The minister of National Defense, Angel Tilvar, discussed on Tuesday, via videoconference, with his French counterpart, Sebastien Lecornu, about bilateral cooperation in the military field and the support that the two countries give to Ukraine in supporting defense efforts against the illegal aggression of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) informs in a press release sent on Wednesday.Minister Angel Tilvar reiterated Romania's solidarity with Ukraine and the importance of continuing international support for the neighboring state.He also highlighted the efforts of our country to continuing the training of the Ukrainian military within the EUMAM UA missions of the European Union and INTERFLEX, led by the United Kingdom.The Romanian official welcomed the recent signing, in Paris, by presidents Macron and Zelensky, of the framework agreement on security cooperation between France and Ukraine.The two ministers of Defense also addressed, in the videoconference, aspects related to the level of bilateral Romanian-French military relations, as well as the cooperation in the allied framework and in that offered by the European Union.In this context, according to the source, minister Angel Tilvar reiterated the importance of concrete examples of allied solidarity in the face of the challenges generated by the aggressive attitude of the Russian Federation in the Black Sea area, expressing also in this context appreciation for France's contribution to the consolidation of the eastern flank, by assuming leadership of the NATO battle group on the territory of Romania, deployed in central Cincu.
The Romanian delegation concluded its participation in the Balkan Senior Championships in Volos, Greece, with a total of 9 medals, out of which 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. The gold medals were won by athletes Rareş Toader in shot put (20.74 meters), Alin Firfirică in discus throw (63.15 meters), Alina Rotaru-Kottmann in long […]
Romanian locomotive manufacturer Softronic Craiova has signed a contract with RS Lease Slovakia for the delivery of two Transmontana locomotives, which will be produced in the Craiova plant and delivered in the first half of 2026. The six-axle electric locomotives are designed for the demands of heavy freight transport, but are also adaptable to other […]
The Romanian heavy metal band Trooper returns to Sala Palatului on February 28, 2026, with the show “Regeneza,” a journey through its entire discography, along with special guest Blaze Bayley, Iron Maiden’s vocalist from 1994–1999. The concert is a transformation and a return to the spiritual roots of the band, according to lead singer Alin […]
Full Moon, the festival showcasing horror and fantasy films, will hold its tenth edition next month in Biertan, a village in Sibiu county known for its UNESCO-listed fortified church. The festival will present this year a program of 16 films, six of which are national premieres. The edition's headliner is Radu Jude's Dracula, an international […]
Rheinmetall is expanding both its presence in Romania and its status as a manufacturer and service provider for the Romanian armed forces, according to a statement from the company. The new facilities will focus on the local production of ammunition and Lynx infantry fighting vehicles. The expansion initiative focuses on local production of the Lynx […]
PPC blue, part of Public Power Corporation (PPC) Group, will install 60 EV charging points on European routes in Romania and Greece using EU funding. The company will receive up to EUR 2.76 million as part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) program. The "East Europe Electric Route" project […]
