Big cities invest over 30 million euros in 'smart' islands for separate waste collection
Major Romanian cities such as Brasov, Iasi and Cluj-Napoca are investing over 30 million euros in total in 'smart' islands for separate waste collection, according to a specialist analysis released on Friday. According to data compiled by Clean Recycle, some of these investments began in 2023, others are scheduled for implementation by 2026, and most o
HM Margareta, Prince Radu visit CCDCOE, eu-LISA HQ, Romanian and Moldovan embassies to Estonia
AGERPRES special correspondent Dana Purgaru reports: Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, and His Royal Highness Prince Radu visited on Thursday, on the penultimate day of their trip to the Republic of Estonia, the headquarters of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) and the EU Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scal
Nicusor Dan: I respect decisions of treaties; we want to continue good relationship with Israel
President-elect Nicusor Dan declared on Thursday that his duty is to respect the treaties agreed upon by Romania, noting at the same time that Romania wishes to continue the 'very good' relationship with the State of Israel. Nicusor Dan was asked whether he considers Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu guilty of war crimes. 'Th
UPDATE/President of European Parliament Roberta Metsola receives Timisoara Award for European Values
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, received on Thursday the Timisoara Award for European Values, the municipality's highest honour, granted to personalities who support fundamental European values. Roberta Metsola was honoured for her firm attitude in times of crisis, her unconditional support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova
Two more F-16 Fighting Falcons land in Romania, set to endow 57th Air Base
Two more F-16 Fighting Falcons of the multi-role fighter aircraft acquired by Romania from the Kingdom of Norway, landed on Thursday at the 71st Air Base 'General Emanoil Ionescu' in Campia Turzii, and are set to endow the 571st Fighter Aviation Squadron of the 57th Air Base 'Captain Aviator Constantin Cantacuzino' at Mihail Kogalniceanu. Accor
Unfounded accusations made by AUR, attack on stability of key Romanian state institutions (AEP)
The Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) 'firmly' rejects the accusations made by the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) regarding the integrity of the electoral process and warns that the launch in the international public space of these 'unfounded' accusations, 'of bad faith, without any proof or evidence' represents an attack on the stability
President-elect Nicusor Dan: I wouldn't want us to rush with formation of Government, we should take 3-4 weeks
President-elect Nicusor Dan said on Thursday that immediately after taking office he will hold preliminary discussions with the parties on the formation of the Government, the governing programme and the deficit. ‘On Monday I will take the oath in the plenary session of Parliament, when I take office, and immediately after that, we will have preliminary
PresidentialElections2025/Bolojan: We are democratically completing a new electoral cycle; I wish Nicusor Dan good luck
Acting president Ilie Bolojan on Thursday stated that the correct way in which the presidential elections were organized, the high turnout and the difference in votes show Romania's capacity to organize free and fair elections and that it is a democratic state, which ensures the freedoms of its citizens. Bolojan participated in the solemn session held at t
Corina Martin: Romania attracted just over 2 million foreign tourists, representing only 5%, in 2024
Corina Martin, Secretary General of the Federation of Hospitality Industry Employers in Romania (FPIOR), warns that last year Romania attracted just over 2 million foreign tourists, representing only 5% of all tourists in the country, a very low number compared to Tunisia, which in 2024 was visited by 12 million foreign tourists, more than its own population of 11 million.
EP president Metsola meets pupils and students in western region of Romania
The president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, on Thursday met, in the Capitol Hall of the Banat Philharmonic in Timisoara, with 800 pupils and students from the western part of the country, with whom she had a dialogue about Europe and the current challenges facing it. The head of the European Parliament spoke about her professional and political
PresidentialElections2025/Constitutional Court validates the result of the presidential elections
The Constitutional Court of Romania validated the result of the presidential elections on Thursday. President-elect Nicusor Dan and the acting president, Ilie Bolojan, were both present at the solemn session held by the CCR. *** According to the Joint Regulation of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, within 24 hours of the val
PresidentialElections2025/George Simion: Constitutional Court continues the coup d'etat, stand by me
AUR (Alliance for the Union of Romanians) president George Simion claims that 'CCR [Constitutional Court of Romania] continued the coup d'etat' and calls on his supporters to stand by him 'today and in the coming weeks.' 'CCR continued the coup d'etat! All we have to do is fight! I call on you to stand by me, today and in the coming
PresidentialElections2025/Constitutional Court rejects George Simion's challenge asking for cancellation of elections (official)
The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) unanimously rejected, on Thursday, the appeal filed by AUR (Alliance for the Union of Romanians) leader George Simion regarding the annulment of the elections won by independent Nicusor Dan. 'In the hearing of May 22, 2025, the Constitutional Court, within the jurisdiction regarding the observance of the procedure
President-elect Nicusor Dan says very optimistic about Romania's relationship with U.S.
Romania's relationship with the United States will improve, and 'the doubts that existed' will be clarified, President-elect Nicusor Dan said on Thursday. He spoke about a recent meeting with representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, mentioning that it will be followed by others, and expressed optimism about the future of bilateral relation
President-elect Nicusor Dan: I want Romania to strengthen itself internally and be more active within NATO, EU
President-elect Nicusor Dan on Thursday said he wants Romania to strengthen itself internally and become more active within the European Union and NATO. Nicusor Dan participated in the 9th edition of the 'Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum.' He was asked about Romania's future stance toward the European Union and NATO.