Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Anatoliiovych Shmyhal says a Ukrainian victory against Russia would be a "victory for all democracies," but the continued support of Kyiv partners and allies is needed."We are now rebuilding our country and we need to stop the Russians from destroying more. We need Patriot systems and we hope that Romania will also be able to contribute. These systems save the lives of civilians and help maintain normal daily life in Ukraine," said Shmyhal in a video message to participants at the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum on Thursday.He stressed that Ukraine's victory in the war with Russia will be an investment in Romania's security."For more than two years we have been defending our country from Russian aggression, but not only that, the Ukrainian nation is defending the foundations and values of European democracy which are under attack by the Russian dictator. The victory of Ukraine will be the victory of all democracies. It will be the greatest investment in your own security. To ensure this victory, we need the continued support of our partners and allies," said Denys Shmyhal.The Ukrainian official pointed out that his country needs military support first and foremost, with priority being given to air defence systems, artillery ammunition, long- and medium-range missiles.Equally important, according to him, is the seizure of frozen Russian assets, which "must contribute to Ukraine's recovery and resilience." Also, in the opinion of the Ukrainian prime minister, the sanctions regime against the Russian economy must be strengthened.
Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan stated during an interview on Wednesday, December 17, that there should be no statute of limitations in cases of serious corruption. The statement comes after a Recorder investigation, which showed that several heads of the major institutions in the Romanian justice system allegedly delayed trials for years until wrongdoings were […]
President Nicușor Dan has challenged, before the Constitutional Court (CCR), the constitutionality of the law that requires that at least 40% of the athletes who play on a team in official national competitions be Romanian. Dan noted that the law violates the principle of non-discrimination and the free movement of workers, enshrined both in the […]
Craiova International Airport will open its new passenger terminal on Thursday, December 18, completing a major infrastructure investment aimed at significantly expanding capacity and improving air connectivity in southwestern Romania. It is part of a broader expansion and modernization project financed through the Large Infrastructure Operational Programme (POIM) 2014–2020, with a total value exceeding EUR […]
Romania is set to be connected to the Western European energy network thanks to grid investments worth EUR 30 billion. The funds will be provided by the EU by 2035, and the project will link Romania to Hungary and Austria in a joint project. Romanian energy minister Bogdan Ivan signaled the signing of the new […]
Franck Bagouet has been appointed managing director of TotalEnergies Marketing Romania SA and managing director of Automotive Southeast Europe Hub TotalEnergies Marketing. He succeeds Didier Grimault, who has accepted a new position within the TotalEnergies company. “I am glad to join this dynamic affiliate and confident that, together with our talented team, we will reinforce […]
Databricks, the data analytics and artificial intelligence company co-founded by Romanian professors Ion Stoica and Matei Zaharia, announced on Tuesday, December 16, that it is raising USD 4 billion in funding at a valuation of USD 134 billion, according to CNBC. The new valuation represents a 34% increase compared to the August round, when Databricks […]
