Kozloduy Unit 6 shutdown increases pressure on Romania's energy system (expert)
The scheduled shutdown of Unit 6 at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant, starting on Thursday for annual maintenance and refuelling, is increasing pressure on Romania's energy system, as electricity consumption rises during the evening hours while domestic production does not always cover demand, Dumitru Chisalita, chairman of the Intelligent Energy Association (
PM-designate Niculescu on meeting with PSD representatives: I saw openness in trying to find solutions
Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu said on Thursday that he saw openness from the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in trying to find solutions, and the priorities discussed with the Social Democrats were aimed at the budget revision and next year's budget. 'The immediate priorities which we have and which I have discussed with the PSD representatives
Dezna Fortress becomes tourist magnet after via ferrata route development
The ruins of Dezna Fortress have become a magnet for adventure tourism in recent years, following the development of the county's first certified via ferrata route, with thousands of adrenaline enthusiasts, many from abroad, coming to climb the cliffs beneath the historical monument. Opened four years ago on the cliffs of Osoiu Hill, the route is fully equ
Bolojan:We'll meet Luca Niculescu; we will analyse how to end to political crisis triggered by PSD-AUR
National Liberal Party (PNL) leader and interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said that at Thursday's meeting with Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu, they will discuss how to put an end to the 'political crisis triggered by the PSD and AUR,' stressing that a fully empowered government is needed as soon as possible to manage urgent matters. '
Interim FinMin Nazare attends ECOFIN meeting in Luxembourg on Thursday and Friday
Interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare is attending the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting in Luxembourg on Thursday and Friday, where current economic and financial challenges, the impact of developments in energy markets and the coordination of fiscal policies at European level will be discussed, according to a Finance Ministry release.
Brancusi Year/The Living heritage of Gorj curated in an immersive exhibition and an 80-square-meter mural in Madrid
An 80-square-metre mural, inspired by a traditional Romanian blouse ie with embroidery on the shoulder from Gorj, and an immersive exhibition dedicated to the intangible cultural heritage of Gorj will bring to Madrid and Arganda del Rey the cultural universe in which Constantin Brancusi was formed. The cultural project 'Gorj. Constantin before Brancusi'
Venerable Saint Parascheva relics taken out to Iasi Metropolitan Church Courtyard for pilgrim worship
The casket containing the relics of Venerable Saint Parascheva was taken out of the Metropolitan Cathedral on Tuesday morning and placed in a specially arranged canopy in the Metropolitan Courtyard, so that pilgrims who have arrived in Iasi can venerate the relics. At around 06:00, the Akathist to Saint Parascheva was read in the Metropolitan Cathedral. Afterw
PM-designate Niculescu begins talks to form Government; meetings with PSD, PNL, UDMR on Thursday
Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu will meet on Thursday with the three parliamentary parties as part of consultations on forming the Government and establishing the governing programme. According to the meetings' schedule, established based on confirmations received from the leaders of political parties so far, Luca Niculescu will meet representative
'Giotto in Iasi' exhibition, opened with Culture minister and Italy's ambassador in attendance
The exhibition 'Giotto in Iasi,' which is bringing one of the great artist's most important works, Polittico, to Romania for the first time, opened on Wednesday evening at the Palace of Culture in Iasi, in the presence of Culture Minister Demeter Andras and Italy's Ambassador to Romania Laura Aghilarre. 'We are all witnessing a first: the f
Mirabela Gradinaru pays visit to Neonatal ICU at Marie Curie Hospital; thanks doctors for dedication
Mirabela Gradinaru, partner of President Nicusor Dan, visited the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Marie Curie Hospital, which was built by Inima Copiilor in 2013. According to a post on the clinic's Facebook page, many of the sickest children from across the country are treated here, with an extremely diverse range of conditions, including complex heart de
Nicusor Dan, at Cotroceni Palace Church: It is important to bear in mind history does not begin with us
President Nicusor Dan attended the Holy Liturgy on Wednesday at the Cotroceni Palace Church, which was honoring its patron saints, emphasizing on this occasion the importance of always bearing in mind that history does not begin with us. According to the Romanian Patriarchate's Basilica Agency, the service was officiated by Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant B
Bucharest Mayor Ciucu selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies Programme focused on urban mobility
Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu has been selected to take part in a leadership training programme organised by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in London. The mayor joined fellow mayors from 17 countries for a four-day programme aimed at modernising local administrations, the Bucharest City Hall said.
Romania is increasingly present where important economic decisions for Europe are made (FinMin Nazare)
Romania is increasingly present where important economic decisions for Europe are made, and we must continue to clearly and firmly articulate our interests and objectives, says interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare. 'Romania is increasingly present where important economic decisions for Europe are made. We must continue to clearly and firmly articulate
BrancusiYear/ Brancusi exhibition to open in Sfantu Gheorghe, Dali lithograph on raffle
Ivy cascades in the rust-coloured hues of autumn over the building of the Arcus Cultural Centre in Sfantu Gheorghe, which in a few days will host the exhibition 'Brancusi and the Great Artists of His Era.' The works have already arrived in Sfantu Gheorghe, and as they are unpacked, the exhibition hall is gradually filling with shapes and colours, while
Darau: Padurea Craiului becomes an ecotourism destination
Padurea Craiului is becoming an ecotourism destination and joining the other six recognized ecotourism destinations in Romania, Irineu Darau, the interim Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, announced on Wednesday. 'This is a positive step and an example of how we can make better use of what we have. I have just signed the do