Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca met on Wednesday at Victoria Palace with a delegation made up of members of the Royal College of Defense Studies in the UK, the discussions being focused on the security situation in the Black Sea and on the effects generated by the Russian military aggression in Ukraine. ‘During the discussions, the premier has analysed the situation of security in the Black Sea and had an exchange of opinions on the issue of effects generated by the Russian military aggression in Ukraine, with focus on the solidarity manifested by the allies and the efforts of our country to manage the effects of increased prices for energy and natural gas, including through the objective of getting energy independence’, the press release says. On this occasion, Prime Minister Ciuca presented Romania’s geostrategic position in the EU and NATO, Romania’s strategies and instruments in the field of national security, but also the way of managing the situation in Ukraine and the actions taken by the Romanian Government in support of refugees. In this context, the head of the Executive stressed that Romania, from the time of illegal occupation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014 to the widespread aggression of today, strongly supported the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, with reference to internationally recognized Ukrainian borders. At the same time, Ciuca stated that the security umbrella offered by NATO has determined, in the context of the solidarity of the allies, a highlight of the importance of the most powerful political-military construction, a context in which Romania continues to understand and support the importance of the enlargement process, as in the case of the European Union. ‘For Romania who puts to value the statute of member state to the EU and NATO, modernisation, digitisation, deburocratisation and training of the staff are essential to ensure sustainable economic growth. We are at a complicated moment, but which confirms the correct route of governmental decisions, by placing Romania at the top of economic growth at European level’ premier Ciuca said.
Estonian cinema will take center stage at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) in the Focus Estonia program, presenting a curated selection featuring both recent releases and rediscovered classics, screened in restored versions. Among the films to be screened is Moonika Siimets' The Black Hole (2024), a dark sci-fi comedy inspired […]
The ITH Group, which includes the portals Vola.ro, Fru.pl, and GoVola.com and operates in Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria, announced the direct integration of LOT Polish Airlines flights into its own platforms. The collaboration strengthens the group’s position as a regional leader in flight ticket distribution, according to its press release. This will be achieved through […]
In a ruling handed down on Tuesday, May 13, the Bucharest Court of Appeal rejected a request by US authorities for the extradition of a 17-year-old Romanian student. The youth is accused of sending hundreds of bomb threats and manipulating underage girls into engaging in acts of extreme violence, sexual exploitation, and self-harm. Aside from […]
Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has announced the expansion of its presence in Romania by signing a franchise agreement with Amazonia Aquapark SRL for Novotel Timișoara. The newly built hotel is scheduled to open by the end of 2027, marking the brand's first property outside Bucharest and becoming a flagship for Novotel in Eastern […]
A survey published on Wednesday, May 14, by the Open Minds Association shows that Romanians strongly support respect and mutual support in the workplace, signaling that the business environment can play a critical role in supporting social unity. According to the first data set from the “Diversity and Inclusion Barometer,” May 2025 edition, 81% of […]
Eight of the largest business organizations active in Romania have voiced their concern over the accelerating deterioration of the business climate and the erosion of Romania’s credibility. The call is signed by AmCham Romania – American Chamber of Commerce in Romania, AOAR – Association of Romanian Businessmen, AHK – Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, […]
