President Nicusor Dan in Parliament: State needs fundamental change, I will be president open to voice of society
Romania's new ly-elected president, Nicusor Dan, said on Monday, at the solemn session of Parliament during which he took the oath of investiture, that the Romanian state needs 'a fundamental change', within the limits of the rule of law. He urged Romanians to continue to put 'positive' pressure on state institutions to reform. At the same
President-elect Nicusor Dan takes the oath of office before Parliament plenum
President-elect of Romania, Nicusor Dan, took the oath of office on Monday in front of the plenum of Parliament. 'I swear to devote all my power and skill to the spiritual and material prosperity of the Romanian people, to observe the Constitution and the laws of the country, to defend democracy, the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, the soverei
Timisoara to host up three major events focusing AI, cybersecurity and startups on May 28, 29
Timisoara is hosting three major events focusing AI, cybersecurity and startups on May 28 and 29, which reconfirms its position as a city open to courageous ideas, cutting-edge technologies and dialogue between leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. The Timisoara City hall is being a strategic partner in all the three major events. 'Timisoar
Acting president Bolojan: Life far from home is not easy; state needs to support diaspora
Acting president Ilie Bolojan on Sunday sent a message on the occasion of Romanians Abroad Day, in which he stated that the Romanian state has the obligation to be 'present, attentive and open to the diaspora,' to listen, understand and build support policies for Romanian citizens abroad. 'Today is an important day for all those who have Romania in
Table tennis: Bernadette Szocs wins silver in women's doubles at World Table Tennis Championships in Doha
Romanian table tennis player Bernadette Szocs won the silver medal, alongside Sofia Polcanova of Austria, in the women's doubles final at the World Table Tennis Championships in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday, according to the Romanian Table Tennis Federation's Facebook page. The European vice-champions were defeated by Chinese pair Manyu Wang / Man Kuai with
President-elect Nicusor Dan, in Poland: Believe in your victory, as we believed in ours
President-elect Nicusor Dan said in Warsaw on Sunday he wishes to work with Rafal Trzaskowski, as President of Poland, for cooperation between the two countries and for a strong European Union. 'I came to Warsaw because we share the same vision and the same values. I came to thank Poland, which has supported us on our European path. A word of thanks also t
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Relation with Africa - a priority in Romania's foreign policy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the celebration of Africa Day on May 25, a symbol of African unity and the global importance of this continent, according to a press release sent to AGERPRES on Sunday. The theme established by the African Union (AU) for the 2025 Africa Day celebration is: 'The Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Desc
President-elect Dan, welcomed by Polish Prime Minister Tusk
President-elect Nicusor Dan was welcomed on Sunday by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, on the occasion of his visit to Poland. The Polish Prime Minister's Chancellery announced on Facebook, on Sunday, that the meeting between the two officials is underway. Nicusor Dan is scheduled to participate in the 'March of a Million Hearts,'
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Nicusor Dan on his presidential win
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated on Thursday Nicusor Dan on his election as president of Romania, news agency Xinhua reports. Xi pointed out that Romania is the third country in the world to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. For a long time, China and Romania have respected each other and treated each other as eq
Ethnic Communities Festival - a harbinger of colourful multiculturalism to take place in Timisoara on June 1
The Ethnic Communities Festival, the most picturesque event of the summer and a mirror of the multiethnic spirit of Timisoara, will color the center of the city on June 1 with a bouquet of shows promoting cultural diversity and shared values of the ethnic communities of Banat region. The 24th edition of the festival invites Timisoara locals and visitors to enj
DefMin highlights Romania's firm commitment to supporting strengthening Republic of Moldova's resilience
National Defense Minister Angel Tilvar welcomed on Friday his Moldovan counterpart Anatolie Nosatii who is on an official visit to Bucharest, highlighting on the occasion Romania's firm commitment to supporting measures to strengthen the resilience of the Republic of Moldova. According to a release from the National Defense Ministry, the two officials addr
Romania and Poland elections offer EU reprieve but far-right performs strongly (enr)
As far-right, nationalist and eurosceptic parties gain ground among European voters, elections on the European Union's eastern flank are giving pro-EU forces cause for hope amid ongoing geopolitical challenges. The European Union reacted with relief this week in the wake of two crucial presidential elections on its eastern flank - Poland and Romania - char
ForMin Hurezeanu meets Moldovan counterpart Popsoi, discusses reform in Moldova, EU accession
The minister of foreign affairs, Emil Hurezeanu, held consultations on Friday with the deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popsoi, on the occasion of the latter's visit to Bucharest to participate in a series of international conferences on current regional issues, a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (M
Cristian Radu Nema - 'Photography Artist' Award at 'TOP 100 Cannes - I Success Awards' Gala
Cristian Radu Nema, a filmmaker and photographer, was presented the 'Photography Artist' Award at the 'TOP 100 Cannes - I Success Awards' Gala, an event held during the Cannes Film Festival. 'I want to send my congratulations to you, because you are the heart of Cannes, (...) because Cannes is alive and it has so big quality, so big impact
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