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Volodymyr Zelensky visits Romanian air base where Ukrainian pilots train on F-16s
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and Romania’s defense minister Radu Miruță visited the 86th Air Base “Lieutenant Aviator Gheorghe Mociorniță” on Thursday, March 12, where Ukrainian pilots are being trained to operate F-16 fighter jets. The visit included meetings with staff and trainees at the European F-16 Training Center in Romania. During the visit, the two…
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First auction for Romania’s Liberty Galați steel plant ends without any offers
The auction for the Liberty Galați Steel Plant and Liberty Tubular Products took place on Thursday, March 12, without success. Although five investors purchased the tender documentation to take over the plant, no offer was submitted. The Galați Steel Plant, the only integrated steel producer in Romania, was put up for sale for a starting…
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Romania, Ukraine sign strategic partnership declaration during Zelensky’s visit to Bucharest
Romania and Ukraine signed a strategic partnership declaration on Thursday, March 12, during Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s official visit to Bucharest. Romanian leader Nicușor Dan said the agreement marks a new stage in bilateral relations, including plans for joint drone production in Romania. Speaking at a joint press conference at Cotroceni Palace, Dan said the…
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Cluj-based renewables developers sign MoU with Chinese suppliers for energy storage projects
Winners Holding Investments and Finas Group, two Cluj-based companies active in the development of renewable energy projects, signed on Wednesday, March 11, a Memorandum of Understanding with Sieyuan Electric for future energy storage projects in Romania. The Chinese company is a major international supplier of electrical equipment and energy solutions. The memorandum defines the principles…
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Survey: Nearly half of Moldovans against uniting with Romania, slightly less in favor
Around 47.7% of people in the Republic of Moldova are against a union with Romania, while 42.3% are in favor, according to a survey conducted by IData Barometer and cited by News.ro. The question of a union between the two countries was brought to international attention back in January, when Moldovan president Maia Sandu said…
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Survey: Majority of Romanians think govt should maintain balance between EU and US
Over 50% of Romanians consider that Romania should maintain a balance between the European Union and the United States as the two blocs are increasingly at odds under the Trump administration, according to the most recent INSCOP survey. The other half of the population is more divided. Roughly 22.7% of respondents believe that Romania should…
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Bucharest to host Eurovision Pre-Party in April
The Eurovision Pre-Party Bucharest 2026 will take place on April 18 at Arenele Romane in the Romanian capital city, organizers announced. Tickets for the event are already available online. The concert is part of the traditional series of pre-Eurovision events held each spring ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final. Similar shows are organized in…
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Romania to export a third of its dairy products to China, minister says
Romanian agriculture minister Florin Barbu announced the signing of a memorandum with China regarding the exporting of agri-food products. The new deal, agreed upon following bilateral discussions, will allow Romanian farmers to export dairy products, chicken meat, and other products. “Contracts are signed and, after the signing of the memorandum in China, it will be for…
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ICon Arts festival returns for 24th edition in villages and cities in Romania’s Transylvania
The Union of Interpretative Musical Creation (UCIMR) announced the 24th edition of the ICon Arts Transilvania Festival, one of Romania’s longest-running events dedicated to classical music, jazz, and contemporary arts. The festival will take place from July 25 to August 10 across several towns and villages in the famous region of Transylvania. Organizers expect around…
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Kata Mandel wins third place for Romania in women’s snowboard cross in Switzerland
Athlete Kata Mandel won third place for Romania in snowboard cross on Wednesday, March 11, at the Europa Cup stage in St. Moritz, Switzerland, within the Helvetia Cross Tour. The result represents an important performance for Romania in the European snowboard cross circuit. Mandel faced off against 50 contestants from 16 countries and finished with…