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PM-designate Orban: 330 km of the 479 km of BRUA gas pipeline already completed
Transgaz has already completed 330 kilometers of the National Gas Transmission System on the Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary-Austria corridor (BRUA) gas pipeline, a strategic project for the Romanian economy, said on Thursday Prime Minister-designate Ludovic Orban, who attended the inauguration of the gas compressor station in Podisor.
Industry barometer reveals Romania's industry partially recovered in Sept., yet future uncertain
Romania's industry partially came out of depression in September 2019, but the mood among the companies has not changed significantly as against August, although managers seem to be a little more optimistic, according to the Romanian Industry Barometer released on Thursday.
#2019PresidentialElection/ Mircea Diaconu says not vote-hungry, just speaking out on aspects that usually go unsaid
Independent presidential candidate Mircea Diaconu, who is backed by the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE), Pro Romania and the Neoliberal Party, said on Tuesday in Satu Mare that he "has no idea" what his chances of winning the presidency are and that he doesn't think about that, as his campaign focus is on explaining certain things to the Romanians.
China's Ambassador to Romania invites Tulcea to World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization
China's Ambassador to Romania, Jiang Yu, invited on Wednesday Tulcea County leadership to become member of the the World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO) to develop tourism in the Danube Delta, according to a release issued by the County Council (CJ), at the end of the meeting between the Chinese delegation and the representatives of Tulcea County.
French Ambassador to Romania invites Romanian authorities and breeders at Indagra Fair's French Pavilion
The French Ambassador to Romania, Michele Ramis, invites the Romanian authorities and breeders to the French Pavilion at the 2019 Indagra fair to discuss with French specialists in genetics, France being an important source of world-known breeds, also holding the world's largest cattle livestock in Europe. "The livestock breeding sector is a priority sector this year, as well.
Von der Leyen Approved the New Candidates for EU Commissioners of France and Hungary
The next President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has approved the candidates for the European Commissioners of France and Hungary Thierry Breton and Oliver Varhelyi. This was announced today by EC spokesman Mina Andreeva, quoted by BNR.
Von der Leyen conducted the two interviews last night.
Greece also Enters the Race for the Volkswagen Plant
Greece is also interested in the Volkswagen car factory being built on its territory.
This was stated by the Greek Economy Minister, quoted by the leading German business publication Handelsblatt.
Romania’s Fourth Nomination to Commission is Rejected
European Commission President-elect Ursula Von der Leyen on Tuesday rejected the fourth candidate proposed by Romania to represent it on the new Commission - whose constitution is being delayed by the problems in finding a suitable Romanian member.
President Iohannis says Romania can progress significantly by improving use of European agriculture funds
Romania can make significant progress through better use of European funds for agriculture, President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday at the opening of the INDAGRA International Trade Fair in Bucharest. "I believe that Romania can make significant progress through better use of European funds for agriculture, of which it has attracted only a little more than half so far.
Romanian Authorities Detained a Bulgarian Man who Tried to Import 1,000 Packs of Cigarettes to Romania
A 39-year-old Bulgarian citizen has been charged with trafficking in excise goods after he was detained by the Romanian Border Police at Giurgiu-Ruse border checkpoint in an attempt to import 1,000 packs of cigarettes with Bulgarian excise label to Romania, BTA reported.
Two Romanians repatriated from Syria via Iraq
Two Romanian nationals have been repatriated from Syria via Iraq, according to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE). "After complex steps taken at the level of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 27, 2019, the specific procedures for repatriation from the Syrian Arab Republic, through the Republic of Iraq, of two Romanian nationals were completed.
'Regele Ferdinand' frigate - the first Romanian military ship to call at Egyptian port of Alexandria
The frigate "Regele Ferdinand" arrived at the Egyptian port of Alexandria for a two-day call on October 28 and 29, which makes it the first Romanian military ship to moor in this port, the Romanian Navy General Staff (SMFN) said in a release on Tuesday.
#2019PresidentialElection/INTERVIEW Kelemen Hunor: President, by his legitimacy, can impose pact on education, environment, infrastructure, healthcare
The president, based on his/her legitimacy, can impose a pact on important areas, such as education, environment, large infrastructure and healthcare, says Kelemen Hunor, the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) candidate for the presidential elections, in an interview with AGERPRES.
Romania’s Interim PM Proposes New European Commissioner
Romania's interim prime minister Viorica Dancila announced on Tuesday that she is nominating former minister and ex-MEP Victor Negrescu as the country's new candidate for the next European Commission after Brussels refused Bucharest's three previous nominations for the post.
Iohannis: Ousted premier has no legitimacy to nominate candidate for European Commissioner
President Klaus Iohannis says that ousted Prime Minister Viorica Dancila has no legitimacy to nominate a candidate on Romania's behalf for the position of European Commissioner, demanding her not to convey such a nomination to the EC's President elect Ursula von der Leyen. "Ousted premier Mrs.