A 34-year-old Syrian national attempted to set himself ablaze with an incendiary bottle on Monda in front of Israel's Embassy in Bucharest, for allegedly being denied an audience, judicial sources said, adding that the anti-terror officers immediately intervened at the scene to subdue and immobilize the man, who was then taken to the 14th Police Precinct."From the data I have, this wasn't an anti-Semitic act, he appears to have been dissatisfied about the grant of residence, but all these aspects will be cleared by the checks that are being carried out now. His criminal record will definitely be verified," Romanian Police spokesman Georgian Dragan declared on Monday, stressing that the Syrian's action was not related whatsoever to Israel's intervention in Gaza, but was about a personal dissatisfaction."Police Precinct 14 is carrying out extensive checks and investigations to determine the circumstances of the man's action and of course, the necessary legal measures will also be instructed," said Dragan.The police official stated that a security perimeter is cordoned off at the embassy, because the police are also conducting an on-site investigation, but the danger has been removed.
The government approved on December 17 an emergency ordinance by which the Ministry of Finance allocates almost RON 2.5 billion (nearly EUR 500 million), intended for the payment of arrears of the Ministry of Development (MDLPA) and the continuation of public investments. This comes on top of RON 1.35 billion allocated to the Ministry of […]
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The government adopted an emergency ordinance on December 17 requiring all local authorities to approve, by December 31, the local taxes and fees that will apply in 2026, effectively forcing city halls to implement substantial property tax increases in line with guidelines already legislated, Ziarul Financiar...
In a meeting on Wednesday, December 17, the leaders of Romania's four-party ruling coalition agreed on the last bills to be included in the second package of budgetary measures – primarily the public administration law, but also the minimum tax on turnover, the minimum wage, and the reduction of some other public expenditures. The parties […]
Metinvest announced on Wednesday, December 17, that it completed the acquisition of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Iași, in eastern Romania. The plant produces welded structural pipes for the construction, engineering, infrastructure, and agricultural sectors, with a maximum annual production capacity of 240,000 tonnes. The plant is Metinvest’s first production site in Romania. Negotiations on its acquisition […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan was received by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, December 17, during his official visit to the United Kingdom, marking the final stage of his trip to London. The head of state also met with Romanians who welcomed him during the visit. President Dan posted a brief message alongside […]
