Romania and Bulgaria scramble to protect Russian refineries as Trump sanctions loom

Romania and Bulgaria scramble to protect Russian refineries as Trump sanctions loom

Shorouk Express Transition troubles Technically, securing exemptions or appointing a state-backed manager to the refineries shouldn’t be an issue. That said, the worst-case scenario — where the refineries cease operations — would play out very differently for the two countries.  For Bulgaria, where the Russian-owned refinery provides up to 80 percent of the country’s fuel…

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Romania calls on US to ‘overturn’ troop drawdown

Romania calls on US to ‘overturn’ troop drawdown

Shorouk Express BUCHAREST — Washington should scrap its plan to withdraw hundreds of troops from Romania, the country’s deputy defense minister told POLITICO, arguing the decision could fuel Russian propaganda around NATO disunity. “I believe this decision can be overturned … and it should be overturned,” said Romanian State Secretary for Defense Sorin Moldovan. Last week,…

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US begins troop drawdown in Romania

US begins troop drawdown in Romania

Shorouk Express Roughly 1,000 American soldiers will remain in Romania, the ministry said, emphasizing that they will continue to “contribute to deterrence of any threats and represent a guarantee of the U.S. commitment to regional security.” This marks the first official acknowledgment from a NATO ally that Washington is scaling back forces on the continent….

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Romania tackles biodiversity loss in latest EEA report

Romania tackles biodiversity loss in latest EEA report

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29.​ Romania is advancing in its climate and environmental initiatives, but key challenges remain, according to the latest report by the European Environment Agency (EEA), released today, Trend reports. The report, State of the Environment in Europe 2025, highlights ongoing environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and the rapid acceleration of climate…

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Romania, Moldova sign memorandum to launch new stock exchange (PHOTO)

Romania, Moldova sign memorandum to launch new stock exchange (PHOTO)

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 16. The Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism of Romania, Radu Miruță, participated in Moldova Business Week, Trend reports. The event is the most important economic forum in the Republic of Moldova, where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed for the establishment of a new stock exchange in Chișinău…

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Kazakhstan and Romania discuss deeper economic and diplomatic engagement

Kazakhstan and Romania discuss deeper economic and diplomatic engagement

Shorouk Express ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 1. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Isetov held a meeting with Romanian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Madalina Lupu, Trend reports via Kazakh MFA. During the talks, both sides highlighted the dynamic and steadily progressing nature of cooperation, discussing a wide range of issues in bilateral and multilateral formats….

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