The U.S. diplomatic mission to Romania said on Tuesday that it looks forward to working with Nicusor Dan as President of Romania and with the new government, in order to advance shared priorities such as defense, energy and trade partnerships."We look forward to working with Nicusor Dan as President of Romania and with the new government to promote our shared priorities, such as defense, energy and trade partnerships," the Embassy said in a message on Facebook. The United States Embassy in Romania expresses its gratitude to ambassador Kathleen Kavalec, who is retiring from her diplomatic career, and informs that deputy chief of the mission in Romania, Michael Dickerson, will serve as charge d'affaires ad interim."We express our gratitude to US ambassador to Romania, Kathleen Kavalec, who is retiring after a distinguished career in the United States diplomatic service. Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec has fulfilled her mission with dedication, strengthening the existing partnership between the United States and Romania. We thank her for her leadership and commitment to shared democratic values," the US Embassy said in a message posted on the diplomatic mission's Facebook page.The embassy informs that, during this transition, deputy chief of mission Michael Dickerson will serve as charge d'affaires ad interim."With his in-depth knowledge of Romania and our bilateral priorities, career diplomat Michael Dickerson will continue to promote our close and enduring relations," the source added.Kathleen Kavalec began her term in Romania in February 2023.
A new study by RoCoach and Novel Research shows that 72% of Romanians believe artificial intelligence (AI) could help reduce corruption and increase transparency in public institutions. The findings reflect growing public interest in how technology, including digital records and the use of AI, could improve administrative efficiency. Despite this optimism, 44.5% of respondents say […]
ARTE.tv, the European public streaming platform, is now available in Romanian for viewers in Romania and the Republic of Moldova. The new version of the platform offers access to documentaries, series, news programs, concerts, and films, all with Romanian subtitles or voice-over. ARTE.tv already offers content in six other languages, namely French, German, English, Spanish, […]
Romania Education Alliance (REA), the first national initiative dedicated to scaling private education in the country, has unveiled a EUR 20 million investment plan aimed at uniting over 15 private schools under a single educational network by 2028. The announcement marks a significant milestone for REA, founded in 2024 by education entrepreneurs Anca and Dan […]
Environment minister Diana Buzoianu issued a stark warning about the condition of the Praid Salt Mine, saying the site is in an irreversible state of degradation and the collapse of its ceiling is now only a matter of time. During a recent visit to the area alongside economy minister Radu Miruță, a portion of the […]
A Code Red warning for extreme heat has been issued in southern Romania, with the intense heatwave expected to grip the region between Tuesday morning, July 22, and Wednesday morning, July 23. The alert covers the counties of Dolj, Olt, Teleorman, Giurgiu, Călărași, Ilfov, and the capital city, Bucharest. Temperatures in these areas are forecast […]
Four Ukrainian military aircraft unintentionally entered Romanian airspace for several minutes during the night of July 20 to 21, amid a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine's airport infrastructure. The Romanian Ministry of National Defence (MApN) confirmed the incident, stating that two Romanian F-16s and two Italian Eurofighter Typhoons were scrambled as a precaution, but the […]
