Supporting pro-European political forces, advancing the European Union integration process, and strengthening the resilience of the Republic of Moldova against hybrid threats were among the topics discussed on Tuesday by Senate President Ilie Bolojan during his meeting with the delegation of the Committee for Foreign Policy and European Integration of the Moldovan Parliament, led by Ina Coseru.According to a Senate press release, the meeting 'reconfirmed the excellent level of bilateral relations between Romania and the Republic of Moldova, with an emphasis on parliamentary cooperation and firm support for Chisinau's European path.''The President of the Senate emphasised that Romania continues its policy of unconditional support for the Republic of Moldova, a policy based on consensus, continuity, and predictability, regardless of Romania's internal electoral cycles. During the discussions, both sides highlighted shared priorities, such as support for pro-European political forces, progress on EU integration, and the strengthening of Moldova's resilience to hybrid threats. 2025 is a decisive year for the Republic of Moldova's European agenda. In this context, Romania supports the adoption of an ambitious EU accession timeline and encourages increased support from the European Union and its member states,' the release posted on the institution's website reads. (Photo:https://www.facebook.com/SenatulRomaniei/?locale=ro_RO)
Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan stated during an interview on Wednesday, December 17, that there should be no statute of limitations in cases of serious corruption. The statement comes after a Recorder investigation, which showed that several heads of the major institutions in the Romanian justice system allegedly delayed trials for years until wrongdoings were […]
President Nicușor Dan has challenged, before the Constitutional Court (CCR), the constitutionality of the law that requires that at least 40% of the athletes who play on a team in official national competitions be Romanian. Dan noted that the law violates the principle of non-discrimination and the free movement of workers, enshrined both in the […]
Craiova International Airport will open its new passenger terminal on Thursday, December 18, completing a major infrastructure investment aimed at significantly expanding capacity and improving air connectivity in southwestern Romania. It is part of a broader expansion and modernization project financed through the Large Infrastructure Operational Programme (POIM) 2014–2020, with a total value exceeding EUR […]
Romania is set to be connected to the Western European energy network thanks to grid investments worth EUR 30 billion. The funds will be provided by the EU by 2035, and the project will link Romania to Hungary and Austria in a joint project. Romanian energy minister Bogdan Ivan signaled the signing of the new […]
Franck Bagouet has been appointed managing director of TotalEnergies Marketing Romania SA and managing director of Automotive Southeast Europe Hub TotalEnergies Marketing. He succeeds Didier Grimault, who has accepted a new position within the TotalEnergies company. “I am glad to join this dynamic affiliate and confident that, together with our talented team, we will reinforce […]
Databricks, the data analytics and artificial intelligence company co-founded by Romanian professors Ion Stoica and Matei Zaharia, announced on Tuesday, December 16, that it is raising USD 4 billion in funding at a valuation of USD 134 billion, according to CNBC. The new valuation represents a 34% increase compared to the August round, when Databricks […]
