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Romania's interim Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, expressed shock over the Constitutional Court's decision to validate an amendment that could lead to Timișoara Mayor Dominic Fritz losing his mandate.
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided over 500,000 consular services this year and announced a series of reforms aimed at simplifying access for Romanians in the diaspora.
Romania has received a record number of nearly 89,000 applications for study scholarships from young people across more than 150 countries on five continents, according to interim Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu.
Romania's Foreign Minister stated that the country has the option to activate Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty after three drones that entered national airspace were shot down.
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet, operating under NATO, shot down a drone that had breached Romanian airspace, marking the first such incident for a NATO ally. An investigation is underway to determine the drone's origin and type, with speculation it may have been a Russian Shahed drone.
Romania's interim Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu provided details about a reception in the United States where the Tate brothers were present, stating one of them attempted to approach a group that included her.
The expansion of NATO's fuel pipeline system, a crucial topic for Romania and its eastern flank, is being discussed at the NATO Summit. Romanian officials are advocating for its extension to enhance regional security.
The United States launched strikes against targets in Iran following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian retaliation and a breakdown of the recent ceasefire. This exchange of violence has led to the evacuation of 2,500 sailors from the Strait.
Romania's interim Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, held discussions with Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sibiha, affirming Ukraine's commitment to strengthening relations and jointly managing risks through dialogue.
The Russian ambassador to the UK has been summoned by the Foreign Office following a drone crash into an apartment building in Romania. This incident has raised concerns and prompted diplomatic action.
A Russian drone crashed in Romania, prompting NATO to label it as Russian and call for strengthened air defenses. The incident has raised concerns across Europe, with some officials describing it as a serious and irresponsible escalation.
Israeli authorities intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, detaining over 400 activists. Reports from human rights groups and detainees allege severe mistreatment, including violence and sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, sparking widespread international condemnation and outrage.
Interim Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu stated that Romania maintains its firm European and transatlantic course, despite internal political changes, ahead of her participation in the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.
World Press Freedom Day was observed globally, with leaders and organizations, including the Pope, raising alarms about frequent violations of press freedom and the increasing dangers faced by journalists worldwide. Reports indicated a decline in press freedom and a rise in journalist fatalities.
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to declassify thousands of diplomatic documents from the 1990-1992 period. This initiative, championed by Oana Țoiu, aims to provide transparency on key post-revolution events, including the mineriads and the "Blind Man's Sunday" elections.
The United States has offered a $10 million reward for information leading to the leader of an Iran-backed Iraqi armed group, identified as Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada. This bounty targets the head of the Shiite militia, which Washington considers a terrorist organization.
Oana Țoiu stated after meeting Roberta Metsola that Romania requires a courageous and consistent government to uphold its commitments to citizens and European partners.
Οι ΗΠΑ παραμένουν απολύτως προσηλωμένες στο ΝΑΤΟ, τόνισε ο Βρετανός υπουργός Άμυνας, Τζον Χίλι, στον απόηχο σεναρίων για ενδεχόμενη μείωση της αμερικανικής στρατιωτικής παρουσίας στην Ευρώπη.
Romania's Foreign Minister has officially announced that the country will return approximately 6 million euros received as compensation following the recovery of the Coțofenești helmet and two gold bracelets.
Ministrul Afacerilor Externe, Oana Ţoiu, a participat, luni, la Bruxelles, la Consiliul Afaceri Externe (CAE) şi împreună cu miniştrii afacerilor externe ai statelor membre a abordat viitoarea…
Oana Țoiu, Romania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that there was 'parallel communication' involving consular staff outside official channels regarding the repatriation of Victor Ponta's daughter, amidst a scandal over the process.
Ministrul de Externe, Oana Țoiu, a mers luni la Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă pentru a discuta cu românii repatriați din Orientul Mijlociu.
More than 1,000 Romanian citizens have returned from the Middle East, with the first flight organized by Romania through the European Civil Protection Mechanism arriving at Otopeni Airport.
The Romanian opposition is calling for an inquiry commission into Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu following a scandal involving Victor Ponta's daughter, with AUR announcing its support for the initiative.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu discussed with Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi the situation of Romanian tourists stranded in Muscat and Salalah due to air traffic disruptions, and the need for flights to also pick up those in Dubai.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu announced that France has invited Romania to participate in discussions regarding a 'nuclear umbrella'.
Oana Țoiu a discutat luni cu omologul său din Emiratele Arabe Unite, ES șeicul Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, despre atacurile Iranului în regiune și despre situația românilor blocați în mai multe…
Anunţul privind moartea ayatollahului Ali Khamenei reprezintă un moment de cotitură, afirmă ministrul Afacerilor Externe, Oana Ţoiu, oficialul adăugând că România susţine dreptul iranienilor de a-şi…
Minista de Externe Oana Țoiu a anunțat sâmbătă dimineață, după atacul SUA și al Israelului asupra Iran, că atât în Israel, cât și în Iran personalul neesențial a fost deja extras. Țoiu a spus că…
Romania's Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, reiterated support for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria, welcoming the EU's official adoption of this position.
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed dissatisfaction following Romania's purchase of the Giurgiulești International Port in Moldova, with Romanian officials interpreting it as Moscow's concern over Romania's growing regional influence.
The Danube River has reached new historic low water levels, particularly at the entrance to Serbia, causing concerns for the stability of electricity supply in Serbia and prompting discussions between Romanian and Serbian officials on potential solutions. Efforts to address the situation, including the possibility of submerging barges to divert water, are described as a 'race against time'.
The European Union summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires in Brussels following a Russian drone incursion into Romanian airspace. The incident has raised concerns and prompted strong reactions from Romanian officials.
Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, hitting a supermarket in Chernihiv and Ukrainian port infrastructure, while also reportedly seeking more North Korean soldiers. Concurrently, Romanian forces intercepted and shot down multiple Russian drones that intruded into NATO airspace for the third consecutive day.
Interim Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu stated that Romania paid over $400,000 in rent for its embassy in Libya, despite no Romanian diplomats working in the building since 2014, leading to the contract's closure.
Romanian official Oana Țoiu stated that she left a reception in Washington after one of the Tate brothers attempted to approach the Romanian delegation in a larger group, prior to their arrest.
The NATO summit in Ankara is underway, with discussions focusing on aid for Ukraine and the role of former President Trump, who has commented on the conflict and launched a new savings program for newborns. European allies are preparing for a challenging summit amidst concerns over Trump's stance and potential impact on the alliance.
Oana Țoiu și Abbas Araghchi au discutat despre situația din Orientul Mijlociu, Memorandumul de înțelegere semnat recent de România cu SUA, a anunțat Ministerul român de Externe într-un comunicat de…
Romania has taken over the rotating presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) for a year. This transition occurred during a summit of foreign ministers in Sofia, focusing on regional security and cooperation.
The Romanian Army is embroiled in a corruption scandal, with new hearings underway and a general's daughter called to the DNA. Transport Minister Sorin Grindeanu has called for General Vlad Gheorghiță to resign from his position as head of the Romanian Army, citing concerns about uncertainty.
Romania has declared the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata and announced the closure of the Russian consulate after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, injuring two people. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from NATO allies and prompted accusations of irresponsibility against political leaders attempting to excuse Russia.
Economic cooperation between Romania and Norway, attracting Norwegian investments to our country, as well as strengthening the security and defense dimension were among the main topics...
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu stated that the declassification of thousands of Foreign Ministry documents from the early 1990s is an opportunity for Romania to understand its transition period and its lessons.
A no-confidence motion filed by the PSD and AUR parties has ignited significant political debate in Romania, with figures like Oana Gheorghiu and Ilie Bolojan commenting on its implications. Discussions revolve around the motion's necessity, potential government scenarios, and parliamentary arithmetic.
Russia's Ambassador to Bucharest, Vladimir Lipaev, has contradicted Romanian official Oana Țoiu regarding a drone that fell in Galați, questioning the haste with which it was destroyed. He rejected "i
Two Romanian citizens were involved in a recent train accident in Denmark, with authorities confirming their condition. The investigation into the incident is expected to be extensive and could take several months to complete.
Oana Țoiu, discussions with her Pakistani counterpart: Romania, ready to support "mediation efforts" of the war in the Middle East
Secretarul de Stat al SUA, Marco Rubio, a discutat joi cu omoloaga sa de la București, Oana Țoiu, și a mulțumit României pentru sprijinirea „operațiunilor americane de promovare a securității în…
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and foreign ministers from four EU countries have arrived in Kyiv to commemorate the anniversary of the Bucha massacre, joining other EU foreign policy officials to express unwavering support for Ukraine and reiterate commitment to holding Russia accountable for its crimes.
Romania's Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, is participating in the EU Foreign Affairs Council (CAE) meeting in Brussels, which is focused on 'critical priorities' for continental security, with a special emphasis on the ongoing crisis.
The Foreign Policy Committee of the Chamber of Deputies will convene to discuss the situation of Romanians stranded in Middle Eastern countries and measures for their repatriation, with Minister Oana Țoiu invited to provide explanations.
Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis, wife of the Greek Prime Minister, reacted strongly to a news report she deemed 'fake news' concerning her daughter Sofia Mitsotakis's return from Dubai, commenting on her daughter's social media post.
More than 1,000 Romanian citizens have been evacuated from the Middle East, with individual plans being made for their return home, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
În cadrul unei conferințe de presă desfășurate cu ocazia unei vizite în Polonia, președintele Nicușor Dan a fost întrebat despre scandalul izbucnit astăzi, când Victor Ponta a acuzat-o pe Oana Țoiu,…
Însărcinatul cu afaceri al Iranului la București, Javad Karimi, a fost convocat la sediul Ministerului Afacerilor Externe, marți, din dispoziția ministrului Oana Țoiu, pentru a-i fi prezentate…
318 cetățeni români rămași blocați în Israel după suspendarea zborurilor în urma atacurilor SUA–Israel asupra Iranului au fost repatriați, a anunțat marți ministra Afacerilor Externe, Oana Țoiu.
The foreign ministers of the EU member states concluded that they would soon convene an extraordinary meeting together with their counterparts from the Gulf states.
Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu announced on Digi24 that several hundred Romanians who registered with diplomatic missions are in the Arab countries attacked by Iranian missiles and drones.
Romanian students won medals at the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad. Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu met with the national team in Ljubljana, praising them as the country's best ambassadors.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Țoiu, explained why she will not participate on Monday in the debate on the simple motion targeting her. She claims that the initiative was written by "Ninel Peia, who after being"
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu spoke with her Kazakh counterpart, Yermek Kosherbayev, regarding recent developments in oil loadings via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, particularly in light of recent drone incidents.
Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu discussed with her Ukrainian counterpart the possibility of Ukraine supplying electricity to Romania to mitigate the severe drought's impact on its energy system.
Amer Kapetanović, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), met with Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu in Bucharest to discuss cooperation during Romania's current presidency of the Southeast European Cooperation Process (SEECP).
Romania shot down two drones that violated its airspace within 24 hours, prompting a NATO alert and strong condemnation from EU officials. The incidents, which involved F-16 fighter jets, have raised concerns about regional security and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Following an incident involving an oil tanker in the Black Sea, Romanian officials are calling for increased defense capabilities. They emphasize that the war is a reality and national security cannot be defended by conspiracy theories.
The US conducted a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes against strategic targets in Iran, hitting an airport, bridges, and a railway station. Concurrently, the Trump administration announced tighter visa regulations for foreign students and journalists.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is on an official visit to Romania, where she will meet with interim Foreign Minister Oana Ţoiu and be received by President Nicuşor Dan.
The European Union has officially launched accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, opening the first cluster of chapters for both countries. This marks a significant step in their path towards EU membership, with officials from both nations expressing commitment to the process.
Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban lost his defamation lawsuit against Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, who had accused him of ties to Russia. Ceban stated he would appeal the court's decision.
Romanian authorities have confirmed that a Russian-made Geran-2 drone struck an apartment block in Galați, presenting technical details and evidence that match other Russian drone remnants. President Nicușor Dan stated that Russia is solely responsible for the incident, despite earlier suggestions that the drone might have been diverted by Ukrainian defenses.
President Trump's changing statements regarding US troop deployments in Europe, from withdrawal to sending additional forces to Poland, have caused confusion among NATO allies. This shift has led to discussions about the future of NATO and European security architecture.
Romania's interim Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, announced that she and her Albanian counterpart, Ferit Hoxha, have agreed to quickly resolve the restitution of the Iorga House in Saranda to the Romanian state.
Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu announced measures to address problems reported by Romanians in the diaspora regarding consulates in Germany, including a change in leadership at the Bonn consulate.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu spoke about the decision to declassify over 5,000 diplomatic files from the early years of the post-1989 transition, expressing hope that other institutions would follow this transparency effort.
Romania discovered wreckage from a second drone on its territory, believed to be Russian, following an overnight attack on Ukraine. The country subsequently summoned the Russian ambassador to Bucharest to address the incident.
Over 20 Romanian companies presented innovative defense solutions to NATO agencies at the 'Romania Industry Day' event in Brussels, with Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu announcing Romania's transition to a 'solutions provider' status.
Nakon što su Peter Magyar i njegova stranka Tisza pobijedili na izborima u Mađarskoj, osnovno pitanje koje se postavlja jeste ko će činiti novu vlast, a mađarska diplomatija mogla bi na čelu dobiti i…
Romania is close to joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a process Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Țoiu described as "transformative" for the country.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu stated that there are no direct threats from Iran, assuring Romanians they can feel safe, despite previous warnings from Iran to Romania.
Audierea ministrului de Externe, Oana Țoiu, în Comisia de politică externă a Camerei Deputaţilor s-a lăsat cu scandal, miercuri.
A dispute has erupted within the governing coalition regarding Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu's handling of the repatriation of Romanians from war-affected areas in the Middle East, with calls for investigations and parliamentary hearings.
Mihai Bendeac a sugerat că organizațiile feministe din societatea civilă ar fi trebuit să se autosesizeze „în legătură cu abuzul la care a fost supusă” Oana Țoiu, ministrul Afacerilor Externe, în…
Fiica fostului premier Victor Ponta a ajuns vineri în România. Informația a fost confirmată printr-o postare pe Facebook a Dacianei Sârbu, care a spus că și-a „strâns copilul în brațe”, după ce…
Former Prime Minister Victor Ponta has accused Oana Țoiu of blocking the repatriation of his minor daughter from the Middle East, claiming she instructed the Dubai consul to exclude his daughter from a repatriation flight.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu visited Poland to discuss with her counterpart Radosław Sikorski developments in the Middle East and ways to protect citizens seeking repatriation, with a bilateral action plan expected to be signed this year.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu is in Warsaw for an official visit, holding bilateral consultations with her Polish counterpart on security, strategic partnership, and the EU budget.
By eliminating Iran’s supreme leader and launching a sweeping air and missile campaign, the United States has seized a historic opportunity to dismantle Tehran’s military capabilities and reshape the…
Ministrul de externe Oana Țoiu a lansat o recomandare pentru Românii din Iran cât și pentru cei din Israel în contextul atacului „preventiv” al SUA și Tel Aviv-ului asupra Iranului.
Four years after the start of the war in Ukraine, Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu highlighted the courage and sacrifice of the Ukrainian people, emphasizing that Ukraine's sovereignty is the 'red line for freedom in Europe' and acknowledging Romanian solidarity with refugees.
The Romanian Senate is debating and voting on a simple no-confidence motion against the Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, who is accused of supporting the EU-Mercosur agreement, which critics say endangers Romanian agriculture.