Foreign Affairs minister Luminita Odobescu had a phone conversation on Monday with her Japanese counterpart, Yoko Kamikawa, in the context of celebrating one year since the signing of the Joint Declaration establishing the Strategic Partnership between Romania and Japan, a MAE press release sent on Monday, reads.The two ministers highlighted "Romania's and Japan's firm support for Ukraine and each country's contribution to the effort to mitigate the multiple negative effects of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, including on its neighbours."Odobescu and Kamikawa expressed appreciation for the role of Romania and Japan in ensuring regional security and for the intense diplomatic efforts they make.Both ministers expressed openness to implement the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, given their interest in strengthening the role of women in international politics. They also expressed satisfaction for the prospects of strengthening the Romanian-Japanese bilateral cooperation and for the consistent progress made, stressing the importance of intensifying cooperation in regional formats in which Romania has an active profile, such as the Three Seas Initiative.
East Grain Group and Poultry Investment SA have acquired the 45% stake previously held by UBM Group in UBM Feed Romania, thus becoming equal shareholders in one of Romania's largest feed producers, which will now operate under the brand Protena. East Grain is controlled by Czech agri-food group Agrofert, one of the largest agribusiness groups […]
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has appointed Ruxandra Băndilă as its executive director. Băndilă will coordinate FIC's activity and "will contribute to strengthening the dialogue with authorities, consolidating the organization's positioning as a reliable partner in promoting a stable and predictable business environment, as well as supporting Romania's becoming a competitive and attractive destination for […]
Romania’s European projects and investments minister, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that he will notify the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) regarding the purchase of electric minibuses for students with EU funds. The minister said that “multiple dysfunctions” were noted in how the EU funds were used in the project. Aside from notifying the EPPO, the minister […]
Only about 44% of employees in Romania say they have used AI in the past year, while the average usage rate in the 48 countries included in the report was 57%, according to the PwC Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 report. India and Vietnam are at the top, with 84%, followed by China (78%). […]
A new four-star hotel is set to rise next to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, following a EUR 45.5 million investment announced by real estate developer D. GROUP. The Wyndham Garden Bucharest Airport Hotel, scheduled to open in July 2027, will introduce the Wyndham Garden brand to Romania for the first time. Located 150 metres […]
Romania ranks 3rd in a European heatwave vulnerability ranking and will experience 3 heatwave events annually, lasting 17 cumulative days with average temperatures of 36.82°C, placing it ahead of all Mediterranean countries, according to new research from climate system experts at Reinders Corporation. The study analysed climate modelling data, heatwave frequency, and average temperatures across […]
