REPORT Coin treasure discovered in Salaj well, found in art consignment shop in Bucharest 40 years later
A coin treasure discovered in a well in Salaj in 1978, consisting of 30 silver kreutzers, a widely circulated coin in the present territory of Romania during the 18th and 19th centuries, known at the time as 'sfat,' was accidentally found by a museum curator from Zalau in an art consignment shop in Bucharest, 40 years later. Five years after the 'r
Artmark house auctions first edition of poetry collection 'Poesii' by Mihai Eminescu at 6000 euros
Bucharest, Feb 7 /Agerpres/ - The poetry collection entitled 'Poesii' [Poems] by Mihai Eminescu - the first and only one printed during the poet's lifetime - was sold on Thursday evening for 6,000 euros in the rare book and autograph auction organized by Casa Artmark at the Cesianu-Racovita Palace and online. The session included a section dedicate
Luca Niculescu: We have successfully completed all the OECD evaluations planned for 2024
All the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) evaluations planned for 2024 have been successfully completed, namely 12 out of 12, announced on Thursday Luca Niculescu, Secretary of State within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) and National Coordinator for Romania's accession process to the OECD. 'I am happy to announce toda
Romanian car makers, importers voice support for EUR 8,500 EV subsidies in 2025
Bucharest, Feb 6 /Agerpres/ - The Association of Romania's Automobile Manufacturers and Importers (APIA) is supporting the implementation of another vehicle scrappage programme with efficient subsidies of EUR 8,500 euros for electric vehicles, which will provide predictability at least until 2030, according to APIA Chairman Dan Vardie. 'APIA continues
Interior minister meets Swiss ambassador, talks highlight police cooperation in emergency situations
Bucharest, Feb 6 /Agerpres/ - At a meeting on Thursday with ambassador of the Swiss Confederation in Bucharest Massimo Baggi, Minister of the Interior Catalin Predoiu highlighted the positive bilateral cooperation on home affairs, with an emphasis on police and emergency situation cooperation. 'Minister Catalin Predoiu highlighted the important role of the
Romania rolls out European minimum wage
Bucharest, Feb 6 /Agerpres/ - At a Thursday's meeting, the Romanian government approved the procedure for applying the mechanism for establishing and updating the minimum pretax basic salary in the country completing the process of transposing Directive (EU) 2022/2041, which aims to ensure an adequate minimum wage for all workers. According to the Ministry
ForMin Hurezeanu welcomes France;s Haddad to discuss combatting disinformation
Bucharest, Feb 6 /Agerpres/ - Romania's Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu on Wednesday welcomed France's Minister Delegate for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad to discuss fighting against disinformation and hybrid actions. 'The meeting provided an opportunity to analyse ways of cooperation on combatting foreign interference, disinformation and hybrid
Bucharest-based Hungarian Cultural Centre to host mini-festival of literary translation in February
Bucharest, Feb 6 /Agerpres/ - A mini-festival of literary translations, organized by the Liszt Institute - Hungarian Cultural Centre in Bucharest and the Romanian Cultural Institute, will take place on February 6, 12 and 13, at the headquarters of the two institutions. The event, which celebrates for the third time the National Culture Day of Romania and the H
DefMin Tilvar: Romania will continue to provide all necessary support to NATO Battle Group in Romania
Romania will continue to provide all necessary support in its role as the host nation for the NATO Battle Group in Romania, Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tilvar told French Minister Delegate for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad on Thursday. According to a message Minister Tilvar posted on Facebook, the discussions in Bucharest focused on cooperation within N
Iasi Palace of Culture management wants Cucuteni-Baiceni Getic princely treasure back
Manager of the Palace of Culture in Iasi - 'Moldova' National Museum Complex Andrei Apreotesei wants to bring back to Iasi the Getic princely treasure from Cucuteni-Baiceni, a heritage collection similar to the one stolen from the museum in the Netherlands. Andrei Apreotesei told AGERPRES that the Getic princely heritage from Cucuteni-Baiceni was sent,
IntMin Predoiu, Qatari ambassador talk use of new technologies in ministry activities
Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu, at a working meeting with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Romania Osama Yousef Abdullah Alqaradawy, underscored the need to expand the use of new technologies and equipment in the activity of the Interior Ministry (MAI).
Can Europe compete? EU charts new course to strengthen global economic standing (enr)
Brussels, Feb 5 /Agerpres/ - The EU aims to reclaim its global economic edge with a new strategy to spur innovation, cut red tape, and strengthen clean industry. But as Brussels pushes for growth, climate advocates warn against weakening Europe's green commitments. 'Europe has everything it needs to succeed in the race to the top. But, at the same time
EduMin David: It is clear that we cannot continue with current education system
Minister of Education and Research Daniel David said that a different architecture and model are needed for the educational system, as the current one 'can no longer continue.' Daniel David participated on Wednesday in the presentation of the first National Report on Numerical Literacy, which shows that over a third of students are affected by numerica
Thousands of swans and other bird species in spectacle of nature in SPA Lower Olt Valley
Slatina, Feb 5 /Agerpres/ - Thousands of swans, Eurasian coots (Fulica atra), wild ducks, Cormorants (Phalacrocoracidae), Little egrets (Egretta garzetta), Caspian gulls (Larus cachinnans) and other birds offer a spectacular sight of the Olt River, from Ramnicu Valcea to Izbiceni, when it flows into the Danube, the landscape being a lively one even on cold winter days.
DIICOT: Tax inspectors conceal Nordis irregularities; visits to ANAF president
Four tax inspectors could face charges for aiding and abetting a criminal after they failed to take any action against the Nordis group of companies, despite having discovered irregularities there three years ago. The inspectors' conduct only came to light after the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) requested information