Acting President Bolojan: I expressed my support for defense initiatives to Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels, March 6 - AGERPRES special correspondent Oana Ghita reports: Acting President Ilie Bolojan reported on Thursday that he had discussed with the President of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen about Romania's support for the EC's initiatives in the field of defense. ''I discussed today with President Ursula von der Leyen
Bolojan: Supporting Ukraine indirectly means supporting the peace of our country
AGERPRES special correspondent Oana Ghita reports: Supporting Ukraine actually means supporting stability at our country's borders and indirectly the peace of our country, Interim President Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday ahead of the Special European Council meeting. He said the mandate he came with to the Brussels meeting has three pillars.
Climber Adrian Ahritculesei reaches highest peak in Oceania, as part of Seven Summits circuit
Climber Adrian Ahritculesei, from Petrosani, reached the summit of Puncak Jaya, also known as the 'Cartensz Pyramid' (4,884 m), the highest peak in Oceania, as part of the Seven Summits circuit, which includes the highest mountains on each continent of the planet. 'On top of Oceania! Thanks to all my partners for their support!,' wrote the clim
PM Ciolacu: Two major American companies are entering Romania
Bucharest, March 6 /Agerpres/ - Two major American companies are entering Romania, announced Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu on Thursday, ahead of the government meeting. 'I want to highlight the fact that two major American companies are entering Romania. One is taking over a starch plant and the other will be working on the Neptun Deep project alongside Pe
Interim President Bolojan: Romania is ready to work closely with other EU member states
AGERPRES special correspondent Oana Ghita reports: Romania is ready to work closely with other EU member states to find immediate solutions to recent developments, said interim President Ilie Bolojan on Thursday in a post on X, after his meeting with European People's Party (EPP) President Manfred Weber. Bolojan is in Brussels for the EPP Summit, organised
IntMin, at meeting with counterparts from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, pleads for strengthening EU legal framework
Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu pleaded, during a meeting with his counterparts from Bulgaria, Croatia and Greece, for strengthening the legal framework at the European level to streamline measures for the return of third-country nationals who are illegally present on EU territory. The discussions held in Brussels on Wednesday focused on coordinat
Investors in Romania will begin to feel positive impact generated by accession to Schengen (minister)
Companies that have already invested in Romania will begin to feel the positive impact generated by the increased speed of goods and services circulation following the country's accession to the Schengen Area, believes Finance Minister Tanczos Barna. 'Accession to the Schengen Area has increased Romania's attractiveness for foreign investments, and
Tennis: Irina Begu qualifies for Indian Wells second round
Romanian tennis player Irina Begu qualified for the second round of the WTA 1,000 tournament at Indian Wells (California), with total prizes of 8,963,700 dollars, on Wednesday, after defeating American Ann Li 7-5, 3-6, 6-1. Begu (34 years old, 74th in the WTA) won after more than two hours of play (2 hours 04 minutes). The Romanian now leads 2-1
Ilie Bolojan to attend first European Council meeting as interim president focusing European defence
Ilie Bolojan will attend, on Thursday, the first European Council meeting as the interim president of Romania. At this special summit, the heads of state and government from the European Union will discuss support for Ukraine and the situation of European defence. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is invited to participate in the meeting.
PM Ciolacu attends Iftar dinner offered by OIC and Arab Group countries' ambassadors
Bucharest, March 5 /Agerpres/ - Ambassadors and envoys of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries and of the Arab Group in Romania hosted on Tuesday an Iftar dinner, which was attended by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and other senior government officials and lawmakers. 'Thank you for making us feel at home. We are truly grateful, as
Romania declares Russian Federation's military, air, naval attache in Bucharest, deputy personae non gratae
Bucharest, March 5 /Agerpres/ - Romania has decided to declare personae non gratae on its soil the military, air and naval attaché of the Russian Federation in Bucharest, as well as his deputy, for carrying out activities running contrary to the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the country's Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) said on Wednesday.
EU loads fiscal firepower to rearm as US stops Ukraine military aid (enr)
Brussels, March 5 /Agerpres/ While the United States suspended military aid to Ukraine, Europe is stepping up its support, with countries moving to ramp up their defence spending and solidifying ties with Kiev. The shift comes after a tense meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, straining US-Ukraine relations. Eu
IntMin Predoiu: Romania and Bulgaria can cope with all the Schengen area regulations
Bucharest, March 5 /Agerpres/ - Romania and Bulgaria are able to cope with all the regulations of the Schengen area and have demonstrated that it was a very good step not only for the two countries, but for Europe as a whole, Romania's Internal Affairs Minister Catalin Predoiu said on Wednesday before a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council.
PM Ciolacu: I agree to allocate additional funds for armament, on condition money goes exclusively to Romanian plants
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced on Wednesday regarding the 'Rearm Europe' Plan that he agrees with the additional allocation of funds for armament, provided that the money is directed exclusively to plants in the Romanian defence industry. 'The European Commission says Romania is right. Defence spending will not be included in the calculati
Chamber of Commerce representatives discuss EU-Mercosur agreement with Panama officials
Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR) discussed with officials from the Government of the Republic of Panama various aspects regarding bilateral cooperation in areas with significant economic potential, according to a press release sent to AGERPRES on Wednesday. Additionally, Romanian officials and members of the Panamanian