JusMin Marinescu: We are making efforts to obtain funding for electronic monitoring bracelets for inmates
The Justice Ministry (MJ) is making efforts to obtain funding for electronic monitoring bracelets for inmates who go to work and for those on leave, Justice Minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, while attending the presentation of the National Administration of Penitentiaries (ANP) activity report for 2025. 'Digitalisation must remain an essential prio
President Nicusor Dan receives Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky with military honours
President Nicusor Dan on Thursday received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, with military honours at the Cotroceni Palace. The official welcoming ceremony took place on the Marinescu Plateau. The national anthems of Ukraine and Romania were played and the Guard of Honour was inspected. According to a press release from the President
DISB2026/EduMin Dimian says specialists working on guide on AI use in education and research
Specialists from the Ministry of Education and Research are currently working on a guide for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and research, as its use should not be banned but certain limits must be established, Minister of Education and Research Mihai Dimian told the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2026 (DISB 2026) on Thursday. 'We
Bronze vessel, inscribed ceramic vessels and Roman 'cistern' found in Calugareni fort command courtyard
Head of the Roman Limes Research Section at the Mures County Museum Szilamer Panczel told AGERPRES on Thursday that a series of previously unknown artefacts had been discovered during research carried out at the Calugareni Archaeological Park, including a Roman 'cistern,' a bronze vessel and ceramic vessels inscribed with various names. 'Research b
INS: Construction of dwellings down 3.14% in 2025
The construction of dwellings fell by 3.14 percent in 2025, with 59,062 homes completed last year, 1,916 fewer than in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Thursday. The situation by area of residence in 2025 compared with 2024 highlights an increase in the share of homes completed in rural areas (from 43.2 percent in
Violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs in Bucharest on Thursday and Friday
The Orchestra of the 'George Enescu' Philharmonic, under the baton of conductor Andrei Boreyko, will perform for the first time together with violinist Leonidas Kavakos on Thursday and Friday, in two sold-out symphonic concerts at the Romanian Athenaeum. According to a press release sent to AGERPRES on Thursday, the programme includes Nocturne by Giuse
Ukraine's Zelenskyy on official visit to Romania; talks with President Dan, PM Bolojan on bilateral, international matters
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will pay on official visit to Romania on Thursday, occasion on which he will be welcomed by President Nicusor Dan, by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojand and by other Romanian officials. President Nicusor Dan will welcome Zelenskyy at the Cotroceni Palace. According to a release of the Presidential Administra
IntMin Predoiu holds meeting with US Ambassador to Bucharest Nirenberg: Exchange of information with US partner is essential
The exchange of information with the American partner is essential, and the relationship between the United States and Romania is based on shared interests and values, a firm commitment to the rule of law, and a similar vision for a secure and prosperous future, Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu said on Wednesday after a meeting with Darryl Nirenberg, the United States Ambas
U.S. military equippment, troops expected to be deployed to Romania for up to 90 days
The deployment of military equipment and troops from the United States of America to Romania is expected to take place for a period of up to 90 days, official sources stated following the meeting of the Supreme Council for Country Defence (CSAT) on Wednesday. The issue was discussed during Wednesday's CSAT meeting in the context of the crisis in the Middle
DISB2026/EANA's Giboi: Media literacy education should start in kindergarten
Media literacy education should start in kindergarten, just as there is also a need for education aimed at journalists and specialists in the technological area, Secretary General of the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) Alexandru Giboi said on Tuesday at the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2026 (DISB 2026). 'There is a discussion at European l
President Dan: We've discussed Middle East situation at the Supreme Council for Country Defence
We have analysed the situation in the Middle East during the meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) from both a military and political perspective, with a focus on the situation of Romanian citizens in the region, President Nicusor Dan stated on Monday. 'We have discussed the situation in the Middle East from a military perspective, with
SRI announces it maintains blue-cautious terrorist alert level
The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) announced on Wednesday that, after an analysis of the dynamic developments in the current international security context, there is currently no need to raise the terrorist alert level in Romania. 'At present, the level is blue-cautious and will remain so as long as the data held at national level, as well as those re
Films by Romanian directors Giurgiu, Stefanescu, to run in international festivals in Thessaloniki, Sofia
Three recent Romanian films, 'The Spruce Forest' directed by Tudor Giurgiu, 'A Safe Place' directed by Cecilia Stefanescu and '3 Days in September' directed by Tudor Giurgiu, have been included in the selection of the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival and the Sofia International Film Festival, according to Transilvania Film.
UPDATE/Romanian Parliament to consider deployment of American military equipment, forces in Romania
At its sitting on Wednesday, Romania's Supreme Council for National Defence (CSAT) discussed a temporary deployment in Romania of some American military equipment and forces, amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. A request for the deployment will be sent to Romania's Parliament for consideration. 'The third point of today's discussion a
Event promoting STEM education showcases Zalau high schools awarded robotics projects
Young people passionate about science and technology in Zalau presented their achievements in robotics on Tuesday evening during an event promoting STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) organised by the Salaj County Students' Council.