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Angela Ganninger officially began her mandate as Germany’s ambassador to Romania on Tuesday, July 8, after presenting her credentials to president Nicușor Dan. The accreditation letters were signed by German federal president Frank-Walter Steinmeier. On the occasion, ambassador Ganninger emphasized Germany’s strong interest in continuing and deepening the already excellent bilateral cooperation between the two…

Romania becomes one of ten EU countries participating in European push to support trade with Ukraine. Backed by EIF, initiative to support as many as 25 Romanian exporters. A European Union initiative to facilitate exports to Ukraine gained momentum today when Romania joined. Exim Banca Romaneasca signed up to the InvestEU Ukraine Export Credit Guarantee…

Bucharest City Hall is set to implement a low-emission zone across the entire metropolitan area, gradually restricting access to the city for the most polluting vehicles, Profit.ro reported. The design, promotion, and implementation of the new policy will take place over roughly two years. The plan includes a clear timeline for a phasing out based…

Romania has officially joined a European Union initiative aimed at strengthening trade with Ukraine, as Exim Banca Romaneasca signed on to the InvestEU Ukraine Export Credit Guarantee Facility. The program, backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF), is designed to support companies exporting to Ukraine amid the ongoing war and the country’s reconstruction efforts. Exim…

Brâncuși – The Birth of Modern Sculpture, an exhibition held in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, is scheduled to open at the H’ART Museum in Amsterdam on September 20. It is the first solo exhibition of the Romanian-born artist’s work in the Dutch capital and the second in the Netherlands after a retrospective in The…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan has sent a law to the Constitutional Court (CCR) that criminalizes the online distribution of fascist, legionary, antisemitic, or xenophobic content, citing concerns over vague definitions and potential violations of free speech, Biziday.ro reported. One of the most significant changes introduced by the bill is the introduction of prison sentences ranging…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan participated on Thursday, July 10, in a video call with other EU and American leaders who want to provide Ukraine with additional support. Also on the call were British prime minister Keir Starmer, French president Emmanuel Macron, US special envoy on Ukraine Keith Kellogg, and two US senators. During the call,…

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has launched a public tender worth RON 6 million to conduct a nationwide statistical survey aimed at assessing household wealth, financing, and consumption patterns, according to procurement documents published in the national electronic procurement system SEAP. The initiative is part of Romania’s efforts to align with Guideline (EU) 2025/333…

Romania’s National Audiovisual Council (CNA) has introduced new advertising restrictions targeting the gambling sector, including a ban on the use of celebrities in promotional content and the mandatory broadcast of public warnings comparing gambling to drug addiction. The updated regulations were published in the Official Gazette and will enter into force on October 6, Golazo.ro…

The interim president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Romania, Sorin Grindeanu, stated on July 10, after the opposition delivered its no-confidence motion against the government, that “his party did not join the ruling coalition to leave [a couple of weeks after]” but warned that the coalition operates on the grounds of a protocol…