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.
Roughly 8 out of 10 chief financial officers, or CFOs, from Romania’s largest companies say they now need constantly updated financial forecasts, unlike previous years when the focus was primarily on financial results, budgeting, and accounting, according to Inulta, a company specializing in Corporate and Enterprise Performance Management. The forecasts come to offer a degree […]
Romanian prosecutors have placed a precautionary seizure on the accounts and assets of the mercenary Horațiu Potra, in a case of tax evasion, embezzlement, and money laundering. The measure targets over RON 24 million, nearly 30 kilograms of gold, a property in Bucharest, and 11 properties and apartments in Sibiu. According to investigators cited by […]
The first sales figures from two of the largest European markets, France and Germany, both major markets for the Dacia brand, show that the debut of the carmaker's largest SUV, the Bigster, has been impressive. June data on car registrations in Germany show that the Dacia Bigster managed to sell 1,227 units in its second […]
After a 2024 marked by adaptation and consolidation, Romanian eCommerce entered 2025 with a more restrained dynamic. According to MerchantPro Compass, the biannual analysis conducted by MerchantPro, a SaaS eCommerce platform supporting over 2,000 active online stores—the first half of this year confirms a paradigm shift: it’s no longer about how much you sell, but […]
The TIFF Unlimited Caravan is hitting the road for the 16th consecutive year, bringing a diverse selection of Romanian and international films to audiences across the country. From July to September 2025, the traveling film series will stop in ten towns and cities, offering outdoor and indoor screenings of comedies, love stories, and family-friendly films. […]
Home sales decreased by 3.4% in Romania in the first six months of 2025 when compared to the result registered in the same period last year. Sales were down 7.9% in Bucharest and Ilfov in the same period, according to a market analysis issued by real estate consultant SVN Romania and based on official statistics […]
