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Canadian Paratrooper Dies During Military Exercises in Bulgaria
The accident in which a Canadian paratrooper died happened during a parachute jump on Monday evening near the village of Cheshnigirovo, close to Plovdiv in central Bulgaria, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
The three survivors have been hospitalised at the Sveti Georgi University Hospital in Plovdiv and have no life-threatening injuries, the ministry added.
Bulgaria Dumps Over 3 Million Tonnes of Garbage
More than 3 million tonnes of waste are disposed annually in garbage containers. This shows the data of the National Statistical Institute for 2017.
#Romania2019.eu/Dancila: EU Council Romanian Presidency sets objective to promote effective fight against racism, intolerance, anti-Semitism
The Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union has set itself the objective of promoting the effective fight against racism, intolerance, xenophobia, populism, anti-Semitism and discouraging hate speech, Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said on Tuesday.
Romanian ‘Hipster’ Party Feels Ambitious After European Poll Success
Dragos Pislaru, an MEP from the recently formed Alliance 2020 USR PLUS - which scored well in May among Romania's urban young - tells BIRN that the party intends to play an important role in the new European Parliament.
Bulgaria Joins NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
At a solemn ceremony with raising its national flag, Bulgaria joined NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence. The Centre is located in Tallinn, Estonia, and currently has 25 members.
Over 241,000 new and second-hand vehicle registrations between January-May 2019 in Romania
The number of new and second-hand vehicle registrations in Romania reached 241,629 units in the first five months of 2019, out of which over 184,000 units were second-hand, according to the statistics with the Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration Directorate (DRPCIV), researched by AGERPRES.
PM Dancila sends congratulation, support message for Moldovan PM Sandu and invites her to Bucharest
Prime Minister Viorica Dancila conveyed to Prime Minister of the Republic of Molodva Maia Sandu a congratulation message, on behalf of Romania's Government, for taking over the Prime Minister office.
Les: Black Sea security entails serious concerns, Russia - biggest concern
The security in the Black Sea region entails serious concerns, Russia being the biggest concern, Defense Minister Gabriel Les on Friday told the international conference Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum, which is taking place in the seaside resort of Mamaia.
Over 184,000 E-vignettes Have Been Sold to Romanian Cars so Far
Over 184,000 e-vignettes have been sold to Romanian cars so far, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works has said. Twice more are for passenger cars than freight over 3 and a half tons.
BNR chief economist says financial companies, banks make up 60pct of stock market capitalisation in Romania
Financial companies and banks make over 60pct of the stock market capitalisation in Romania, chief economist at the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Valentin Lazea told an event on Friday dedicated to technology on financial markets.
Romanian presidential adviser to visit Moldova amidst tense political developments there
Bogdan Aurescu, adviser on foreign affairs to Romania's President Klaus Iohannis, will pay a working visit to Chisinau, the Republic of Moldova, on Friday, amidst the recent political developments in Moldova, the Presidential Administration informs in a statement.
ForMin Melescanu says NATO, EU play significant part in ensuring Black Sea, Balkans security
Romania's Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu said on Thursday that both the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) and the European Union (EU) play a significant part in ensuring security in the Black Sea region and in the Balkans.
Iohannis: PSD refuses to sign National Political Agreement, but list remains open
President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday that the Social Democratic Party (PSD, major at rule, ed.n.) by its answers in the media, refused to sign the National Political Agreement to strengthen Romania's European path, saying that the Social Democrats "had more amendments than articles" to this pact.
ForMin Melescanu says new technologies cannot replace career diplomats
New technologies cannot replace the career diplomat's work, regardless of their ability to analyse, Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu told the opening on Thursday of the European Diplomatic Programme.
CommMin Petrescu: Romania matters,it's a factor of influence, because it sets out the pace of Digital Agenda
In Romania, governance can only be based on technology and, currently, we are a factor of influence because we set out the pace on the Digital Agenda, Communication and Information Society Minister Alexandru Peterescu told a specialist forum on Thursday. "There are many NGOs in the digital area and I believe that one should always be involved in the fight in order to be appreciated.