military

Grindeanu: Romania wants to strengthen US military presence

13:06, 14 Aug. 2025
Sorin Grindeanu discussed with Michael Dickerson, chargé d'affaires at the US Embassy in Bucharest, Romania's strategic role in the Black Sea and NATO's Eastern Flank, as well as the opportunity for Romania to be re-included in the Visa Waiver Program.

Ciolacu to the military: Grateful for putting the country’s security above your own lives

13:21, 23 Apr. 2025
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu expressed his gratitude on Wednesday, Land Forces Day, for the dedication of Romania’s military personnel, their sleepless nights on missions and their daily commitment to placing the country’s security above their own lives.

European Defence Union for strength, peace and freedom: A Call for a Stronger, Autonomous and Competitive Europe

11:41, 17 Feb. 2025
On the occasion of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC), leading European policymakers, business leaders and security experts have presented the Munich Declaration 2025 — a bold vision for strengthening Europe's defence and economic competitiveness.

Over 2,500 Protesters On March To Romanian National TV Network HQ

15:13, 24 Ian. 2012
More than 2,500 protesters have left Bucharest's Victoriei Square on a march down Aviatorilor Boulevard to Dorobantilor Avenue, planning to rally again outside the headquarters of the public television network, TVR.

Romanian Military Personnel Must Join Private Pension Fund Within Seven Months

20:24, 22 Nov. 2011
Romanian military personnel, police agents and special employees of the defense and prison administration systems will be required to sign up for a private pension within seven months, with the exception of agents with classified identities.

Romania To Reduce Foreign Military Mission Participation In 2012

20:50, 27 Iun. 2011
Romania's Supreme Defense Council (CSAT) on Monday decided to lower the number of troops available for foreign deployment in 2012 by 106.

Romania To Increase Foreign Mission Participation By 183 Troops In 2011

16:46, 25 Ian. 2011
Romania will increase its participation to foreign military operations by 183 troops in 2011, bringing its maximum foreign force to 3,427 troops, as per a Tuesday decision of the Supreme Defense Council.

Romania’s Lower Chamber Defense Committee Wants To Maintain Current Legislation On Military Pensions

19:35, 26 Mai 2010
Romania’s Chamber of Deputies defense committee approved the pension bill Wednesday, including one amendment which maintains the provisions of current legislation for the defense, public order and national security system.

Romanian Military Pensions Expected To Be Slashed Up To 69% Under New Pension Law – Min

15:00, 07 Apr. 2010
Romania’s Defense Minister Gabriel Oprea said a recent calculation scenario, at the suggestion of the Labor Ministry, indicated that military staff pensions are to be reduced by 19% up to 69% upon the enforcement of the country's new unitary pension law.

Romanian Military, Police, Special Services Employees To Pay Higher Social Security Contributions

15:48, 18 Feb. 2010
Employees of the Romanian military, police or special services will have to pay 10.5% of their gross wages as social security contributions starting with 2011, up from 5% at present, but their salaries will be increased to account for the tax hike.

Romanian Social Democrats Ask Pres To Clarify Involvement Military Contracts

14:38, 21 Aug. 2009
Romanian Social Democratic Party spokesman Bogdan Niculescu-Duvaz said Traian Basescu still has to clarify his involvement in his brother’s dealings or the potential military contracts signed by the company with the state.

Romanian Pres Asks His Brother To Give Up Shares In Military Co

13:09, 21 Aug. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu asked his brother, Mircea Basescu, to withdraw from a company the press reported might be involved in various military contracts, pointing out that the respective company was not involved in such contracts.

Romania Military Bonuses Temporarily Halted, Not Cut Out – Def Min

19:50, 19 Mai 2009
Romanian Defense Minister Mihai Stanisoara on Tuesday said the radiation and confidentiality bonuses in the military sector have been temporarily suspended, not cut out, and that no other bonuses are targeted.

Romanian Weapon Theft Suspects Remain Under Preventive Arrest

16:49, 17 Feb. 2009
The seven soldiers charged with stealing weapons from the Romanian military base at Ciorogarla, near Bucharest, were placed in preventive arrest for 25 days, Tuesday, following a decision of the Bucharest Territorial Military Court.

Romanian Defense Min To Organize National Day Ceremony

16:09, 28 Nov. 2008
The Romanian Ministry of Defense will organize ceremonies celebrating the National Day of Romania in Bucharest as well as Alba Iulia. The ceremonies will involve 2,000 soldiers from the ministries of defense and interior, the Romanian Intelligence Service and the Protection and Guard Service.

Romanian Defense Minister Voices Out Core Issues For Military

22:05, 19 Oct. 2008
Romania’s defense minister Teodor Melescanu said Sunday that a young soldier starts his military career with a salary of nearly 1,100 lei (EUR1=RON3.7353), adding this is one of the reasons pushing many soldiers to pursue other careers.

Romania Defense Ministry Budget Seen At Nearly 1.5% Of GDP In ‘09- Def Min

17:36, 19 Oct. 2008
Romania’s Defense Ministry budget for 2009 is seen at nearly 1.5% of the gross domestic product, or GDP, acting minister Teodor Melescanu said Sunday at the MIL FEST event.

Reservists Propose Amnesty For Military Actions During Romanian Revolution

18:36, 22 Iul. 2008
Romania’s reservists association on Tuesday reiterated a proposal for a draft act granting amnesty for military actions committed during the Romanian Revolution of December 1989.

Romanian Military Of King Ferdinand Frigate, Found Dead On Burgas Beach

11:16, 14 Iul. 2008
A military foreman of Romania’s frigate King Ferdinand Saturday died of a heart-attack in Bulgaria, during a mission in the town Burgas.

Romanian Military Staff Compelled To Attend Missions On Foreign Theaters Of Operations

19:47, 18 Iun. 2008
Romanian active military personnel will be compelled to attend missions outside the country at the request of Ministry of Defense, according to a draft act seeking to amend the statute of military staff.

Military Members In 14 Countries, Including Romania, Become U.S. Citizens

10:11, 28 Mai 2008
Thirty military members from 14 countries, including Romania, took the oath of citizenship and officially became U.S. citizens in a ceremony at the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago.