‘Poseidon 2023’ exercise started in Constanta
Bucharest, July 16 /Agerpres/ – The port of Constanta on Saturday hosted the opening ceremony of the “Poseidon 2023” exercise, in which 750 soldiers from nine countries are participating. Viceamiral Vasile Urseanu Fleet Commander Cornel-Eugen Cojocaru told the press at…
DefMin Tilvar: We are in advanced phase of developing National Strategy on climate change
Romania is “in an advanced phase of developing a National Strategy regarding the approach to climate change in the field of Defense”, stated Minister Angel Tilvar, in the context of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the NATO…
40 firefighters go to Greece to support Greek authorities in monitoring fires
Bucharest, July 14 /Agerpres/ – A contingent of 40 firefighters went to Greece to replace the forces that, in the last two weeks, supported the Greek authorities by monitoring the areas at risk of fire in the east of Athens….
Upcoming Poseidon 2023 exercise to see participation of over 750 troops from nine countries
Bucharest, July 13 /Agerpres/ – More than 750 troops from nine countries will participate July 14 through 21 in the Poseidon 2023 multinational exercise, organized alternatively every year by Romania and Bulgaria, the General Staff of the Romanian Naval Forces…
Romanian students win six medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad in Japan
Bucharest, July 12 /Agerpres/ – Romania’s team ranked first among European countries and fourth in the ranking by nation, winning six medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad in Chiba, Japan. “Five gold medals, one silver medal and a total of…
President Iohannis: We moved to 2.5pct of GDP for defence and we will stay there or even grow
Bucharest, July 11 /Agerpres/ – Romania has a much superior endowment in the field of defence, troops are increasingly better prepared and we are also working on the infrastructure in our military bases that are relevant for NATO, President Klaus…
Famed librarian Avram Iancu to swim entire length of the Rhine in support of Romania’s Schengen accession
Bucharest, July 10 /Agerpres/ – Swimmer Avram Iancu will set off on July 16 in a 35-day challenge that will see him racing along the entire course of the Rhine River, in support of Romania’s Schengen accession. The Petrosani-based librarian…
Itinerant photographic exhibition “Noi, Poporul/We the People” – as of next week, in Constanta
The traveling photographic exhibition “Noi, Poporul/We the People”, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the United States of America and Romania, will open on July 12, in Ovidiu Square in Constanta. According to a press release…
National Bank to issue silver coin to celebrate 100th birth anniversary of film director Liviu Ciulei
Bucharest, July 7 /Agerpres/ – On July 10, 2023, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) will put into circulation for numismatic purposes a silver coin to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of film director Liviu Ciulei. Featuring on the obverse…
CSAT decides creation in Romania of F-16 pilot training regional hub
At its Thursday meeting, the Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) examined Romania’s participation in a new transatlantic project – the establishment in Romania of an F-16 pilot training facility, the Presidential Administration informs in a release. Together with other…
Third edition of The Jazz Cave festival, in Ialomitei Cave
Targoviste, July 5 /Agerpres/ – The third edition of the “The Jazz Cave” festival will take place between August 16-18, in the Ialomitei Cave, with acclaimed bands from Romania and abroad being invited to the event. “The Jazz Cave Festival,…
PM Ciolacu: I plan to make Romania’s defence industry a priority during my mandate
Berlin, July 5 /Agerpres/ – AGERPRES special corespondent, Daniel Florea, reports: Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu declared on Wednesday that one of the priorities of his mandate is the development of the defence industry in Romania. The head of the Executive…
