and outside, at Toyonara Hall in Osaka. The George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra's concerts will be conducted by […]
Sphera Franchise Group, the largest food service group in Romania, has opened its first Cioccolatitaliani store in the seaside resort of Riccione, in Italy’s Rimini tourist area. This marks the official launch of Sphera Group’s development plan for the premium Italian brand of coffee, gelato, and pastry. Under the plan, it will open four locations […]
