Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu had a video call on Tuesday with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal, where he reiterated "Romania's firm commitment to supporting Ukraine and its openness to deepening bilateral defense cooperation.""I congratulated him on taking office and wished him success in this position of key responsibility, at a decisive moment for regional and European security. We agreed to organize a bilateral meeting in Kyiv in the near future, for a detailed discussion on our defense cooperation," Deputy Prime Minister Mosteanu wrote on his Facebook page.According to him, Tuesday's talks approached "the topic of developing joint manufacturing projects", with the sides agreeing to initiate "bilateral projects to significantly strengthen the defense capabilities" of the two countries, including within the framework of the European SAFE initiative."Our experts will work in the coming period to outline the concrete steps. (...) Romania stays by Ukraine's side," the Romanian Defense minister also wrote on his social media page. (Photo:https://armed.mapn.ro/)
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first president after the fall of communism in December 1989 and one of the country’s most influential and controversial political figures, died on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 95. His death was announced by the government, which expressed condolences to his family and stated that details regarding the state funeral […]
A large medieval cemetery was discovered this week at the Hasdeu High School in Lugoj, western Romania. The complex may have extensions into the surrounding yards and a high historical importance. Although the excavations are only just beginning, with an estimated 10% of the necessary work completed so far, the discoveries have already showed promise. […]
A trilateral working meeting for the creation of a regional cybersecurity alliance between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine took place on July 30 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The establishment of such a union would boost Romania's role in region. "The National Cybersecurity Directorate considers that the initiative to establish a cybersecurity coalition between Romania, […]
Two Dacian gold bracelets from the collection of the National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) have been recently 3D scanned as part of a digital preservation project highlighting these exceptional archaeological pieces. The initiative, launched by the museum, aims to showcase the artistry and cultural significance of Dacian goldsmithing. Crafted with remarkable skill, the spiral-shaped […]
Arad, a city in western Romania dubbed the “Little Vienna,” will organize a celebration of its history and culture in the Austrian capital, between August 8 and 20. The Days of Arad Culture begin on August 8 with the photo exhibition "Arad of Yesterday and Today," which will highlight the architectural connection of the city […]
In a report published on Tuesday, August 5, the Group of States against Corruption, or GRECO, said that Romania has fully implemented two of the 26 recommendations made in the 2023 Fifth Round Evaluation Report on preventing corruption and promoting integrity among top executive functions of the central government and law enforcement. Out of the […]
