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English 08-04-2025 15:58

Bridge: Romania hosts 17th edition of European Small Federation Games 2025

Bucharest, April 8 /Agerpres/ - Romania will host the 17th edition of the European Small Federation Games, a competition in which 500 bridge players will participate from May 11-13, the organizers inform in a press release sent to AGERPRES. 'Under the aegis of the European Bridge League (EBL) and the Romanian Bridge Federation (FRB), with the support of th

English 08-04-2025 14:17

Representative of Roma minority in Parliament, Nicolae Păun, on Roma Day: Development is needed

Bucharest, April 8 /Agerpres/ - The representative of the Roma minority in Parliament, MP Nicolae Păun, declared on Tuesday, in the plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies, that there is a need for the development of communities, appreciating that although money has been spent by the Romanian state, he does not see this aspect. He thanked Parliament for ado

English 08-04-2025 13:53

Romanian Amalia Covaliu wins gold in women's sabre at World Cadet Fencing Championships in China

Romanian athlete Amalia Covaliu won the gold medal in the women's sabre event, on Tuesday, at the World Cadet Fencing Championships in Wuxi (China), after defeating China's Qimiao Pan, 15-14, in the final. Amalia Covaliu did not compete in the first round, and in the second round she defeated compatriot Amelie Pescaru, 15-7, in the third round she won

English 08-04-2025 13:52

DISB2025/Zgonea (ANCOM): Electronic communications services are the key to global connectivity

Electronic communications services are the key to global connectivity, economic and business infrastructure, as well as public safety and national security, President of the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) Valeriu Zgonea said at the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB) 2025 on Tuesday. 'As in Europe, we also

English 08-04-2025 11:31

National Cultural Institute launches new international programme focusing children's books

Bucharest, April 8 /Agerpres/ - The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR), through the National Book Centre (CENNAC), launched a new funding programme for the promotion of Romanian literature abroad, 'Romanian Books for Children,' dedicated exclusively to foreign publishing houses interested in publishing books for children and young people written by Romanian by authors

English 08-04-2025 10:59

Romania's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka to host 'COOLsound on Tour' concert series, April 13 to May 11

Romania's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will host, from April 13 to May 11, the concert series 'COOLsound on Tour,' a project that highlights young Romanian musicians and opens the series of cultural events that will take place at Romania's Pavilion and on special stages at the Expo, representing Romania at the World Expo in Osaka from April 13 to October 13, a

English 07-04-2025 14:55

President of Rep. of Moldova: Path towards the European Union passes, without a doubt, through Romania

AGERPRES special correspondent Cristian Lupascu reports: Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Monday at the 'Investment - Development - European Integration' Forum in Chisinau that Romania is not only the Republic of Moldova's strategic partner, but also its soul partner. The leader from Chisinau emphasized that the Republic of Moldova's path

English 07-04-2025 14:37

President Maia Sandu: Romanian Royal Family, tireless supporter of Rep. of Moldova's European path

AGERPRES special correspondent Cristian Lupascu reports: President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu expressed her gratitude on Monday for the contribution of the Royal House of Romania to the Republic of Moldova's European future. In a speech at the opening of the Economic Forum 'Investment - Development - European Integration' in Chisinau, Ma

English 07-04-2025 14:18

Romanian film set creator paints for Francis Ford Coppola

Bucharest, April 7 /Agerpres/ - Painter Gheorghe Stanciu, a member of teams that created film sets for famous movies such as 'Cold Mountain,' 'Modigliani,' 'Mirrors,' 'Closer to the Moon' and 'Wednesday,' has created reproductions, posters and portraits for director Francis Ford Coppola, who will be honoured in April with the AFI Life

English 07-04-2025 12:20

EUR 3.3 million earmarked for social inclusion, reduced marginalisation of vulnerable groups

Bucharest, April 7 /Agerpres/ - The Ministry of Labour, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity (MMFTSS) has signed a funding contract for the implementation of a project for the promotion, monitoring and assessment of the developments in the social economy and social entrepreneurship in Romania, with the aim of supporting social inclusion and reducing the marginalisation of vul

English 07-04-2025 11:40

Custodian of the Romanian crown Margareta welcomed by Moldovan president Maia Sandu during visit to Chisinau

AGERPRES special correspondent Cristian Lupascu reports: The Custodian of the Romanian Crown, Her Majesty Margareta, and Prince Radu were welcomed by the president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, during their visit to the neighbouring country on Monday. During the meeting, Maia Sandu thanked the Custodian of the Crown for the support that the Royal Hou

English 07-04-2025 11:24

Pres Bolojan praise healthcare professionals on World Health Day

Bucharest, April 7 /Agerpres/ - Romania's interim President Ilie Bolojan and the Presidential Administration on Monday, April 7, World Health Day, released a message praising the healthcare professionals. 'Through their dedication and professionalism, they contribute every day to the well-being and safety of each of us,' the Presidential Administra

English 07-04-2025 10:53

International Violin Competition 'Ion Voicu' kicks off on Monday

Bucharest, April 7 /Agerpres/ - The first edition of the 'Ion Voicu' International Violin Competition, organized by the 'Ion Voicu' Cultural Association in partnership with the Romanian Cultural Institute, the National University of Music Bucharest and the 'George Enescu' Philharmonic Orchestra in Bucharest, debuts on Monday. The compet

English 07-04-2025 10:37

Presidential election 2025/Flashdata poll: George Simion - 28%, Crin Antonescu - 26%, Nicusor Dan - 23%

If elections were held next Sunday, 28% of Romanians would vote for the national leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) George Simion; 26% would choose Crin Antonescu, backed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR), and 23% would prefer independent candidate Nicusor Dan, accordin

English 07-04-2025 09:07

Politehnica University to host the 3rd edition of Poli E-Fest 2025 gaming competition April 10-13

Bucharest, April 7 /Agerpres/ - The third edition of Poli E-FEST 2025, the largest event dedicated to the video game industry in Romania, will take place from April 10 to 13, at the Politehnica University. The event will bring together thousands of students and young people from across the country to participate in 'the most electrifying' gaming compet