Romania's ambassador to Moscow Cristian Istrate laid flowers at the Solovetsky Stone in Moscow mourning the unexpected and shocking death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Romanian Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday in a post on the X platform (formerly Twitter).''Our thoughts go out to his family and to all the people in Russia who hope for democracy, freedom and dignity,'' the Romanian Foreign Ministry said.Alexei Navalny, who was serving a 19-year prison sentence for "extremism" in an Arctic prison, died on 16 February in detention, according to Russian authorities.Arguing that forensic procedures are ongoing, Russian authorities have so far refused to hand over the body to the family, even though his supporters believe the Russian regime is trying to cover up a crime, accusations again rejected by the Kremlin.The West and Navalny's supporters say Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible for the death of the opposition leader. The Kremlin has denied any involvement and said Western claims that Putin is responsible are unacceptable.
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
