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English 12-05-2026 19:39

NATO Secretary-General arrives in Bucharest, welcomed at Cotroceni by Romanian and Polish presidents

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte arrived in Bucharest on Tuesday evening, one day ahead of the B9 Summit scheduled to take place at the Cotroceni Palace. He was welcomed at Cotroceni by Romanian President Nicusor Dan and Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who will co-chair the Bucharest Nine Format Summit. According to the Presidential Administra

English 12-05-2026 19:19

Nicusor Dan: Poland is an important partner for Romania, and bilateral dialogue will continue

Poland is an important partner for Romania and the two states will continue their dialogue, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday during a joint press conference with his visiting Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki. The two heads of state will co-chair the Bucharest Nine (B9) Summit on Wednesday.

English 12-05-2026 18:51

Ombudsperson challenges SAFE-related Emergency Ordinance at Constitutional Court

Ombudsperson Renate Weber has challenged Emergency Ordinance (OUG) 38/2026 before the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR). The ordinance, adopted by the Government led by Ilie Bolojan, also concerns the SAFE military procurement program. OUG 38/2026, amending and supplementing several regulatory acts, was published in the Official Journal on May 8, 2026, thr

English 12-05-2026 17:52

Republic of Moldova's Orheiul Vechi Reserve advances efforts for UNESCO World Heritage status

The Orheiul Vechi / Old Orhei Cultural-Natural Reserve will resume efforts to obtain UNESCO World Heritage status, the reserve's director, Ion Ciobanu, told AGERPRES. He recalled that the process had been launched several years ago but was halted after UNESCO experts identified several non-conformities. 'Yes, there was an attempt - in fa

English 12-05-2026 17:23

President Dan receives Polish counterpart Nawrocki at Cotroceni Palace

The President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, was received by President Nicusor Dan on Tuesday, at the Cotroceni Palace. The two heads of state will have face-to-face talks, followed by official talks, at the end of which they will hold a press conference. On Tuesday evening, the Romanian head of state will have a working dinner with

English 12-05-2026 16:12

Acting Foreign Minister Toiu: Romania among Eastern Flank states with most airspace violations

Acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Tuesday at the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum in Bucharest that Romania is among the Eastern Flank countries that have recorded the most airspace violations, particularly due to drone incidents. 'Romania is among the Eastern Flank countries that have had the most violations of national airspace. For us, it is

English 12-05-2026 15:14

ANAF's Nica: Institution is facing a real challenge: at Schengen borders, it struggles to collect information

The National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) is facing a real challenge with Romania's entry into the Schengen Area, as it struggles to collect information at Schengen borders and is working on a system of cameras and scales, ANAF President Adrian Nica said on Tuesday at the official launch of the International Fiscal Association - IFA Romania. 

English 12-05-2026 14:01

Oradea Philharmonic to host Werner Schulze's 'Sinfonia breve' world premiere, with composer attending

The Oradea State Philharmonic will present on Thursday the world premiere of the work 'Sinfonia breve - In the Spirit of Joseph Haydn,' composed by Werner Schulze, in the presence of the Austrian composer, during a symphonic concert conducted by Andrej Vesel. According to a philharmonic press release, the work has a strong connection with the composer&

English 12-05-2026 13:58

Hyundai Rotem, IGSU to test firefighting robot in Bucharest demonstration

A remotely operated robot designed for firefighting and interventions in hazardous environments will be tested on 14 May at the Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security exhibition in Bucharest, during a demonstration organised by Hyundai Rotem in cooperation with the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU). According to a press release sent to AG

English 12-05-2026 13:34

#NadiaYear Nadia Comaneci t be celebrated in her birth city of Onesti on May 29 to 31

The town of Onesti will mark, from May 29 to 31, the 50th anniversary of the historic moment at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, when Nadia Comaneci achieved the first perfect 10 in gymnastics history, through a series of events including 'The Road to Perfection', the symbolic route followed by the great champion from her home to the training hall. 'As

English 12-05-2026 12:31

President Dan further rules out early elections: A majority will be formed on a solution

President Nicusor Dan further rules out the possibility of early elections, expressing his belief that a majority will emerge 'on a solution' for the formation of the new Government. 'It is a negotiation, meaning a negotiation in which each party has certain conditions - some of these conditions are negotiable, others are non-negotiable. What I can

English 12-05-2026 12:30

Gheorghiu:Romania has European obligations which, for the first time in history, force it to move forward

The Romanian State has sincerely begun to look in the mirror over the past six months, and Romania has all ingredients to make the most of this moment and it has European obligations which, for the first time in history, force it to move forward, not backward, Acting Deputy PM Oana Gheorghiu told a specialist event on Tuesday. 'As you know the Government h

English 12-05-2026 10:40

President Dan: Black Sea and Western Balkans region, strategic interest for Romania, NATO

The Black Sea region and the Western Balkans are of strategic interest both to Romania and to NATO, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday, mentioning that this is a period marked by multiple challenges and that like-minded states must cooperate. 'The Black Sea region and the Western Balkans region represent a strategic interest for Romania, but also for NA

English 12-05-2026 10:22

President Nicusor Dan: The stronger Europe is, the stronger NATO is

The stronger Europe is, the stronger NATO is, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday at the opening of the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum. He was asked about the difference between the terms 'pro-European' and 'pro-Western' in the context of the latter being used more frequently recently. The President said that nothing has

English 12-05-2026 09:18

Romania, included on Ukraine's new list on dual citizenship agreement

Ukraine has amended the list of countries with which it accepts dual citizenship agreements, adding 29 new states including Romania. On 8 May, the government in Kyiv adopted a 'decree regarding amendments to the list of states whose citizens (subjects) acquire Ukrainian citizenship through a simplified procedure.' Previously, the origina