TIFF Oradea focus on Hungarian cinema: 110 years of animated and recent films
The Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), which takes place from September 27 to 29, in Oradea, celebrates 110 years of Hungarian animation with a selection of multi-award winning short films, which have influenced world cinema, as well as five recent Hungarian feature films, the organizers inform. Premiering in Romania, immediately after the Budape
Bucharest Stock Exchange closes higher Thursday's session
The Bucharest Stock Exchange closed Thursday's session higher on all indices, with trading of 45.73 million RON (9.19 million euros), of which 37.89 million RON (7.62 million euros) represented the transactions with shares. The most liquid shares were those of Transilvania Bank, with transactions of 8.36 million RON, followed by the shares of OMV Petrom, w
Supreme Council for National Defence to discuss Ukraine war, Moldova partnership, army endowment
The Supreme Council for National Defence (CSAT) is convened at the Cotroceni Palace on Thursday by President Klaus Iohannis. According to the Presidential Administration, the agenda includes topics on the stage and perspectives of the conflict in Ukraine following the illegal and unjustified aggression of the Russian Federation and the implications for Romania
Elisabeta Palace/Ploiesti, Youth Capital; Prince Radu says youth - model of energy, creativity, hope
Her Majesty Margareta, the Custodian of the Crown, hosted, on Wednesday, at the Elisabeta Palace, an evening dedicated to the city of Ploiesti, the Youth Capital of Romania in 2024, an event during which Prince Radu emphasized the importance of this city, a community that stands out through reputable educational institutions, cultural life, economy, traditions, but also thro
Bucharest Stock Exchange closes mixed Wednesday's session
The Bucharest Stock Exchange closed mixed the session on Wednesday, with trading of 33.29 million RON (6.69 million euros), of which 26.34 million RON (5.29 million euros) represented the transactions with shares. The most liquid shares were those of OMV Petrom, with transactions of 5.21 million RON, followed by the shares of Banca Transilvania, with 4.79 mill
B9 Statement: Strengthening defense industry, joint air defense, support for Ukraine
The ministers of defense from the Bucharest 9 (B9) format signed, on Wednesday, in Bucharest, a joint Statement in which they emphasized the importance of strengthening the defense industry and the existence of a common air defense system and reiterated their support for Ukraine. The ministers from Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithua
Minister Sybiha calls on Romanian partners to consider possibility of shooting down drones near Romanian airspace
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday in Bucharest that he is calling on Romanian partners to analyse the possibility of shooting down Russian drones near our country's airspace. He held a press conference alongside his Romanian counterpart, Luminita Odobescu. The Ukrainian Foreign minister voiced his gratefulness for th
Bucharest Stock Exchange closes lower Tuesday's session
The Bucharest Stock Exchange closed Tuesday's session lower on almost all indices, with trading of 125.83 million RON (25.29 million euros), of which 118.98 million RON (23.92 million euros) represented transactions with shares. The most liquid shares were those of Hidroelectrica, with transactions of 50.19 million RON, followed by the shares of Transilvan
Romania obtains position of Vice-President of the European Commission for first time since joining the EU
Romania has obtained, for the first time since joining the European Union, the position of Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and one of the most important portfolios - Skills and Education, Jobs and Social Rights, Labour Mobility, prime minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Tuesday. "A major portfolio, which will manage a fifth of the EU
Nearly 1,000 firefighters deployed to flood-affected areas in Galati County
Nearly 1,000 firefighters from 27 units across the country have been deployed to support rescuers in flood-affected areas in Galati County. According to the Inspectorate General for Emergency Situations (IGSU), as a result of the effects of the hydrometeorological phenomena recorded in the county of Galati, the IGSU inspector general ordered, on Monday, to sup
Agerpres most important news in brief on Monday, September 16, 2024
Here are the main news in brief on Monday, September 16: Child Protection Compact Partnership worth up to 10 million USD, signed between U.S. and Romanian Governments The head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Alexandru-Mihai Ghigiu, and the US Ambassador to Bucharest, Kathleen Kavalec, signed a five-year Child Protection Compact Partnership (CPC
Three women competing in George Enescu International Competition violin final
The final of the violin section of the 19th edition of the George Enescu International Competition will take place on Monday evening, from 18:00, at the Romanian Athenaeum, according to a press release sent to AGERPRES. Wakana Kimura (23 years old, Japan), Mayumi Kanagawa (30 years old, USA) and Hyeonjeong Lee (13 years old, South Korea) will perform in the la
PM Marcel Ciolacu: Two people are still missing in the flood-hit Galati County
Two people are still missing in the Galati County, severely affected by the recent floods, prime minister Marcel Ciolacu announces on Sunday. "We don't have very good news, there are still two people missing from two nights ago", said Marcel Ciolacu, who is at the temporary camp especially arranged for the victims of the floods in Slobozia Conach
PM Ciolacu travels to flood-hit Galati County: The priority right now is to save human lives
Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu on Saturday stated that the priority right now is to save human lives in the areas affected by severe flooding, like the Galati and Vaslui counties, announcing, at the same time, that there will be temporary camps arranged for the victims of this situation. The head of the Executive traveled on Saturday afternoon to the Galati tow
PM Ciolacu changes plans, travels to Galati County to evaluate the situation caused by floods
Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu, who was supposed to travel to the Botosani County on Saturday, canceled his political and governmental agenda for the day, to travel to the Galati County instead, where the recent floods caused a lot of problems, the Government Press Office reports. The prime minister will discuss with the local authorities about the urgent inter