The President of the Senate, Ilie Bolojan, had a meeting with the representatives of the American company Lockheed Martin, one of the world leaders in the defense industry and aerospace technology."The discussions focused on topics of common interest, in particular technology sharing and economic partnerships. The meeting confirmed the mutual commitment to support innovation and research. The two delegations discussed the investment that Lockheed Martin is considering for the development of a factory dedicated to the production of high-capacity batteries at Sinteza Oradea, together with the national industry, as well as the implementation of research programs, including artificial intelligence", reads a release posted on Monday on the website of the Senate.According to the cited source, the company aims to develop the project in Romania into a European hub in the field of energy efficiency and security, and the research and the necessary components to be carried out with research institutions and companies in Romania.The president of the Senate assured the representatives of Lockheed Martin of institutional support for the implementation of this investment.
Agra Asigurări, the national leader in agricultural insurance, announces record claims in the first 6 months of this year. As of June 20, 2025, more than 3,300 damage notices have been registered due to extreme weather events nationwide, marking an increase of nearly 50% compared to the entire period of 2024. In total, amid the […]
In a significant recognition of Romania's financial market progress, MSCI, one of the major global index providers, has upgraded Romania's capital market classification to an Advanced Frontier Market. The decision follows MSCI's 2025 Global Market Accessibility Review published earlier this month and represents...
From music festivals to cultural happenings and outdoor activities, here are some of the events scheduled to take place in the capital this summer. Tom Jones concert June 26 After a sold-out concert two years ago, Tom Jones returns to Bucharest with an event that is part of the Defy Explanation tour. It will be […]
The "Vară Magică" (Magical Summer) International Festival returns to the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest with eight evenings of classical music, taking place from July 2 to August 13 every Wednesday. Now in its 14th edition, the festival continues its artistic direction in 2025 with the theme "Masters and Masterpieces," meant to signal a musical journey […]
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies adopted a draft law establishing the year 2026 as the "Constantin Brâncuși Year” to celebrate the famous sculptor. The law, initiated by former culture minister and Social Democratic deputy Natalia Intotero, passed with a large majority, with 275 votes in favor and one vote against. Next year also marks the […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan met with UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday morning, June 25, on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. The meeting brought together Romania’s full official delegation, including presidential security advisor Cristian Diaconescu, newly appointed foreign minister Oana Țoiu, defence minister Ionuț Moșteanu, and Romania’s permanent representative to […]
