Romania – USA diplomatic meeting

During a two-day visit to Washington, the Romanian Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, held talks with her American counterpart, Marco Rubio. Foto: mae.ro Corina Cristea, 09.10.2025, 14:00 Strengthening the strategic partnership between Romania and the...

Romanian foreign minister Oana Țoiu meets Marco Rubio in Washington for talks on security, energy, bilateral cooperation

Romanian foreign minister Oana Țoiu held official talks with US secretary of state Marco Rubio during her visit to the United States. The meeting focused on advancing the Romania-US Strategic Partnership, with discussions covering defense...

Fake from News.by: Maia Sandu squandered Moldova’s strategic industries

Fake card Fake: Moldovan President Maia Sandu holds not only Moldovan but also Romanian citizenship, and for that reason, she handed over the country’s only port and power grid to Romania and its gas networks to the West. Fact: Moldova has two...

Romania's Nuclearelectrica signs contract with EDF for nuke unit retooling, medical project

Romania's nuclear group Nuclearelectrica (BSE: SNN) has signed two agreements with subsidiaries of the French group EDF aimed at advancing the refurbishing works of Unit 1 at the Cernavoda nuclear plant and the development of the medical...

Romanian tenor makes South Bend Lyric Opera surprisingly easy to find

South Bend Lyric Opera, founded by Romanian tenor Emanual-Cristian Caraman, celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Collaborations with local arts organizations such as the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and South Bend Civic Theatre, enrich the opera's...

Romania Eficienta Launches a New nZEB Standard Renovation Project of a Public School

EPG (Energy Policy Group) and OMV Petrom announce the signing of the design and execution contract for the modernization of Middle School No. 1 in Tuzla commune, Constanta County. The investment estimated at 3.5 million euros will be supported by...

Romania and the U.S. Strengthen Cooperation on Black Sea Security

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during her official visit to the United States from October 8–9. The two officials emphasized that strengthening their partnership ensures stability in the Black Sea...

Belgian air defense manufacturer reports increase in number of unidentified drones over its facilities

One of the largest European companies producing air defense systems, Thales Belgium, reported that unidentified drones are increasingly flying over its facilities. This is reported by Politico. The companyʼs director, Alain Kevrin, said the number...

Eurozone Inflation Edges Up in September

(MENAFN) Annual consumer price growth across the eurozone climbed to 2.2% in September, rising from 2% in August, as revealed by final figures published on Friday by Eurostat. This result aligned with early market predictions and continued to...

Romania keeps interest rate unchanged at 6.5% amid rising inflation

Romania’s central bank decided on Wednesday to keep its main interest rate steady at 6.50%, matching market expectations. The move comes as the country continues to deal with growing inflation pressures. The rise in prices has been fueled by the...

Romania’s manufacturing PMI reaches 15-month high in September

Romania’s manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilisation in September, with the BCR Romania Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI, chart) rising to 49.8, its highest level in 15 months, according to data from Erste Group. The figure,...

Romania and Ukraine in Talks Over Joint Defensive Drone Production

Romania hopes to quickly establish production of defensive drones for domestic use, as well as for the European Union and NATO allies, Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu said in an interview. Țoiu told Reuters talks with Ukraine began before a spate of...

Romania vs Moldova Prediction and Betting Tips | October 9th 2025

Romania and Moldova are back in action on Thursday when they square off in a friendly at the National Arena. Mircea Lucescu’s men head into the midweek clash on a run of five consecutive victories over the visitors and will be looking to extend...

Romania’s utility group Electrica to borrow EUR 1 bln to finance acquisition plan

Romania’s electricity utility group Electrica, controlled by the state (49%) and listed at the Bucharest Exchange (BVB: EL), with supply and distribution operations, requested the shareholders’ approval for borrowing up to EUR 1 billion. The money...

Romania's Electrica seeks shareholder approval to borrow €1bn for acquisitions

Romania’s state-controlled electricity utility group Electrica plans to borrow up to €1bn to finance acquisitions in the energy sector, according to documents submitted for shareholder approval. The group, in which the Romanian state holds a 49%...

Bucharest authorities mulling additional taxes on cars with license plates from other counties

Cars that do not have Bucharest license plates could pay additional fees when driving through the capital, according to a project currently under debate by the General Council, Euronews Romania reported. The measure targets both drivers transiting...

Romanian outsourcing sector warns new affiliate tax could erode competitiveness

Romania’s outsourcing industry, employing more than 200,000 people, has warned that a proposed “tax on affiliates” could undermine its competitiveness by effectively increasing the sector’s tax burden. The measure, part of a fiscal package drafted...

Romania’s Hidroelectrica to equip hydropower plants with battery storage

Hybrid power plants are all the rage. Two- and even three-way combinations between batteries and solar and wind power plants have become more and more popular over the past few years, as they enable steadier and more predictable supply. But energy...

Romania Warned by EU Over Banned Pesticide That Poisons Bees

A sunflower field near the village of Adamclisi, 240 km south-east of Bucharest, Romania. Photo: EPA/ROBERT GHEMENT. Romania has been warned by the EU about its continued use of a banned pesticide which is harmful to bees, with the European...

Romania under siege from rain

October started with torrential rains in Romania, in particular in the south foto: Jeremy Bishop/ Unsplash Bogdan Matei, 08.10.2025, 14:00 Often overwhelming in the early hours of the day, traffic in Bucharest was unusually smooth on Wednesday...