The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is convinced that Romania and Bulgaria will soon become full members of the Schengen area, reports APA. “You can count on us to strengthen borders more and we will convince Austria that Romania and Bulgaria deserve to be full Schengen members,” said the head of the Commission at a press conference following the EU summit held in Brussels on Thursday. “EC has been certain for several years that Romania and Bulgaria are ready for Schengen,”von der Leyen pointed out. EU has had a few projects with European financing in past months to consolidate borders in Romania and Bulgaria, and land missions, and that convinced Austria to make “the first steps for air and sea Schengen.” The head of the Commission also said that additional resources to strengthen borders are provided in the multiannual EU budget established on Thursday. EU states approved in December to remove controls for air and sea borders with Bulgaria and Romania in March 2024. Talks about the elimination of controls at land borders continue and the matter will be among priorities of the future agenda of the EU interior ministers in March, APA informs.
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
