Romania has launched its second renewables auction

The Romanian Ministry of Energy is launching its second auction to support electricity generation from renewable sources. Investors can bid for 3,472 megawatts (MW) of capacity, 2,000 MW for onshore wind and 1,472 MW for solar power. The maximum strike …

Romania Pavilion: The Romanian Magic Box

Bulgaria, Romania Set Good Example with Smooth Schengen Integration, European Commission Official Says

Olivier Onidi, Deputy Director-General for Schengen and Internal Security at the European Commission, highlighted the positive impact of the recent Schengen enlargement to include Bulgaria and Romania, describing the process as long overdue but ultimately …

BYD enters Romania with four NEV models, plans over 30 outlets by 2025

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On May 8, BYD officially entered the Romanian market, introducing four models: the SEALION 7, SEAL, SEAL U DM-i, and ATTO 2. According to the company, BYD has partnered with leading local dealers Tiriac Auto and DAB Auto to open its …

This is why Orbán supports Simion, Romania’s nationalist, anti-Hungarian presidential candidate

The foreign minister said on Monday that a campaign to discredit Hungary has ratcheted up in Ukraine ever since Hungary made clear that it will not supply weapons or money to Kyiv and will not agree to cease energy cooperation with Russia. No information …

Romania and Moldova Showcase Their Shared Roots at the 3rd Edition of the Romanian Traditions Festival

The Romanian Government, with the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova, is organizing the third edition of the Festival of Romanian Traditions in Chisinau’s Great National Assembly Square. The event, set for May 24–25, will bring together …

EBRD Loans €50M To Garanti BBVA Romania To Boost Green Lending

Romania’s interim president Ilie Bolojan announces support for Nicușor Dan in presidential runoff

Interim president Ilie Bolojan said on Monday, May 12, that he would vote for independent candidate Nicușor Dan in the second round of Romania’s presidential election. Dan, the current mayor of Bucharest, runs against George Simion, the leader of the far- …

Seven former US ambassadors to Romania warn against dangers of a “pro-Putin president”

Seven former United States ambassadors to Romania signed a joint letter one week before the second round of the presidential elections on May 18, warning of the dangers posed by a pro-Putin president, G4media.ro reported. The former US officials warn that …

Romania ramps up drone production, readies contract with Germany’s Rheinmetall for vehicles

Romania aims to strengthen its defense industry by manufacturing drones and purchasing military vehicles from Germany’s prime arms manufacturing company Rheinmetall, taking advantage of the EU’s EUR 800 billion defense budget.  The Romanian Ministry of …