PM Ciolacu: Peace in Ukraine can only be achieved with U.S. help
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Thursday, regarding the peace negotiations in Ukraine, that what is important are not the harsh, momentary statements of world leaders, but rather a fair and lasting peace in that country, which can only be achieved with the help of the U.S. 'I would like to respond to the most important global topic: the peace negotia
MAE: No discussions or interventions regarding any candidate or electoral process, in bilateral interactions with U.S. officials
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) on Wednesday points out that there were no discussions or interventions regarding any candidate or the electoral process in Romania during bilateral interactions with officials from the U.S. Administration. 'We have heard the public statements from some representatives of the U.S. Administration at the Munich
Code Yellow warning for freezing cold weather until Monday
The National Weather Administration (ANM) issued a Code Yellow warning for exceptionally cold weather on Wednesday, valid until next Monday for almost the entire country. According to meteorologists, in the period February 19 to 24, the weather will be exceptionally cold across most of the country, with freezing temperatures at night and in the morning. Minimu
Daniel Daianu: It is in Romania's interest, as well as of other European countries, for the EU to become more cohesive
Fiscal Council President Daniel Daianu says it is in Romania's interest, as well as that of other European countries, for the EU to become more cohesive and develop its own defense capabilities while ensuring that NATO remains strong. 'Last year, Romania allocated just over 2% of GDP to defense, while running a budget deficit of 8.64% of GDP - which, i
Interim President Ilie Bolojan leaves for Paris to participate in meeting devoted to Ukraine
Interim President Ilie Bolojan left for Paris on Wednesday morning, on a regular flight, to attend a meeting organised at the Elysee Palace, the Presidential Administration reported. Ilie Bolojan is accompanied by Presidential Advisor for European Affairs Luminita Odobescu. On Monday, leaders from Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, Spai
Interim president Bolojan: The year 2025 will be crucial for both Romania and globally
The year 2025 will be a 'crucial' one for both our country and globally, interim president of Romania Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday, evoking 'increasingly intense, increasingly sophisticated' hybrid actions. He delivered a speech at the annual meeting of heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Romania. 'The year 2025 will b
Bolojan to foreign diplomats: Presidential election goal - to work for a free, fair, transparent electoral process
Acting President Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday, at the annual meeting with the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Romania, that Romania is a democratic state, which continues to act to strengthen its institutions and the trust in them, and stressed that the goal in regards to the presidential election is to work for a free, fair, and transparent electoral process.
Isarescu: Annual inflation rate will continue to follow generally decreasing trend throughout the year
The annual inflation rate, measured based on the consumer price indices, will continue to follow a generally decreasing trend throughout the current year, followed by a stabilisation in the upper half of the target range starting 2026, National Bank of Romania (BNR) Governor Mugur Isarescu said on Monday. 'Most certainly, what is happening now, the tension
Code Yellow for freezing cold Monday through Wednesday in 18 counties; snowfall warning in 10 counties, Bucharest
The National Weather Administration (ANM) issued new Code Yellow weather alerts for cold weather and snow, valid in 18 counties in Transylvania, Crisana, Moldavia and Maramures, as well as in ten other counties in the south, including Bucharest. According to the specialist forecast, from February 17 to 19, a Code Yellow alert affects the counties of Botosani,
Romania's economy grows 0.9% in 2024
Romania's economy grew 0.9% last year, and in the last quarter of 2024 the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased 0.7% compared to the same quarter in 2023, and 0.8% compared to the previous quarter, according to estimated data (flash) the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday. On a seasonally adjusted series, in Q4 2024, compared to t
Annual inflation rate decreases to 4.95% in January 2025
The annual inflation rate decreased in January 2025 to 4.95%, from 5.14% in December, with food product prices having increased 4.54%, those of non-food products having gone up 4.60%, and service prices having grown 6.54%, according to data published National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Friday. 'The consumer price index in January 2025 compared to Dec
Munich Security Conference/ ForMin Hurezeanu meets US special envoy Richard Grenell
Minister of foreign affairs, Emil Hurezeanu, on Thursday discussed with ambassador Richard Grenell, special envoy of US President Donald Trump, in the context of the Munich Security Conference. According to a post on the X page of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 'the discussion between the two ambassadors, which took place in Berlin, covered curr
Kallas: Europe must be at the table for Ukraine peace talks (enr)
Brussels, Feb 13 /Agerpres/ - ''Europe needs to be around the table'' for peace negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine, the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, told the European Newsroom (enr) in an interview on Wednesday. The former Estonian prime minister stressed that the out
Romania, among top office markets in Central and Eastern Europe (consultants)
Bucharest is among the largest and most mature office markets in Central and Eastern Europe, alongside Warsaw, Prague and Budapest, standing out through the growth of the green building stock and the integration of sustainability standards, according to a report published by a real estate consultancy company analysing the office markets in 11 cities in the region.
First edition of Nordic Festival to take place in Bucharest February 13-15
The first edition of the Nordic Festival, a multidisciplinary event exploring and celebrating the culture of Northern countries, through a programme including awarded films, debates with special guests, literary events, concerts and many other surprises, will take place in Bucharest over February 13-15, reads a press release sent to AGERPRES on Thursday. Under