The statement of the President of Hungary, Janos Ader, comparing the annexation of Crimea by Russia with the Trianon Treaty, which ended Hungary's involvement in World War I and the Romanian-Hungarian War and recognized the Romania's Great Union of 1918, represents "an insult" and mustn't remain unanswered, said, on Tuesday, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Ludovic Orban."It's a bellicose statement, a statement that has no relation to the historical reality and which was made in a completely unfit setting. There was a whole other topic of discussion there, and to make a connection between the annexation of Crimea by Russia and a decision which, practically, was taken following the popular will expressed in the international context that existed at the end of the war is an insult to Romania," said Orban, at the end of the meeting of the governing coalition.According to him, "normally, such a statement cannot remain unanswered" by the authorities in Bucharest.Asked if the coalition meeting also discussed the situation of refugees from Afghanistan, Ludovic Orban said such a discussion did not take place, but will take place following ample documenting. "And when it is necessary, we will discuss this subject as well," said the chairman of the National Liberal Party (PNL).
Dacia Sandero was Europe’s top-selling car in July, the fourth monthly sales win for the small hatchback in 2025. The others came in January, February, and March. By outselling its competitors, the Sandero put an end to the three-month streak in which Renault Clio dominated this ranking, noted Autonews.com. After the first seven months of this […]
A 73-year-old motorcyclist was bitten by a bear on the famous Transfăgărășan mountain road on Saturday, August 23, according to the Argeș County Police Inspectorate. The incident took place in the Valea lui Stan area, on the road section between Poenari Fortress and Vidraru Dam. According to the police, the man “stopped on the road […]
Romania’s Foreign Ministry - MAE recently released a draft project to reintroduce a series of fees for consular services. The new fees will apply for certain categories of consular services at Romania’s diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad and will be published for public consultation on the MAE website. The new measures come as the government […]
Romania’s first bicycle path built on river dikes will be completed within three months, officials announced Sunday, August 24, in Bihor County, as reported by news agency Agerpres. Stretching 192 kilometers along the Ier, Barcău, Crișul Repede, Canalul Colector, and Crișul Negru rivers, the project...
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable treasure at the ancient site of Histria, shedding new light on daily life in the city during the Roman era, the National Museum of History of Romania (MNIR) announced. The discovery was made in the “Great Gate – Great Tower” sector, where a hoard of more than 40 coins and […]
Romanian tennis player Sorana Cîrstea jumped 41 places in the official Women’s Tennis Association - WTA ranking after winning the Cleveland tournament, which took place between August 16 and 23. The Romanian bested Anna Li 6-2, 6-4 in the Cleveland final, winning her third career WTA singles title. “It has been a wonderful week,” Cirstea […]
