Over 600 Erasmus+ students to participate in Erasmus Generation Summit in Rasnov
Over 600 Erasmus+ students will participate in the Erasmus Generation Summit workshops in Rasnov, on October 25, an event organised by Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Romania and Europe Direct Centre Rasnov, with the support of the "Peter Thal" Secondary School and the Town Hall. The organisers propose 10 workshops held in parallel, in different places
Film historian Kristin Thompson to receive Doctor Honoris Causa title of Theatre and Film University
Kristin Thompson, American film historian, will receive the title of Doctor Honoris Causa, on Thursday, from the I.L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film (UNATC) in Bucharest. According to a UNATC press release, Kristin Thompson will be in Bucharest, for the first time, between October 24 and 27, during which time she will also participate in a s
Crown Custodian Margareta to hold ceremony in honour of HRH Princess Muna Al-Hussein of Jordan at Elisabeta Palace
Her Majesty Margareta, the Custodian of the Romanian Crown, on Thursday evening will host an official dinner at the Elisabeta Palace in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein of Jordan. At the invitation of the Romanian authorities, His Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein, the mother of the Hashemite King of Jordan, is currently paying a vis
Gov't approves raise of public debt ceiling to 53 pct of GDP as of end-2024
The government approved on Wednesday an emergency ordinance that raises the public debt ceiling, calculated by the EU methodology, to 53 percent of GDP for the end of 2024, the Executive said in a release. This amendment is intended to ensure flexibility in attracting the necessary financial resources for covering the 2024 financing plan, but also to pre-finan
Romania, present with stand and special programme of events at International Book Fair in Krakow (ICR)
Romania will be present with its own stand and a special programme of events, under the Romania-Poland Cultural Season 2024-2025, at the 28th edition of the International Book Fair in Krakow, which takes place from 24-27 October, the Romanian Cultural Institute said in a press release sent to AGERPRES on Wednesday. The Romanian Cultural Institute, through its
Romanian, Bulgarian IntMins determined to keep cooperating for dismantling migrant smuggling networks
Romania and Bulgaria will keep cooperating for dismantling migrant smuggling networks, Minister of the Interior Catalin Predoiu said after having a strategic meeting on the Schengen topic with his Bulgarian counterpart at the ongoing Salzburg Forum Conference. At the Salzburg Forum Ministerial Conference organized by the Bulgarian Presidency on October 23 - 24
Financing contracts under IPCEI facility on microelectronics and communication technologies signed, PM Ciolacu attending
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, attending on Wednesday the ceremony for the signing of the financing contracts under the Important Project of Common European Interest in the field of Microelectronics and Communication Technologies, emphasized the importance of "these major investments" included in the NRRP, which support the development of Romanian microelectronics,
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Iohannis: Romania strongly supports EU enlargement process, Montenegro has made important steps in negotiation process
Romania "strongly" supports the EU enlargement process with its partners in the Western Balkans and the candidate countries in the Eastern Neighborhood, President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday, noting that Montenegro has taken "important" steps in the negotiation process. The Romanian head of state is paying an official visit to Monteneg
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President of Montenegro voices appreciation for Romania's continued support in the European integration process
President of Montenegro Jakov Milatovic thanked Romania, at the end of an official meeting with President Klaus Iohannis, for its support in the European integration process. "I would like to express my sincere thanks for his visit to Montenegro just a few months after my official visit to Bucharest. This visit is of great importance, as it is the first o
European Farmers Congress kicks off in Bucharest on Wednesday
More than 300 farmers representing different European Union (EU) member states are set to participate in the Congress of the European Farmers, the 2024 edition, which will take place in Bucharest over October 23-25, 2024. The event is being organised by COPA-COGECA, the European entity that represents the interests of farmers and cooperatives, every two years,
Politehnica University hosting 'Start Your StartUP' event
Politehnica Bucharest National University of Science and Technology will host on Wednesday and Thursday the second edition of the "Start Your StartUP" event, where participants will have the opportunity to interact with industry leaders, investors and renowned mentors, explore the latest trends and discover opportunities for collaboration and development.
Professor John Hattie to receive University of Bucharest honorary doctor's degree
Renowned education and learning expert, Professor John Hattie will be presented on Thursday with the honorary doctor's degree of the Bucharest University, in recognition of his prestigious international scientific activity. A Professor Emeritus at the University of Melbourne, Australia, John Hattie has written 62 books and numerous articles that serve as f
Chinchilla and mink farms - banned from 2027, victory for animal lovers (PNL deputy)
National Liberal Party (PNL) deputy Gheorghe Pecingina said on Tuesday, after the adoption in the Chamber of Deputies of the draft law on the ban from 2027 on the breeding of chinchilla and mink species for fur farming, that it is a victory for animal lovers, while Humane Society International (HSI) representative Andreea Roseti pointed out that Romania becomes the 22nd Euro
Experts lay to rest concerns over Black Sea reddish-brown tide, say it's caused by microalgae
With the Black Sea water off the Romanian coast having turned to a reddish-brown color for several days now, experts have stepped in to investigate the phenomenon. According to marine biologist Adrian Bilba, it is caused by microalgae that develop abundantly in certain environmental conditions, and not by chemical pollution, the scientist explained after examining under the
2024 Goncourt Prize finalists unveiled in Bucharest
The Goncourt Prize jury announced in Bucharest the four finalist authors for the prestigious 2024 literary distinction. They are Sandrine Collette (with Madelaine Before Dawn), Kamel Daoud (Houris), Gael Faye (Jacaranda), and Helene Gaudy (Archipels), jury president Philippe Claudel told a press conference held on Tuesday at the National Museum of Romanian Literature in Buch