Section: Romania
Romania still considering Moldova conflict resolution major priority
Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodor Melescanu attended an informal meeting of Organisation for Security and Economic Co-operation (OSCE) chief diplomats in Slovakia, on Monday and Tuesday, saying that that the resolution of the ongoing conflict in Moldova remains “a major priority” with Romania. According to a press statement released...
UPDATE Tennis: Simona Halep qualifies for Wimbledon semis
Romanian tennis player Simona Halep qualified on Tuesday for the semi-finals of the Wimbledon tournament, the third Grand Slam of the Year, by defeating Chinese Shuai Zhang, 7-6 (7-4), 6-1. Halep (27 years old), the world number seven, managed to qualify for the second time for a semifinal at the All England Club (the first time in 2014), by...
In Sarajevo, senior official Grigore reiterates Romania’s support for EU Southeast enlargement
In Sarajevo on Monday, State Secretary for Inter-Institutional Relations with Romania's Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) Maria Magdalena Grigore reiterated Romania's firm support for the continuation of the EU enlargement process toward the Southeast European region, which was a priority file on the agenda of the former Romanian...
Tennis: Simona Halep, effortless qualification for Wimbledon quarter-finals
Romanian tennis player Simona Halep, world number seven, effortlessly qualified for the quarter-finals of the Wimbledon tournament, after defeating 6-3 6-3, Cori Gauff (USA, WTA's 313). Halep, 27, WTA's 7th, prevailed in an hour and 14 minutes against a 15-year-old opponent coming from the qualifications. The former world leader...
ForMin Melescanu: We count on Finland to endorse our cause in terms of joining Schengen
Foreign Affairs Minister Teodor Melescanu told a news conference on Thursday, occasioned by the launching of the Finnish Presidency at the EU Council, that Romania counts on Finland's support in terms of joining Schengen. “The decision to allow Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen Area should be taken into account. We held the...
MDRAP: 17.3 ml euro worth of EU funding for Romania-Ukraine Joint Operational Program’s large infrastructure projects
The Romanian and Ukrainian authorities signed four financing contracts with a total of 19.3 million euro, of which 17.3 million euro in European funding, allocated through the Romania – Ukraine 2014-2020 Joint Operational Program, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration (MDRAP) informs. The four projects envisage...
President Iohannis reconfirms in Brussels Romania’s firm support for the Eastern Partnership
President Klaus Iohannis participated on Thursday and Friday in the meeting of the European Council in Brussels, context in which he presented the results of the Romanian Presidency at the EU Council and reconfirmed Romania's firm support for the Eastern Partnership. “In the context of celebrating the 10th anniversary since the...
Les: Black Sea security entails serious concerns, Russia – biggest concern
The security in the Black Sea region entails serious concerns, Russia being the biggest concern, Defense Minister Gabriel Les on Friday told the international conference Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum, which is taking place in the seaside resort of Mamaia. “The Black Sea is fundamental to Russia's national security, it provides...
ForMin Melescanu says NATO, EU play significant part in ensuring Black Sea, Balkans security
Romania's Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu said on Thursday that both the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) and the European Union (EU) play a significant part in ensuring security in the Black Sea region and in the Balkans. Attending an international conference called “Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum,” hosted by the Black Sea...
Opening ceremony of Saber Guardian 2019 Multinational Exercise at Smardan range
Secondary Centre for Combat Training in Smardan, southeastern Galati County, hosted on Monday the opening ceremony of the Justice Sword 2019 Multinational Exercise, attached to the Saber Guardian 2019 (SG19), a release by the Information and Public Relations Office of the 2nd Infantry Division Getica (host of the drill) informs. According to the...
