President Klaus Iohannis welcomed on Monday the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Nikola Selakovic, on the occasion of the latter's visit to Bucharest.According to the Presidential Administration, the head of state stressed the importance of stimulating bilateral dialogue, including through an intensification of sectoral cooperation in various areas of common interest, such as mutual trade, infrastructure, energy, education and culture. In this context, President Klaus Iohannis appreciated the recent signing of the agreement between the two Governments on establishing the connection of the Timisoara - Moravita motorway and the Belgrade - Vatin highway.Also, the head of state welcomed the signing on Monday, by the heads of diplomacy of the two countries, of the agreements between the two Governments regarding the granting of the property right over the "Luceafarul" building to Romania, respectively regarding the cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, youth and sports."In terms of European integration, including in the context of the recent EU-Western Balkans Summit held in Brussels on June 23, 2022, President Klaus Iohannis reiterated Romania's support for the European integration process, the importance of aligning with the decisions of the Union and has expressed openness to provide technical expertise to the Serbian authorities," the Presidential Administration said.Regarding the current European security context, marked by the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the talks between the two officials also highlighted the common interest in ensuring regional stability and advancing the Western Balkan states in the process of joining the European Union.
Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB) has been shortlisted for the Student Mental Health Initiative of the Year category in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025, becoming the only school in Romania to appear on this year’s shortlist. The nomination recognises CSB’s pioneering, student-led approach to promoting well-being across the Secondary School and reflects the […]
The Romanian Film Festival UK (RFF25UK) begins this week with a program showcasing a selection of new and archive Romanian feature films, documentaries, and shorts. The festival will open with the UK premiere of Traffic, Romania's 2026 Academy Awards entry. The film is directed by Teodora Ana Mihai from a screenplay by Palme d'Or–winning filmmaker […]
The government is preparing a major overhaul of state-owned companies, deputy prime minister Oana Gheorghiu announced on Monday, November 24, unveiling plans for a unified registry and initial reforms targeting 10 key enterprises. According to her, Romania currently has 1,502 state-owned companies, including 230 at central level and 1,272 under local authorities. Among central entities, […]
Two Romanians reportedly forced open an emergency exit and ran after the plane that was preparing to take off for Bucharest from Cologne, southwestern Germany, on Friday, November 21. The two, aged 28 and 47, were late for boarding, at which point they broke an emergency window and activated a button to open a secured […]
NOËL, the longest-running designer gift fair in Romania, will hold its 16th edition on December 13–14 at Unirea Shopping Center in Bucharest. The event will feature more than 100 designers presenting handmade and curated gifts, including unique pieces, capsule collections, and seasonal items. The fair will host creators from Romania as well as artists from […]
Romania will celebrate its National Day on December 1 with a large military parade in Bucharest featuring Romanian and allied troops. The event will also showcase an extensive display of military equipment and aircraft at the Arch of Triumph. More than 2,900 servicemembers and specialists from the Ministry of National Defense, Interior Ministry, Romanian Intelligence […]
