Romania Monitor Articles
PM Dăncilă and US Ambassador Hans Klemm Met in Bucharest
The two officials discussed about the lift of visas for Romanians traveling to the US, Romania’s candidacy to OECD and the US-Romania strategic partnership.
By 2022, Romanian Gas could Guarantee Hungary’s Energy Security
The 4.4 bln gas cubic meters from the Black Sea exploitation could represent the first stable alternative to Russian imports for Hungary and other countries.
The visit of Polish FM in Bucharest, an Extended PL-RO Diplomatic Agenda
The visit to Bucharest was organized at the invitation of the head of the Romanian diplomacy, as both ministers reconfirmed the willingness to further develop bilateral relations on the basis of the Strategic Partnership signed in 2009.
Romania 3.0 – Dăncilă Government to be Appointed Today
Parliament will hold an extraordinary meeting today, in order to give the investment vote to PM Dăncilă and her team, the third Social-Democrat government since last elections.
Romanian Bank to be Present in Moldova, after Owning 66% of Local Victoriabank
It is for the first time since 2007 when a foreign bank enters the Moldovan market. Following the transaction, together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, BT (Banca Transilvania) owns a share of more than 66%.
Romanian PM Mihai Tudose Leaves the Office after Losing the Support of the Social Democrats
Romania’s Prime Minister announced at midnight that he will resign tonight or early tomorrow morning, after the Social Democrat Party leaders voted in favor of withdrawing of his political support.
Final Agreement with General Dynamics was Signed. Piranha V to be Produced in Romania, in a EUR 895 mln Deal.
With first 30 armed vehicles to be delivered from Switzerland and next 6 ones to be assembled in Romania, the Bucharest Mechanical Factory will produce the remaining 191 Piranha V, in a Romanian-American joint venture, as Romanian engineers will be trained by General Dynamics.
Mangalia Shipyard, not for Sale Anymore. Romanian State Intends to buy Daewoo’s Shares.
Is the second time in last two years when Dutch business in Romania is canceled by last minute decisions, after Damen Galati EUR 1.6 billion agreed contract for building four multifunctional corvettes was not signed by the government.
Transgaz to buy Vestmoldtransgaz, the Moldavian state owned Gas Company, on a market controlled by Gazprom
The Romanian state owned gas provider submitted its offer for buying Vestmoldtransgaz, as the Moldavian government asks EUR 8.8 million and EUR 93 million investments in the following 2 years.
Romania’s Last King Dies at 96. Romanians Unite to Mourn Michael I
The former head of state during the Second World War left his mark on Romania’s modern history. Michael I was the one to end the alliance with Germany in August 1944 and to change sides, in an attempt to limit war losses and to support the Allies.
Refugees Coming to Romania May Get More Rights and State Support, As Numbers Grow
According to a new law proposal, waiting for its vote in the Parliament, refugee programs could be extended with 6 more months, for those who find it hard to get integrated.
Bucharest, the Stage of 3 500 Troops and Vehicles, as Part of the Romanian National Day Military Parade
The 99th celebration of the Romanian National Day was marked by military parades all over the country. With Bucharest as a main stage, 3 500 troops of the Defence Minister, Internal Affairs and Romanian Intelligence Service, 350 armed vehicles and several troops belonging to NATO allies marched under the Triumphal Arch.
Romania to Reach 2% of GDP Spending on Defense
Government’s decision to extend military spending made Romania to become the sixth NATO member to meet GDP defense spending commitment , on the same side with US, Greece, Britain, Estonia and Poland.
EUR 220 million, the Price for Romania’s Gas Security
Romania rates itself as one of the least gas import dependent countries in Europe. 90% of the Romanian gas comes from internal production but a heavy winter could bring imports from Russia.
Warsaw Institute
