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Maia Sandu, Mirabela Gradinaru attend international digital-safety conference in Chisinau on risks facing children & teens
The challenges facing children and teenagers amid rapid digital developments, as well as solutions to protect them online, were in the focus of discussions on Thursday in Chisinau at an international conference on online safety and the impact of the digital environment on mental
PSD accuses USR of misleading EU officials in order to shield Dominic Fritz from conflict-of-interest penalties
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has sharply condemned what it calls 'unacceptable actions' by the Save Romania Union (USR) at European level, accusing the party of trying to 'save' Dominic Fritz from the legal sanctions applicable in a conflict-of-interest case. 'USR is misleading European officials, against Romania, to save the convicted
Mirabela Gradinaru in Chisinau: Technology - valuable tool for education, yet harmful without guidance
Technology is a valuable tool for education and connection, but without guidance and protective measures it can become harmful, Mirabela Gradinaru, life partner of President Nicusor Dan, said on Thursday in Chisinau, as she took part in the international conference 'Online Safety and the Digital Determinants of Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being of Children and Adole
ICI Bucharest head presents institute's digital-transformation expertise to Peru's Council of Ministers Presidency
Adrian-Victor Vevera, Director General of the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics - ICI Bucharest, presented the institute's experience in digital transformation and emerging technologies during a meeting with representatives of Peru's Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM). According to a post on ICI Bucharest's Fa
Private oil terminal with Black Sea access completed, targets Romania, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine
Romanian fuel distributor JT Grup Oil has completed a new private petroleum products terminal in the Port of Constanta following an investment of around 30 million euros, adding annual handling capacity of up to one million tonnes to the market. JT Terminal has eight tanks with a total static storage capacity of 31,500 tonnes and is designed to handle up to on
Nicusor Dan to nominate PM in coming days: Public waiting for government to be formed
President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday that he will nominate a candidate for prime minister 'in the coming days', noting that the public is waiting for a government to be formed. 'In the coming days. Obviously, the public is waiting for us to have a government. Discussions have been taking place throughout this period. I haven't taken much acti
Interim ForMin Toiu informs EU counterparts about illegal incursions by Russian drones into national airspace
Interim Foreign Minister Oana Toiu informed her EU counterparts about repeated illegal incursions by Russian drones into Romania's national airspace and exclusive economic zone and stressed the need for enhanced measures to protect the Eastern Flank, taking into account the complementarity of EU and NATO instruments. Oana Toiu attended the informal meeting
European Council President Costa: Recent violations of Romanian airspace are deeply concerning
Recent violations of Romanian airspace, as well as incidents involving maritime drones, are 'deeply concerning,' European Council President Antonio Costa said at the Cotroceni Palace on Thursday. He made the statement during a joint news conference with President Nicusor Dan, in the context of discussions on Romania's security. '
President Dan: Romania wants an ambitious EU budget, with substantial funding for Cohesion and Agriculture
Romania wants an ambitious future European Union budget, with substantial amounts for Cohesion and Agriculture, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday at a joint news conference with European Council President Antonio Costa. The head of state said the main topic of his talks with the European Council President was the negotiation of the EU's future budget.
President Nicusor Dan welcomes European Council President Antonio Costa at Cotroceni Palace
President Nicusor Dan welcomed on Thursday President of the European Council Antonio Costa at the Cotroceni Palace. Antonio Costa was welcomed by the head of state in the Hall of Honor of the Cotroceni Palace. The two high officials will hold one-to-one talks and official discussions, which will be followed by a joint news conference.
BRGV Buzau seeks to digitise collections following congress in Japan
The researchers of the Plant Genetic Resources Bank for Vegetable, Floriculture, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants (BRGV) Buzau aim to digitise the plant collections and systematically assess species' drought tolerance following the International Horticultural Congress in Kyoto, with the institution's management pointing out that Romania can draw inspiration fr
European Council President Costa to be welcomed at Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest by President Dan
President Nicusor Dan will welcome European Council President Antonio Costa at Cotroceni Presidential Palace on Thursday. According to the Presidential Administration, the European Council president will be welcomed by the head of state in the Hall of Honour at Cotroceni Palace. The two will hold a tête-à-tête meeting followed
AUR files complaint to DNA over SAFE programme; flags multiple disputed elements
The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) announced on Wednesday evening that it has filed a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) regarding possible irregularities in the preparation, selection of economic operators, negotiation, awarding, financing and execution of projects under Romania's SAFE programme. AUR argues that, give
Nicusor Dan to Estonia's Madise: We are bound by a shared responsibility for the security of our region
President Nicusor Dan on Wednesday congratulated Ulle Madise on being elected president of Estonia, saying that Romania and the Baltic country are close partners and share a common responsibility for the security of their region. 'Congratulations, Ulle Madise, on your election as President of Estonia! Romania and Estonia are close European partners and NAT
Russian ambassador in Bucharest summoned after Russian drone attack at Leipzig airport
The Russian ambassador in Bucharest will be summoned at the Romanian Foreign Ministry following Russia's drone attack of Leipzig airport, Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Wednesday in a social media post. ' We have decided to summon the Russian Ambassador to Bucharest to the Romanian MFA,' said Toiu. She added that Ro
AOSR President Doina Banciu: Information-driven 21st century belongs to libraries
Doina Banciu, President of the Romanian Academy of Scientists (AOSR), delivered on Wednesday what she called 'a plea' for the library during the National Conference of the Romanian Librarians' Association, held in Brasov, arguing that the institution must be supported because it represents knowledge. She also drew a parallel between librarians and IT specialists,
'SAREX 2026' - Search and rescue exercise to take place in Black Sea under ANR coordination
Naval, air and land resources will participate on 8 September in 'SAREX 2026' a complex search and rescue exercise in the Black Sea initiated and coordinated by the Romanian Naval Authority (ANR). The ANR informed on Wednesday that the Black Sea will become the setting on 8 September for one of the largest intervention exercises. The ANR, as the nation
Harghita, first region in Romania on Green Destinations map, following Green Destinations Silver Award certification
Harghita County has become the first region in Romania to be included on the international Green Destinations map after obtaining the Green Destinations Silver Award certification, Visit Harghita informs in a press release on Wednesday. 'A new important milestone on the road towards sustainable tourism: Harghita County has obtained the internationally reco
Mirabela Gradinaru: We have a duty to support the voice of doctors and specialists more firmly
Society has the 'duty' to support doctors and specialists in a context in which scientific areas are being affected by conspiracy theories, Mirabela Gradinaru, life partner of President Nicusor Dan, said on Wednesday. She delivered a speech at the 'National Priority for Prevention - Family medicine at the heart of health policies and health system
Alina Serban's feature film 'I Matter,' in competition at Venice International Film Festival
Romania will be represented at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival with the feature film 'Eu contez'/'I Matter,' written and directed by Alina Serban. According to a press release from the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) sent to AGERPRES on Wednesday, the Romanian Cultural Institute for Cultural and Humanistic Research in Venice is su
Iasi International Festival of Literature and Translation announces this year's edition first guests
Leading names from the Romanian and international cultural scene will be in Iasi from 21 to 25 October to participate in this year's edition of the Iasi International Festival of Literature and Translation - FILIT, according to the event's organiser, the Iasi Museum of Romanian Literature. According to the source, guests will include Paul Lynch, winner
International Summer School of Neurology in Eforie Nord to attract over 400 participants
Neurologists from Romania and international experts will analyse the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases at the International Summer School of Neurology, taking place these days in Eforie Nord. According to a release sent to AGERPRES on Wednesday, the International Summer School of Neurology, which has become a traditional
John Skoog's film 'Redoubt' to open Bucharest International Film Festival - BIFF 2026
'Redoubt,' a film by Swedish director John Skoog, will open the 22nd edition of the Bucharest International Film Festival - BIFF 2026. According to a press release sent to AGERPRES on Wednesday, inspired by a true story and shot in striking black and white, 'Redoubt' explores fear and the need to protect others, loneliness and one man's att
ANM issues warning for torrential showers and storms across country until Thursday evening
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a weather warning on Wednesday for unstable weather, with torrential showers and strengthening winds, valid across the country until Thursday evening. According to the specialist forecast, between 13:00 on 2 September and 21:00 on 3 September, there will be periods of atmospheric instability, locally in M
Merkel on new gov't formation in Romania: We need people who are willing to compromise;you have a few
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who launched her book 'Freedom. Memoirs 1954-2021' at the Romanian Athenaeum on Tuesday, said Romania had achieved a great deal in recent decades and voiced confidence that a compromise could be reached to pave the way for the formation of a government in Romania. 'Of course, I cannot say anything about this
Merkel: Democracy remains right system for freedom, security; more defence spending needed
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday expressed confidence that democracy and freedom can continue to guarantee a good and secure future, while saying that more will have to be spent on defence. Merkel launched her memoir, 'Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021', at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest during a public conversation with diplomat and for
Real-time wild sturgeon monitoring project on Lower Danube completed via NRRP
A real-time monitoring project for wild sturgeon and environmental parameters, financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), was completed by the National Institute for Research and Development for Environmental Protection (INCDPM) Bucharest by 31 August 2026. The project 'Implementing a monitoring system for wild sturgeon along the Lo
Implementation of RO AI Factory project, hosted by ICI Bucharest, starts
Romania is taking a new step in the development of artificial intelligence as RO AI Factory project begins on September 1, hosted by the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics (ICI) and expected to become operational by the end of 2027. 'The official launch of the RO AI Factory project comes after a period in which we had already be
Acting PM Bolojan, NATO Sec-Gen Rutte discuss Black Sea security challenges
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a phone conversation on Tuesday with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, focusing on the main security challenges in the region, particularly the war in Ukraine and the security situation in the Black Sea. According to the Government, Bolojan thanked the Secretary General and NATO for the support provided to Romania, stre
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Day, celebrated by authorities, researchers, civil society
Authorities, researchers and representatives of the business community and civil society participated on Tuesday in a meeting organised under the Danubius-RI project, a pan-European research project, with the declared purpose of involving the local communities of the Delta in the protection of the environment for the creation of a tool for sustainable management of the area.