The Minister of Energy, Virgil Popescu, announced in a press release that the EU member states are analyzing the technical conditions for achieving an emergency synchronization of the energy system in Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova with the European one. Currently, the power systems of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova operate in isolation from other neighboring energy systems and are disconnected from Russia, Virgil Popescu recalled after the extraordinary meeting of the Energy Council. According to him, both in Romania and in the Member States, the supply situation is stable, without risks for the current winter, and the EU is ready to activate emergency plans as the situation requires. The Minister of Energy pointed out, in the context, that a priority is the preparation for next winter, stating that he supports maximizing the efficiency of storage capacities and exploring alternative supply routes. “Romania supports the strategic partnership between the EU and Azerbaijan and the operationalization of the Southern Gas Corridor, including the BRUA project. […] In the medium and long term, it is important to diversify sources of supply in order to reduce dependence on imports from Russia, to continue investing in new low-carbon energy capabilities, to increase energy efficiency and interconnections at EU level” the minister also transmitted.
The Romanian interim president Ilie Bolojan will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the Presidential Administration announced on Tuesday, April 22, as reported by local news agency Agerpres. According to the official announcement, the cardinals set the funeral mass for Saturday at 10 AM in St....
Vehicle theft is on the rise around the world, a cause of concern for car owners everywhere, according to a new study by Compare the Market Australia. However, Romania is among the least affected countries, with few stolen cars relative to the total population. Vehicle thefts leave a lasting impact not just on the direct […]
Romanian robotics teams reached the podium and secured third place at the FIRST Championship World Robotics Championship, held April 16–19, 2025 in Houston, Texas. The CSH team from Timișoara and Eastern Foxes from Ploiești formed an alliance and finished the competition in 3rd place globally, while TehnoZ from Pitești and Alphatronic from Cluj-Napoca finished 1st […]
Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, has been named the 2025 laureate of the Timișoara Award for European Values, an honor established by the Municipality of Timișoara, western Romania. She will receive the award during a gala ceremony on May 22. The jury, composed of prominent Romanian professionals from various fields, recognized Metsola for […]
Romania’s interim president, Ilie Bolojan, delivered a message on Tuesday, April 22, to mark World Earth Day, emphasizing the importance of environmental care for both current and future generations. He stressed that a clean environment is essential for quality of life, public health, and the sustainable...
The leader of the Romanian reformist party USR, Elena Lasconi, a presidential candidate for the May 4 ballot with ambiguous support from her own colleagues, announced imminent thorough reforming of her party, apparently involving the replacement of the top leadership that withdrew her support recently. However, the odds for her to conduct the reforms are […]
