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Meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Țoiu, and the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova, Valeriu Chiveri The Competition Council assesses the acquisition of Automecanica S.A. by Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma...
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Cătălin Predoiu: “Romania and Hungary Continue Effective Cooperation in the Field of Internal Affairs”
Cătălin Predoiu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs, held a bilateral meeting on March 10, 2026, with his Hungarian counterpart, Sándor Pintér, during his visit to Hungary to participate in the ministerial meeting of the Salzburg...
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AHK Romania and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Present the Publication “Economic Relations Between Romania and Germany – A Success Story”
Relations between Germany and Romania are marked by a long tradition of friendship and cooperation and have evolved into a dynamic partnership that is now reflected in all areas of the economy. German-Romanian economic relations include many success...
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Franke Romania celebrates 28 years on the local market
Franke Romania: "In February, we celebrated an important milestone – 28 years of Franke in Romania, nearly three decades of continuous evolution, innovation, and partnerships built on trust. These are the years in which we have reinvented ourselves,...
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Defence Minister’s meeting with the President of the European Parliament
On Wednesday, March 4, Minister of National Defence, Radu Miruță, had a meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in Brussels. During the talks, the Romanian official highlighted the importance of strengthening the...
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New U.S. Ambassador to Romania Darryl Nirenberg presents credentials to President Nicușor Dan
works to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, we look forward to building on our strong relationship, shared democratic values, and enduring friendship,” Nirenberg said. “Together, the United States and Romania will continue advancing...
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Government meeting on the situation of Romanians stranded in the Middle East due to the war
The situation of Romanian citizens stranded in the area bordering Iran due to the regional conflict was analyzed today during the meeting convened by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan at the Victoria Palace. Romanian authorities will focus their efforts on...
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Cristian Iojă: Shaping Romania’s Future in Urban Ecology and Environmental Research
Cristian Iojă is a Professor at the Faculty of Geography, University of Bucharest, and a researcher at the Center for Environmental Impact and Research Studies. He is Treasurer of the Society for Urban Ecology and President of South Eastern Europe...
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Interview with physicist Călin Alexa: Exploring Physics Beyond the Standard Model at CERN
Călin Alexa is a physicist at IFINHH, Particle Physics Department, actively engaged in high-energy particle physics research at CERN. His work focuses on advancing our understanding of fundamental particles and forces, contributing to international...
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Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan chaired today the meeting reviewing the implementation of reforms and investments under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)
commitments will be of two kinds. There will be political accountability for ministers and state secretaries. I am referring including to dismissals if Romania loses money from the PNRR. In the case of directors and staff in the administration, we...
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Infertility, a Strategic Challenge for Romania’s Future
In Cluj-Napoca, the launch of the campaign “Hope for a New Life” brought together local authorities, medical professionals, and private sector representatives around a topic that is too often treated as a private struggle rather than a public priority:...
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Speech by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan at the reception marking Japan's National Day and the birthday of His Majesty Naruhito, the Emperor of Japan
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan: I am honoured to be with you today to mark Japan's National Day and the birthday of His Majesty Naruhito, the Emperor of Japan. On behalf of the Romanian Government, allow me to convey our respect and best thoughts to you...
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Defence Minister’s meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Romania
On Wednesday, February 18, Minister of National Defence, Radu Miruță, had a meeting at the MoND headquarters, with the Ambassador of Japan to Bucharest, H.E. Katae Takashi. During the talks, the two officials addressed topics related to the status and...
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Otokar Reinforces Long-Term Strategy in Romanian ATBTU Program Through Automecanica Acquisition
Aykut Özüner, CEO Otokar: "Otokar initiated this project with the strong commitment and objective of 'establishing a modern, NATO-standard land platform manufacturing facility in Romania'. This objective remains as our strongest priority. In line with...
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Interview with Dr. Călin Alexandru Ur, Director of Extreme Light Infrastructure – Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) – Măgurele Laser
Dr. Călin Alexandru Ur is the Director of Extreme Light Infrastructure – Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP), the cutting-edge high-power laser research facility located in Măgurele, Romania. Under his leadership, ELI-NP has become a hub for advanced research in...
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Defence Minister Radu Miruță’s meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjirō Koizumi
On Saturday, February 14th, Minister of National Defence, Radu Miruță, had a meeting with the Minister of Defence of Japan, Shinjirō Koizumi, as part of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, the two officials addressed both aspects...
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Fondul Proprietatea celebrates 15 years on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
On January 25, the shares of Fondul Proprietatea were listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange Fondul Proprietatea returned over RON 29.2 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends, capital returns and share buyback programs...
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Leonardo Badea, First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania: On the evolution of HICP and GDP deflator measurements and policy implications
Generally, when discussing price developments in a broad sense, the public thinks of inflation developments, which denote the annual change in the consumer price index (or the harmonized index of consumer prices - HICP, according to the European...
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Agrii Romania and MullenLowe Romania continue the tradition of innovation in agribusiness with the third edition of the „Biosfera” event
Agrii Romania, one of the leaders in the local agribusiness market, ushered in a new chapter of success by organizing the third edition of the annual Biosfera event, created in collaboration with the Experiential & Events division of MullenLowe...
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Romania–India Business Forum in Galați – 05.02.2026: “Bilateral Investment and Trade Opportunities with the Indian Market”
Galati hosted the Romania–India Business Forum on February 5, 2026, under the title “Bilateral Investment and Trade Opportunities with the Indian Market”, an event aimed at strengthening economic and commercial ties between the two countries.
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NICUȘOR DAN: ROMANIA NOT THE SUBJECT OF US HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE PRELIMINARY REPORT
US Report Mentions Romania 113 Times, Questions Election Annulment TikTok Data Contradict Russian Interference Claims Domestic Legal Measures Protected Constitutional Order Russian Interference Part of Larger Hybrid Campaign Romania Remains a Strong...
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Energy Week Black Sea 2026 | Bucharest | 4-5 February
Energy Week Black Sea 2026 takes place on 4-5 February at NORD Events Center in Bucharest, bringing together senior decision-makers shaping the clean-energy transition across the Black Sea region. Organised by Invest In Network, the event convenes...
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National Bank of Romania International reserves – January 2026
On 31 January 2026, the National Bank of Romania’s foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 65,812 million, compared to EUR 64,800 million on 31 December 2025. During the month, the following flows were recorded: EUR 4,796 million worth of inflows...
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Romania’s PM Ilie Bolojan Meets International Investors to Outline Government Priorities
By Mihai Manea Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan received on Thursday, January 29, at Victoria Palace, a delegation of representatives from 13 international investment funds, coordinated by Bank of America. He briefed investors on Romania’s economic...
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Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's official visit to Germany
Ilie Bolojan: Mr. Chancellor, thank you for the warm welcome and for today’s substantive discussion. We are going through a period of uncertainty. The pressure on European economies, increasingly tough global competition, and the war in Ukraine compel...
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EU and India Sign Major Free Trade Agreement
The EU and India concluded negotiations today for a historic, ambitious and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. It will strengthen economic and political ties between the world’s...
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India- EU Strategic Partnership
India and EU have been strategic partners for over two decades, since 2004. EU has also emerged as a top trading (Euro 120-135 bn) and investment partner for India . The relationship and institutional mechanisms including the Troika dialogue have...
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Horwath HTL Expands Its Presence in Central and Eastern Europe by Opening an Office in Romania, with Operations Covering Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova
Romania Joins the Global Hospitality Consulting Scene as Horwath HTL Opens Bucharest Office. Horwath HTL Romania is a brand new firm for Horwath HTL, but not new to hospitality, tourism and leisure. The English-language diplomatic and business daily...
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Bogdan Chirițoiu elected Chair of the ACER Administrative Board
The President of the Competition Council, Bogdan Chirițoiu, has been elected Chair of the Administrative Board of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). The mandate has a duration of two years and involves, among other...
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MoND leadership's meeting with SACEUR in Bucharest
On Monday, January 19th, Minister of National Defence, Radu Miruță, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, had a meeting, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, with General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe...
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National Bank of Romania Board decisions on monetary policy
In its meeting of 19 January 2026, the Board of the National Bank of Romania decided the following: to keep the monetary policy rate at 6.50 percent per annum; to leave unchanged the lending (Lombard) facility rate at 7.50 percent per annum and the...
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Bilateral meeting between the Defence Staff and CARD Secretariat representatives
A working meeting took place on January 14th, at the Ministry of National Defence headquarters, between representatives of the Defence Staff and the Secretariat of the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD), organized by the European Defence...
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Defence Minister’s meeting with the Ambassador of Türkiye to Bucharest
On Tuesday, January 13rd, Minister of National Defence, Radu Miruță, had a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Romania, H.E. Özgür Kıvanç Altan, at the Ministry of National Defence headquarters. The talks reconfirmed the very...
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What is Mercosur? EU-Mercosur trade: facts and figures
Mercosur is the Southern Common Market – a South American trade bloc established in 1991. Its members are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Venezuela joined in 2012 but its membership was suspended in 2017. In December 2012, the Protocol of...
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Romania Hands Over Command of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group to Turkey
The Romanian Naval Forces handed over on Thursday, 8 January, command of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group (MCM BS TG) to the Turkish Naval Forces, during a military ceremony organized at the port of Umuryeri, Istanbul. On this occasion,...
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Lapland – Home of Santa Claus. Family Winter Vacation with Christian Tour | December 2025
A winter diary from the heart of the Arctic Circle. Let me start by saying that Lapland is not just a destination — it’s a state of mind. A combination of the pure white silence of endless snow and the unfiltered joy a child feels when they see the...
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Assumption of Office as President of the Permanent Electoral Authority by Mr. Adrian Țuțuianu
The Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) informs that, pursuant to Decision of the Parliament of Romania No. 47/2025 regarding the appointment of the President of the Permanent Electoral Authority, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I,...
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Happy Holidays from the Nine O’Clock Team!
"As the year comes to a close, we at Nine O’Clock would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our readers, partners, and friends. May your Christmas be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones, and may the New Year bring...
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CONAF and the National Bank of Romania Sign Partnership for Economic and Financial Education – A Shared Commitment to Romania’s Economic Future
The National Confederation for Female Entrepreneurship (CONAF) and the National Bank of Romania (BNR) have concluded a Partnership Agreement through which they commit, within a solid and coherent institutional framework, to jointly contributing to...
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Romanian President Nicușor Dan Received by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, was received today by His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, in a meeting of significant diplomatic importance for Romanian–British relations. The announcement was made by the Romanian head of state...
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Kap-soo Rim in dialogue with SNSPA students: lessons from Korea’s experience and perspectives on the future of global diplomacy
In late November, at the invitation of Romania’s National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA), I delivered a special lecture. Today, I took part in a podcast-style interview with a student representative to respond to...
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Ziarul News marks 5 Years of excellence in journalism and social responsibility
Ziarul News celebrated five years of activity with an evening dedicated to performance, integrity, and projects that transform communities. The ZN Anniversary Gala – 5 Years, organized by ZN PR & EVENTS and hosted by Florina Manea, CEO of Ziarul News,...
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India’s Labour Reforms: A Vision for Fairness, Growth, and Global Partnership
India stands at a transformative juncture in its socio-economic journey. In recent years, the Government of India has undertaken historic labour law reforms the most comprehensive overhaul of the country’s labour regulatory framework in decades...
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The Chief of Defence Staff of the Kingdom of Netherlands paid a visit to Romania
The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, met, in Bucharest, with the Chief of Defence Staff of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, General Onno Eichelsheim, who paid an official visit to the capital city and several military facilities in...
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