On May 23 teachers and high school students, and American diplomats gathered at the American Corner Bucharest to honor the winners of the student video contest “Why Every Vote Matters”. This contest was launched on February 13, 2019 to raise awareness about civic engagement and the importance of voting. The Embassy received 76 videos from ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 May, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Vote
Your Excellencies, members of Parliament, Secretaries of State, Mr. Mayor, distinguished guests, colleagues and friends, Let me express on behalf of my Embassy and my colleagues that are here today and myself, my deep gratitude for your attendance with us this morning. Some of you have travelled a great distance and you honor and bless ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 May, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Memorial Day, Sinaia
Good evening, I give a lot of speeches, but I have to say this is the best welcome music to any speech I have given this year, so thank you very much. Honored Counselor, distinguished guests, judges, innovators, it is a great pleasure to be here as part of your innovation ecosystem and my second ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 May, 2019 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Innovation Labs
Mr. Rector, Madam Minister, Your Holiness, Excellencies, distinguished guests, It’s a great honor for me to be here today to join the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the University of the West. For most of this period, at least for the past 50 years, we’ve enjoyed very very strong academic collaboration between the University ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 May, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Timisoara, West University
Bucharest, 17 May 2019 – On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we express our solidarity with all marginalized groups in Romania, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and sexual characteristics. LGBTI persons continue to face discrimination. Our countries seek to combat such discrimination by promoting human rights for ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 May, 2019 | Topics:
Policy, Press Releases
Chargé d’Affaires Abigail Rupp Remarks at Reach for Gold: Intellectual Property and Sports Mr. President, honored guests, Your Excellencies, it’s a pleasure to be here to talk about something that we all engage in or at least follow – that is sports, and their connection to international intellectual property rights. From the U.S. perspective, intellectual ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 May, 2019 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Intellectual Property, Sports
Thank you Daniela, again. Ambassador, colleagues, distinguished presidential advisor, ladies and gentlemen, I am very, very pleased to be here again with Smart Everything Everywhere for this annual forum, this year on the digital future of the world and Europe. What I would like to do in my brief remarks that I have prepared is ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 May, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Digital International Forum
Op-ed by Ambassador Hans Klemm Congratulations to all of the Romanian students who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,700 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Over 1,000 Romanians study in the United States at college and university each year and go on to be leaders and innovators ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 May, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador
Today, we honor the many journalists and media actors who have dedicated their lives, often at great risk, to promote transparency and accountability throughout the world, including in Romania as well. Recent threats against Romanian investigative reporters have no place in a democratic, Western civilization. Professional investigative journalists and the stories they bring to society ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 May, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: World Press Freedom Day
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Romania is a constitutional republic with a democratic, multiparty parliamentary system. The bicameral parliament consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, both elected by popular vote. The country held parliamentary elections in 2016 that observers generally considered to be free and fair and without irregularities. In 2014 the country held presidential ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 April, 2019 | Topics:
Reports
| Tags: Human Rights
The Embassy of the United States of America in Romania unequivocally condemns the recent vandalism carried out against the Jewish cemetery in Huși. The destruction of dozens of Jewish graves is not only an attack against the Jewish community, but also an attack against the diversity of the entire Romanian society. We stand together with ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 April, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Husi, Jewish cemetery
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is the most successful alliance in history. Over the past 70 years, NATO has helped to create the most secure, stable, and prosperous period in its members’ history. From deterring the Soviet Union during the Cold War to countering the hybrid threats that confront us today, NATO Allies stand ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 April, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Policy, Speeches
| Tags: nato
On behalf of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United States. We, Romania’s international partners and allies, call on all parties involved in drafting emergency government ordinances modifying justice sector laws to avoid changes that would weaken the rule of law and Romania’s ability to fight crime ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 April, 2019 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Rule of Law
I am pleased to be here today in Galati. I have always been impressed with the beautiful Danube Delta region and the energy of its people. I also always enjoy speaking with Romanian students because you represent the future of the country – a source of hope and a wealth of ideas. You are the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 April, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Galati
Madam President, Madam Minister, Your Excellencies, my colleagues, distinguished members of this panel, ladies and gentlemen, and most importantly Romania’s Ambassadors of the future, I am going to direct my remarks to you, but first let me just say thank you to President Cherbis for including me in today’s discussion but also inviting the United ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: 2day
I do have some prepared remarks, I apologize for that, but before doing so – I am very proud to be here again as a supporter of Innoteque. We were there at its creation in October 2016. I was very pleased to participate in the Cluj chapter of the 2016 event. I am also very ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Innoteque
President Iohannis, Commissioner, Your Royal Highness, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for the invitation to speak today. The U.S. Embassy is proud to have supported Romania Respira, Ramona Brad, Magdalena Ciobanu, and their partners as they pursued the landmark smoking ban achieved in March of 2016. That year, we honored Ramona and Magda ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 March, 2019 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Human Rights, Tobacco
Madam Prime Minister, Mr. Ministers, Excellencies, my friend Dr. Florian, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, In an effort not to repeat the many powerful statements already expressed this morning, let me just note that any of you that have visited an institution such as the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, the POLIN Museum in Warsaw, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Future of Memory
Thank you Elena, Mihai, Impact Hub, but also Women of Romania. This is my third time to be with you as we’re celebrating women of Romania. This event has always taken place – at least in my memory – during the same week as International Women’s Day. It has never fallen on International Women’s Day. ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Conference, Women of Romania
Mr. President, your excellencies, I am honored to be here tonight to celebrate the role of women in Romania’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. I would especially like to thank Cristina Chiriac and CONAF for inviting me and congratulate all the women entrepreneurs gathered here tonight.Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Entrepreneurship, Women
Joint Press Statement on the Launch of U.S. State Department Energy Sector Technical Assistance in Romania The Government of Romania, led by Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă, and the United States Department of State are pleased to announce the launch of energy sector technical cooperation under the framework of the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership. The Department of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 February, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Assistance, Energy
Remarks to the Press Thursday, January 10, 2019 7:30 pm Handel Room, Hilton Athenee Hotel, Bucharest I am delighted to be back in Romania. It was a little over 20 years ago, when I visited Romania with then-President Clinton, when he announced our Strategic Partnership, a strong partnership that continues today. I am here again ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 January, 2019 | Topics:
Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Strategic Partnership
At this time, scheduled passport and visas services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. We will not update this account until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. For information on our services and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Government Shutdown
In support of the International Anticorruption Day, the U.S. Embassy is launching a speech competition “No Corruption Means:….” in which contestants will speak on the topic of what a Romania without corruption means to them. Contestants are urged to include in their remarks what they see as the main social, political, economic or security results ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Anticorruption, Contest
Good morning. Thank you very much for the invitation to be with you, to address a very important topic that the United States has focused on and continues to focus on. That is energy security in Europe and in Romania. It gives me great pleasure to participate in this event that touches on an area ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Black Sea Summit, Newsweek
The U.S. Embassy community and I were deeply saddened to learn today of the passing of Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu. He was a consummate diplomat, a Romanian patriot, and I know of no stronger advocate for the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership. Ambassador Constantinescu’s many contributions to both Romania and the international community, including his recent leadership of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Mihnea Constantinescu
The Embassy of the United States of America conducted the first joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense drill with Romanian security and response forces on November 15, 2018. Designed to test intervention and coordination abilities following a simulated attack, the exercise involved the specialized teams within the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: CBRN, Joint Drill
Mister President, President Daraban, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, First, President Daraban, thank you for this exceptional honor. I accept it with humility; also I accept it on behalf of my team at the United States Embassy. To the extent that we’ve had success in the economic dimension of our Strategic Partnership, it is through ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Gala, Top of the Companies
“The fire occurred right after Mari and I arrived. The tragedy was so powerful for us because so many young talented Romanians lost their lives or were horribly injured. It was very similar to another very tragic event that occurred in United States, when we were both there, about 10 years earlier so the memories ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Corruption
The Ambassadors of Algeria, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom, United States of America and Sweden in Romania will join the march “Together for Women’s Safety”, in Bucharest, Saturday, the 20th of October, starting at 3PM. The Ambassadors of Austria, Canada, Lebanon and Peru express their solidarity with the participants. The march is organized by ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Secretary Pompeo released the State Department’s new report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation.
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
Policy
| Tags: Iran
Elie Wiesel Square, Bucharest Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Madam Mayor, Members of the Romanian Parliament, State Councilors, Secretary of State, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, There are many parties that deserve recognition for the completion of this commemoration, of this project, but let me above all first thank to Mayor Firea, and the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Elie Wiesel
Mr. Rector, Mr. Minister, Your Excellencies, It is a great pleasure to be here today to launch of Google’s Digital Workshop for Developers here at the University of Bucharest. It is a great chance to highlight the importance of entrepreneurship, education, and innovation. Initiatives like this workshop are crucial in developing talent in Romania. It’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Google
Holocaust Memorial, Bucharest Monday, October 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Madam Prime Minister, Members of the Romanian Parliament, Your Excellencies, Doctor Vainer, Doctor Beris, Ladies and Gentlemen, I will try to be brief and not to repeat what has been said before me. As we gather to pay tribute to the victims of this mass act of barbarity and brutality, the Holocaust in Romania, we must also remember the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Holocaust
Secretary Generals, Presidential Counselor, Director, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, friends, Thank you for inviting me to this indeed very important conference in a beautiful location, on a beautiful autum day. This event comes at a critical moment as together we face inumerable threats against our networks and interests in cyberspace. I want to congratulate ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Cybersecurity
Rector Dumitru, Dean Baias, distinguished professors, my dear colleague, the Ambassador from France, presidential counselor Aurescu, former minister of justice Stoica, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. There is nothing more uplifting than being part of the beginning of an academic year. Seeing a group of young women and men about to embark on their academic ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Judicial Progress
Program Overview: The Department of State administers the Congressionally-mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program annually. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For Fiscal Year 2020, 50,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 September, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Diversity visa, DV-2020
Good morning, Mr. Minister Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. We have a lot of anniversaries to celebrate: Forbes 100, this year the 100th anniversary of Romania’s unification, and last year we also marked 20 years of the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership. And a big piece of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Forbes
I just want to frame the task that we hope you will be able to put your arms around and wrestle to the ground during the course of the day. What I am about to say I think is probably pretty well known to you but hopefully again this context will be helpful. Strong IPR ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Intellectual Property
Dr. Daraban, thank you for sharing the stage with us and for your work with the Chamber. Ana, it is good to be on stage with you again and we have become colleagues and friends over the years. General Jones, I cannot tell you what a privilege it is for me just to get to ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, Speeches
| Tags: Rick Perry, Three Seas
Presidential Counselors, Ambassador Fried, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Our digital economy is paving the way for a new, more connected, and more prosperous world. Perhaps now more than ever, people across the globe are turning on lights, gaining access to clean water, finding new and exciting ways to learn, and joining the global marketplace ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Digital Forum, Women Leadership
The White House Washington I send my greetings to those attending the 2018 Three Seas Initiative Business Forum. Last year, I had the honor of speaking at the Three Seas Initiative Business Forum in Warsaw, Poland. During my visit, I reaffirmed the United States’ strong support for the Three Seas Initiative and our shared focus ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: 2018 Three Seas, Business Forum, Donald J. Trump, Klaus Iohannis
Captain, Minister Fifor, Colonel, sailors, soldiers, distinguished guests, Today, as we stand together remembering one of America’s darkest days, we come to understand that although terrorist attacks and violent extremism can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, they cannot destroy the foundation of America and its allies. As President Bush said “These acts shattered ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Commemoration, September 11
Thank you Business Review. I am very proud to be here. I was asking myself why is the American Ambassador here this morning, and I think what you are doing is recognizing not so much me, but the work that the American Embassy has been trying to support – to support entrepreneurship and to develop ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Entrepreneurship, Prosperity
Honorable Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Ambassador Noble, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here on this year’s Fondul Proprietatea Investor Day. This gathering is a chance for us every year to see how far we have come, and to look toward the future and the immense potential that it holds for ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 September, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Investor Days
Madam State Secretary, Mr. Minister, distinguished colleagues, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation to be present here this morning. Let me begin by congratulating Minister Oprea, but also State Secretary Pirvanescu, for taking the initiative to hold a conference like this. I have been, in my mandate here as the representative of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: International Business Forum
Location: In and around Piata Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place this weekend including one on Saturday, 11 August 2018, beginning at 1700. Road closures expected. Actions to Take: Avoid Piata Victoriei and the surrounding area during the above time and during other demonstrations. Avoid crowds. Monitor local media for updates. ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 August, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Demonstrations
Information for U.S. Citizens Location: Piata Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Friday, 10 August 2018 between 1500-2300. Actions to Take: Avoid Piata Victoriei and the surrounding area. Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your surroundings. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania Phone number: +40-21-270-6000 Email address:
AcsBucharest@state.gov Embassy website:
https://ro.usembassy.gov State Department ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 August, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Demonstrations
The Embassy of the United States of America in Romania unequivocally condemns the recent vandalism carried out against the Elie Wiesel House in Sighet. The statements denigrating Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel, President Trump, and other world leaders represent a deplorable anti-Semitic attack and an egregious affront to the victims and survivors of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 August, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Elie Wiesel
President Jianu, Minister Teodorovici, Professor Nicolescu, distinguished panelists, ladies and gentlemen, Let me first begin by congratulating the Council’s publication of this year’s Carta Albă (the White Paper) in its 16th consecutive publication. As President Jianu recommended, we will use it at the United States Embassy as a means of sharpening our focus on outreach ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: CNIPMMR, Cooperation, White Paper
The U.S. Embassy and the Department of Defense, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and its International Counterproliferation Programs (ICP), organized an International Joint Bioterrorism Investigations seminar in Bucharest (July 9 – 13, 2018). Open to delegations from Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, this regional initiative was aimed to provide mid- to senior-level ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: bioterrorism, Cooperation, DTRA, ICP, Joint Semminar
Your Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Birchall, President Căprar, Professor Popescu, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am very honored to be here, first of all in the presence of Her Excellency, the Ambassador of France; France after all is America’s oldest ally and without their assistance and support in our war for independence it is ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Friendship, History, Strategic Partnership
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 29, 2018 This week’s World Gas Conference in Washington, DC, reinforced the fundamental importance of countries and regions employing a diverse matrix of fuels, source countries and delivery routes to enhance their energy security. Over the last week, U.S. officials underscored the strong U.S. opposition to ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 June, 2018 | Topics:
Policy
| Tags: Energy Security
Mr. President, Your Excellencies, members of Government, members of Parliament, friends, distinguished guests, Many of you as you entered told me that it is a sign of both good fortune and good luck to have rain. Thank you for your patience. If that is true, we were certainly blessed tonight. Thank you for joining us ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Friendship
ROMANIA: Tier 2 The Government of Romania does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore Romania remained on Tier 2. The government demonstrated increasing efforts by significantly increasing prosecutorial use ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 June, 2018 | Topics:
Official Reports, Policy
| Tags: Trafficking in Persons
On behalf of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States please receive the statement below: We, Romania’s international partners and allies, call on all parties involved in amending Romania’s criminal and criminal procedure codes to avoid changes that would weaken the rule of law or Romania’s ability to fight crime or corruption. ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Rule of Law
Location: Victoria Square, Bucharest and possibly other cities in Romania Event: Demonstrations are reported as taking place the evening of 20 June 2018 in Victoria Square, Bucharest. Media reports protests in other cities in Romania. Actions to Take: · Monitor local media for updates. · Be aware of your surroundings. Assistance: U.S. Embassy/Consulate Bucharest, Romania Phone number: +40-21-270-6000 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 June, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Demonstrations
For the past couple of days, as you know, I was here for a meeting with the U.S.-Romanian Strategic Dialogue. It gave us a chance to talk about the extensive cooperation that the United States and Romania have in so many areas, but particularly security and defense, energy cooperation. We have a very robust commercial ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Policy, Speeches
| Tags: Strategic Partnership
The Governments of Romania and the United States of America held the sixth plenary meeting of the Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Bucharest, Romania, on June 19, 2018. This partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to the values and interests that underpin the West. The two governments reaffirm this commitment and pledge to work together on ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Joint Statement, Partnership
Thank you for that very kind introduction Rector Dumitru. I was just saying a moment ago to the Rector that I spoke at this university here a few years ago and the crowd then was a lot smaller than it is now. I have absolutely no idea why that is and I am very happy ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Wess Mitchell
Location: Downtown Bucharest, Romania Event: Four separate demonstrations and protests are expected to take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018. The locations and timing of these events overlap to some degree and the number of attendees is expected to be large. It is expected that normal pedestrian and vehicular traffic in these areas will be ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 June, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Alert, Demonstrations
President Iohanis, President Arsene, Mr. Minister, Your Excellencies, Presidential Counselors, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Books – they are vessels of delight, enchantment, knowledge, science, wisdom, tragedy, comedy, and sometimes boredom. Books are central to our Western civilization. They were the engine of the Renaissance, contributed vastly to the Enlightenment and to the tremendous material ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Bookfest
Mr. Nicolae Nasta, distinguished guests, And, especially, veterans and their families: This weekend across the United States, family and friends will gather for picnics, excursions, and backyard barbeques as the Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. And while these gatherings are familiar social events for Americans, it is important to remember what Memorial ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Memorial Day
Organizers and sponsors, judges, guests, students, innovators, It’s a great chance to be here for the final evening of Demo Day to learn more about the journey that you all have been on for the past few months. I am going to start by mentioning something that I brought with me today that represents innovation, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Innovation Labs
PDAS Millard: Thank you all for taking the time. It’s a great pleasure to be with you this afternoon. This is my very first visit to Romania. I arrived yesterday and I went directly to your very beautiful body of water, the Black Sea, which I was excited to see, and then to visit MK, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Millard, Roundtable, Transcript
Deputy Pop, Secretary General, President, Mr. Minister, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much for inviting me here this morning and excuse me for using English rather than Romanian. I very much want to encourage the objective of today’s conference; I think it is exactly the right thing to do – to bring ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Investment, Strategic Partnership
Thank you Lucian. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, and distinguished guests. Lucian, I am very, very proud to be here this morning with you, your leadership team and anybody else who is here this morning from Amazon. The reason for my pride is three-fold. One is: this is my job. I actually have written ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Amazon
Women of Courage Awards Ceremony In 2007, the Department of State established the International Women of Courage Award to honor women who exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality, and social progress – often at great personal risk. Annually, each Embassy may nominate one candidate for the State Department’s International ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: International Women of Courage
May 3rd marks the annual commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. The United States values freedom of the press as a key component of democratic governance. Democratic societies are not infallible, but they are accountable. Romania has become a regional model for the rule of law. Many of these improvements are due to the determination ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: World Press Freedom Day
“1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia Good morning. Mr. Rector, honored officials, Alba Iulia local and central government’s representatives, Your Excellences from the diplomatic corps, honored guests, It’s a pleasure to be here today, in the city of Alba Iulia, to celebrate the centennial of modern Romania. I mention, with a bit of humility, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Abigail Rupp, Romania 100
The Embassy of the United States of America will hold a sealed-bid auction for home and office furniture, home appliances, IT equipment, and vehicles on Friday, April 20, Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, 2018. The auction will take place at the U.S. Embassy on 4-6 Liviu Librescu Street, Sector 1, Bucharest. Items can ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Auction
Representatives of the U.S. Department of State and Embassy of the United States of America and representatives of the ministries and agencies of the Government of Romania and of the Cabinet of the Vice Prime-Minister for the Implementation of Strategic Partnerships held an Interim Strategic Partnership meeting in Bucharest, Romania, on March 30th, 2018. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 March, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest will be closed and have only limited operations on March 23. For U.S. citizen emergencies please call +40 21 200 3300. All Summer Work and Travel visa appointments for March 23 have been cancelled. Students with appointments scheduled on March 23 will be rescheduled by their ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Inclement Weather
Attention Summer Work and Travel (SWT) participants who are scheduled for interviews on Friday, March 23rd. Please be advised that all Summer Work and Travel interview appointments have been cancelled. Please do not appear at the Embassy on Friday March 23rd. Summer Work and Travel coordinators have been notified and will reschedule all appointments. Please ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Summer Work and Travel
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, such as first-time applicants over 16, children under 16, and applicants who re-apply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. The $10 fee increase does not apply ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Hello everyone. Thanks for having me. I am very excited to be here. I thought I would start by telling you a couple of brief stories that I thought about when coming here and they both were things that happened to me when I was somewhere between your age and the age of my son, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 March, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Abigail Rupp, Codette
Thank you for the introduction but more importantly, thank you for giving me this opportunity to be with you this morning. This is the second year that “Women of Romania” and Impact Hub have been generous enough to invite me and my wife Mari to join you. Let me explain why this is important to ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Women of Romania
Thank you Nicoleta, Mark. Member of Parliament, Mr. Secretary, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It’s a privilege and a pleasure to be here this morning. One of my jobs as the Ambassador of the United States to Romania is to promote American business, to promote the export of American goods and services to Romania, to ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Uber
Dr. Necula, Madam Junghaus, Director Oberländer, secretaries of state, state Counselor, my colleagues in the diplomatic corps, your Excellences, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, When you consider the histories of the United States of America and Romania, it is tragically unfortunate that we share a common feature, a common chapter, that is: in both of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Roma, România
Florin, Irina, Andreea, Thank you for this opportunity to be here this morning. I very much look forward to the heart of the program, which is to hear these young Romanian entrepreneurs make their pitch for their ideas and new technologies. Florin asked me to briefly review what the United States or the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Young Leaders Club
All routine and emergency Consular and visa services at the U.S. Embassy, Bucharest will continue during the lapse in appropriations. Applicants with appointments should appear at their scheduled time. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Press Releases
| Tags: Government Shutdown
The Embassy of the United States of America wishes all Romanians a very happy New Year. As Romania begins the celebration of its centennial year, we take this time to appreciate the deep and friendly ties the United States enjoys with Romania. We look forward to continuing to strengthen these relationships, and send our best ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 January, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: 2018, Happy New Year
President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital reflects long-standing U.S. political support — for Israel and for peace.
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 December, 2017 | Topics:
Policy
| Tags: Jerusalem
Thank you very much for the invitation to again speak at Citadel on a very important topic today: “Countering 21st Century threats.” But before I begin my prepared remarks, I would like to take a moment to express my condolences and sympathies to those who admired King Michael of Romania. In the past century there ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Citadel, Countering Threats
The Embassy of the United States of America wishes to express its condolences to the people of Romania on the death of His Majesty King Michael I of Romania. His role in the victory in World War II and service to the Allies was recognized by the Government of the United States of America, who ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: King Michael I, România
The U.S. Embassy to Romania strongly encourages the Romanian cultural organizations (state institutions or NGOs) to apply for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2018. The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) supports a wide range of projects to preserve cultural heritage, such as the restoration of historic buildings, archaeological site preservation, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 December, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC The United States notes with concern that the Parliament of Romania is considering legislation that could undermine the fight against corruption and weaken judicial independence in Romania. This legislation, which was originally proposed by the Ministry of Justice, threatens the progress Romania has made in recent years ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 November, 2017 | Topics:
Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Judiciary, Legislation
Williams Sonoma Brown Sugar Brine Recipe 2 1/2 cups kosher salt 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 Tbs. peppercorns 1 gallon water 1 1/2 gallons ice water 1 turkey, 16 to 18 lb., rinsed In a large pot over high heat, combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns and the 1 gallon water. Bring ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Thanksgiving, Turkey
Ladies and gentlemen, I am very proud to be here this morning at an event of one of the best, most innovative, solutions oriented companies in the world, an American company – Microsoft. When I think of the digital economy and Romania, frankly I am left with some confusion. During my mission in Romania, I ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Microsoft
Mr. President, Chairman Niculescu, members of the Government, members of the Romanian Parliament, very distinguished guests, Mr. Mayor, Thank you sincerely for inviting me to participate at this morning’s event. Seeing who I’m sitting next to, it a great, great honor to be a participant at this morning’s session. So, thank you to the National ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Ceremony
Counsellor Deca, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to be able to participate in this celebration of Teach for Romania. All of us in this room, all of the adults in this room know the importance and value of an education. It gives us the opportunity to realize our ambitions, to contribute ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Teach For Romania
Thank you Dale, thank you Chris. Ladies and gentlemen, among the participants here this afternoon I see a number of very familiar faces. They’re familiar because I had the honor to accompany a group of almost 30 Romanians, including Minister Laufer, to participate in SelectUSA 2017, in June of this year. SelectUSA is our primary ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: SelectUSA
Mr. Prime Minister, Counselor, distinguished guests, colleagues, friends, ladies and gentlemen, I will try to be brief and not to be repetitive. As the American Ambassador to Romania, I have three priorities. One is to promote security, the security of the United States, in partnership with our very strong ally, Romania. In this effort, especially ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Trade Winds
Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and protect the integrity of the process for all those ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Diversity visa, DV-2019
Craiova, Romania October 12, 2017 Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is of great meaning for me to be here this morning both in a personal sense and for my family. My brother worked for Ford Motor before joining the Diplomatic Service, I worked for the Ford Motor Company. And ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Craiova, EcoSport, Ford
Remarks by Ambassador Hans Klemm National Day of Commemorating the Holocaust Holocaust Memorial, Bucharest Monday, October 9, 2017 – 1000 Members of the Parliament, Councilor, Observers of the Government, Distinguished Guests, your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, as we remember today all the victims of the Holocaust, let us also note that there is a disturbing ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Holocaust
Aegis Ashore Romania is fully operational and fully funded. It is a critical contribution of the United States and Romania to NATO Ballistic Missile Defense. The legislation under consideration in the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act is regarding additional capabilities for air defense of the base in Deveselu. The United States remains committed to ensuring ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Aegis Ashore, deveselu
Mr. Rector, Mr. Minister, Madam Ordonator de credite, Ambassador, Mr. Mayor, Mr. Prefect, Mr. President of the County Council, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you sincerely for giving me the opportunity to visit Iasi and visit the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University this morning to help celebrate the beginning of the new academic year. I ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Iasi
When does DV2019 open? The United States’ Diversity Visa Program will open for electronic entries on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 19:00 (Romania time). It will only remain open until Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 19:00 (Romania time). To participate in this year’s program, please visit the Department of State’s web page:
www.dvlottery.state.gov during this registration period. There you will ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Diversity visa, DV-2019
U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm’s Remarks at the Aspen Energy Summit Centrul de Afaceri Multifuncţional Lumina Verde, Ploieşti Thank you, Ambassador. Ladies and gentlemen, Mircea Geoana has had many positions of great distinction in his life and career but I hope you don’t mind that I use Ambassador as a title because I think it’s fitting ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Energy
I was saddened to hear of the death of Corporal Mădălin Stoica who was killed during an incident in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and of injuries to other two Romanian soldiers. I would like to extend my personal condolences and those of the United States to the family and friends of Corporal Mădălin Stoica, as well as ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Afghanistan
United States Embassy in Romania Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution December 6, 2017 As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Good Evening. President Constantinescu, Governor Isărescu, Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to offer a special note of gratitude to Governor Isarescu and the Board of the National Bank of Romania for this evening in which we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the United States and Romania. For two decades, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Strategic Partnership
Trade Winds is the largest annual U.S. government organized trade mission designed to match U.S. and foreign businesses to create business partnerships between our countries. This Trade Winds 10th anniversary event will be the largest government trade mission in the region’s history. Approximately 50 Department of Commerce officials and 80-100 small and medium businesses will have ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 September, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Trade Winds
Ambassador Brummell, Greg, ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to share this time with you at Fondul Proprietatea Investor Days, my third opportunity to be with you. I think two years ago I had some prepared remarks, last year I took a more informal approach to my opportunity to speak to potential investors, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Investor Days
U.S. Embassy Statement Concerning the August 23, 2017, Romanian Justice Ministry Proposals to Revise its Justice System The United States-Romania Strategic Partnership is rooted in a commitment to democratic values, good governance and strengthening the rule of law as these are the foundation for increasing our shared security and prosperity. Firmly establishing rule of law ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Romanian Justice Ministry
“Corruption is an insidious plague that has a wide range of corrosive effects on societies,” writes former UN Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan in the Foreword to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, signed by most UN members. He explains that corruption undermines democracy and the rule of law, leads to violations of human rights, distorts ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Competition, Corruption
Good evening, Thank you very much everybody for joining us tonight. It is a great honor that some of you travelled from far far away to join us this evening. My name is Hans Klemm, the American Ambassador to Romania and here is my wife Mari. I have four goals this evening, in this brief ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: art, Art in Embassies
The United States Embassy is pleased to mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Strategic Partnership between the United States of America and Romania, on July 11, 1997. For two decades, the United States and Romania have collaborated closely on building a framework aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, supporting Romania’s democratic development ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Strategic Partnership
– As prepared for delivery – Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, Your Royal Highness, Your Excellences, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Embassy of the United States of America as we celebrate our nation’s independence. Let me first thank our donors, vendors, the American Chamber of Commerce, and Major League Baseball for their ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches
| Tags: 4th of July, Independence Day, Strategic Partnership
Romanian Companies Join Global Business Leaders and U.S. Government Officials at Top Investment Event Bucharest, Romania – U.S. Ambassador to Romania Hans Klemm today announced that 23 delegates from 17 companies from a variety of industries across Romania traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 18-20. The Summit is the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Rich, Bogdan, Mr. President, Mr. Secretary, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I just have a few more words about Timken. As Andreas said, this very plant represents nearly 60 million dollars in additional investments in Timken Operations in Prahova and Romania. It will add, at least in the beginning, 120 jobs. It is a measure ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Investment
Codilinschi Adriana My Life-changing Summer Work & Travel Experience ‘I wish I were more courageous, more confident in my own abilities and more self-reliant. I wish I could travel to new places, meet new people and learn about different cultures.’ These words were constantly running through my mind in the summer of 2010. Little did ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Contest, Independence Day
There are 15 excess/used vehicles for auction. Details regarding the vehicles and auction site can be found on this page. These vehicles will be parked in the Service Entrance Apron area off of Strada Vasile Ghetie (refer to map on the right column). The vehicles may be viewed at any time on location between Monday, June 19th ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Auction, General Services Office
Remarks By President Trump and President Iohannis In A Joint Press Conference Rose Garden 2:51 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: President Iohannis, thank you for being here. It’s an honor to welcome such a good friend of America to the White House. As you know, the people of Romania and America share much in common — ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 June, 2017 | Topics:
Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, President Iohannis, White House
The U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania thanks our sponsors for their generous support of our July 4th Independence Day Reception. This year’s theme celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Major League Baseball great Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier in professional baseball in the United States. Prior to Mr. Robinson’s entry, African Americans were not welcomed ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Independence Day
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 31, 2017 President Donald J. Trump will welcome President Klaus Iohannis of Romania to the White House on June 9, 2017, for a working visit. President Trump looks forward to discussing ways to further deepen ties and strengthen the United States-Romania strategic partnership.
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Strategic Partnership, White House
Good morning, My name is Hans Klemm and I am the U.S. Ambassador to Romania. I am very happy to be here this morning because as you said food is an international language and it is a language I most enjoy. But I am here mostly to point out the American products, the American foods, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Food, Taste Ambassadors
Good evening. I would like to thank Forbes Romania for the invitation to speak at tonight’s event marking 100 years since Forbes published its first magazine. When you visit the Forbes website you are greeted with the Forbes “Quote of the Day.” Last Monday, the quote was, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Forbes
Good evening, everyone. I am delighted you could all join us to celebrate five Romanian women who embody compassion, resilience, and, above all else, courage. While these women come from diverse backgrounds and work in different sectors of society, they are united in their willingness to take on some of the toughest issues facing Romania. ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
| Tags: Women of Courage
Madam State Secretary, Director, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear students, Thank you for providing me the opportunity to join with you this morning. I want to thank the National Library for agreeing to host this exhibition. I also need to thank the Kennedy Library, Wiener Schiller Productions, Getty Images and others who made this ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Kennedy, Photo Exhibit
U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2016/2017: “Safeguarding three Transylvanian-Saxon fortified churches: best practice for traditional crafts and community building” The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that Ambassador Hans Klemm is donating $59,300 to the Superior Consistory of the Evangelic Church Sibiu under the auspices of the special U.S. Department of State program called ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
| Tags: AFCP, Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, Churches
Bishop, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It’s a great honor, a delight for me to be with you this morning in Movile. I have now been the Ambassador of the United States to Romania for about one year and a half. Of course, I am the Ambassador to all of Romania, not just Bucharest and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: AFCP, Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, Movile
The U.S. Embassy in Romania, the National Library of Romania, and the Youth Forum Association invite the Romanian public to visit a valuable exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of President John F. Kennedy. “American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times” brings together images culled from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
| Tags: Kennedy, Photo Exhibit
I want to congratulate all students in Romania who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,500 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduates of U.S. universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields around the world, and you should be proud of the invitation ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
| Tags: education, Op-ed
We invite you to participate in the contest “Cook Romanian dishes with U.S. ingredients”. This contest aims to familiarize the Romanian public with American ingredients and gastronomy and has no commercial purpose. Participation Requirements: You must be a Romanian citizen, living in Romania. You must respect the guidelines for each stage of the contest and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Contest, Foreign Agricultural Service
Nationwide Emergency Siren and Notification Drill The Romanian Department for Emergency Situations will test Emergency Notification/Public Announcement Systems via emplaced loud speakers from April 18 and April 21 between 10AM and 3PM in Bucharest and in all counties across Romania. The tests will consist of loud warning sounds (5 different tones) for a duration of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 April, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Representatives of the Embassy of the United States of America and of the ministries and agencies of Romania held an Interim Strategic Partnership meeting in Bucharest, Romania, on April 12th, 2017. The meeting was an opportunity for the parties to take stock of developments in bilateral cooperation, exchange information on Romanian and US policy, identify ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania, United States of America
United States Embassy Bucharest, Romania Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Measles Outbreak in Romania April 10, 2017 U.S. Embassy Bucharest informs U.S. citizens that Romania is experiencing a measles outbreak, though the majority of cases are concentrated in areas where immunization coverage is especially low. Regardless, Romania has reported over 4,000 cases and 18 deaths from ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 April, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Teachers and high school students, along with American diplomats gathered today at Grand Cinema in Mall Baneasa Shopping City to honor the winners of the student video contest “Stand up for someone’s rights today.” This contest was launched on December 8, 2016 to mark the Human Rights Day. The Embassy received 74 videos from 24 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Press Releases
| Tags: Contest, Human Rights
Targu Jiu Ramnicu Valcea Curtea de Arges
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 March, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Muntenia, Oltenia
President Daraban, fellow speakers, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for this opportunity and I’ll follow the President’s lead by also keeping my remarks brief. It is my pleasure to be here today and to welcome all of you to this special event, “Business Without Corruption: U.S. Anti-Corruption Best Practices Tailored to the Needs ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
| Tags: Business, Environment
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Read the full text of the Worldwide Caution message on the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy, Bucharest invites non-profit non-governmental Romanian organizations and institutions with activity and experience in the field of education to apply for a grant to organize the J.F. Kennedy Civic Education, Engagement, and Leadership Camp for Youth. The camp should take place the first week of August 2017. The audience will be composed of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 March, 2017 | Topics:
Events
The Embassy of the United States of America welcomes the arrival of the ”Fighting Eagles,” 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment (1/8) to Romania. The 1/8’s 500 Soldiers bring M1 Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and Paladins (155 mm self-propelled artillery) and will be stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Constanta County. This is part of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Fighting Eagles, Mihail Kogalniceanu, nato, U.S. - Romania
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Anti-government protests are expected to continue through the coming weekend. A large scale protest is planned for Sunday, February 12 at Piaţa Victoriei beginning at 6 p.m. Organizers are hoping for a million participants. Government supporters also continue to meet at the Presidential Palace. Their numbers are expected to reach two or three thousand. Expect ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 February, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Protests
Large scale anti-government protests are expected this evening and through the coming weekend at Piaţa Victoriei and other locations to include, but not limited to, the Ombudsman’s Office, Ministry of Justice, and PSD Party Headquarters. Large protests are also expected in other cities across Romania. Romanian government passed a decree to de-criminalize certain forms of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 February, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Regional Security Office SECURITY NOTICE February 2, 2017 Expected Protests Large scale anti-government protests are expected this evening and through the coming weekend at Piaţa Victoriei and other locations to include, but not limited to, the Ombudsman Office, Ministry of Justice, and PSD Party Headquarters. Large protests are expected to continue taking place in other cities ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
February 1, 2017 Planned Protest Protests related to recent events in Romania are scheduled for this evening at Piaţa Victoriei with the possibility of protesters moving to the Ombudsman Office, Ministry of Justice, and PSD Party Headquarters. Protesting is currently underway with a small number of protesters. Numbers are expected to increase in size to ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Under-Secretary-General Feltman, Under-Secretary-General O’Brien, and Ambassador Apakan for your useful and comprehensive briefings today. This is my first appearance in this chamber as the Permanent Representative of the United States. ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 February, 2017 | Topics:
Policy
| Tags: Ukraine, United Nations
On behalf of the Embassies of Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands and the United States please receive the statement below: “We, Romania’s international partners and allies, express our profound concern at the actions of the Romanian Government on the night of January 31, 2017, which have undermined Romania’s progress on rule of law and the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Democracy, Justice, U.S. - Romania
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Michael R. Pence were sworn in to office on the west front of the United States Capitol Start time 11:05 AM EST
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 January, 2017 | Topics:
Policy, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
The Embassy of the United States in Bucharest acknowledges that Ambassador Hans Klemm met with Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu earlier today. The Ambassador congratulated the Minister on his appointment, and noted the United States’ commitment to strengthening our strategic partnership, a partnership based on shared values and the common goals of promoting regional security, economic ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Dialogue
The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates the new Government and Parliament of Romania. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Grindeanu and his cabinet to further develop our Strategic Partnership,which aims to increase our shared security, enhance our nations’ mutual prosperity, and strengthen democratic institutions. Our partnership is also based on ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: government, Parliament, Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest will have limited operations on January 11, 2017. For U.S. citizen emergencies please call +40 21 200 3300. All visa appointments for January 11, 2017 have been cancelled. Applicants with appointments scheduled on January 11, 2017 may reschedule at www.ustraveldocs.com/ro or by calling + 40 317 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Blizzard, Snow
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest will have limited operations on Friday, January 6. Only emergency Consular services will be available.
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Blizzard, Inclement Weather, Snow
In response to media inquiries, the U.S. Ambassador to Romania, Hans Klemm states: “The United States Embassy welcomes the elections on December 11 for a new Romanian parliament. We are committed to work with the incoming government to deepen the U.S.-Romanian Strategic Partnership, and to promote security, the rule of law and prosperity for our ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 December, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Remarks By Deputy Chief Of Mission Dean Thompson At The 10th Anniversary Of American Corner Cluj-Napoca December 11, 2016 Bună ziua, Vă mulţumesc foarte mult pentru prezenţa dumneavoastră aici, la Biblioteca Judeţeană “Octavian Goga” Cluj, pentru a sărbători împreună 10 (zece) ani de la înfiinţarea American Corner Cluj-Napoca. We couldn’t have celebrated this important anniversary ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 December, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: American Corner, Cluj-Napoca
On May 23 teachers and high school students, and American diplomats gathered at the American Corner Bucharest to honor the winners of the student video contest “Why Every Vote Matters”. This contest was launched on February 13, 2019 to raise awareness about civic engagement and the importance of voting. The Embassy received 76 videos from ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 December, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Featured Event, News
| Tags: Contest, Vote
Ambassador Hans Klemm at the University of Craiova (Photo: Iulia Vasile / U.S. Embassy) Thank you very, very much for giving me this opportunity to spend some time with you this morning. My name is Hans Klemm, I am the Ambassador of the United States of America to Romania. This is my first opportunity to ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Democracy, Economy, University of Craiova, Vote
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy of the United States in Romania encourages all U.S. citizens to exercise their right vote. U.S. Federal elections will take place on November 8. Please note, the U.S. Embassy is NOT a polling station. Citizens cannot come to the Embassy to vote. All absentee ballots in the U.S. are administered by the state ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 November, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Election, U.S., Voting
Today we remember those who lost their lives or were injured in the tragic, preventable Colectiv fire one year ago. Out of the tragedy arose hope. Tens of thousands of Romanians peacefully joined together to voice their desire for a Romania free from corruption, with a transparent and responsive government, and fully engaged in a ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Club, Fire
Secretary Kerry’s October 4 Speech on Transatlantic Relations at George Marshall Foundation in Brussels SECRETARY KERRY: Well, je suis John Kerry. (Laughter.) Welcome. Karen, merci, danke schon, dank u wel, and thank you – I’m really delighted to be here in the heart of Europe. I’m delighted to be in this extraordinary library building of great history, and I ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 October, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy
| Tags: George Marshall, John Kerry, Relations, Transatlantic
Mrs. Mayor General, Your Excellences, distinguished guests, We stand here today to honor the late Elie Wiesel. A native son of Romania, he made sure the world never forgot the horrors of the Holocaust. And, after a lifetime of commitment, he truly had become a “messenger to mankind.” When Wiesel was growing up in the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Dedication, Elie Wiesel
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am grateful for this opportunity to introduce the topic this morning – the Western liberal order under siege. This is an important question and a timely one and an appropriate question. It is one that is of great concern to the United States, as reflected in a speech – ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Aspen, Institute
Mr. Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador, speakers, distinguished guests, colleagues, It is really a great opportunity to be here today and I want to open by offering Ambassador Klemm’s regrets that he couldn’t be with you this morning to the opening due to some changes in his travel plans, but he will be back this afternoon ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 October, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Dean Thompson, Innovation
Honorable Rector Sorin Cimpeanu, Honorable Education Minister Dumitru, His Excellency Ambassador Saint-Paul, colleagues from the diplomatic corps, esteemed guests, teachers and students, It is my pleasure to be here today to congratulate the Faculty of Biotechnology on its 20th anniversary and to celebrate the progress and advances Romania has achieved in agriculture through biotechnology. Biotechnology ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 October, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Speeches
| Tags: Agricultural Studies, Biotechnology, Dean Thompson, University
When does DV2018 open? The United States’ Diversity Visa Program will open for electronic entries on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 19:00 (Romania time). It only will remain open until Monday, November 7, 2016 at 19:00 (Romania time). To participate in this year’s program, please visit the Department of State’s web page:
www.dvlottery.state.gov during this registration ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 October, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Diversity visa, DV Lottery, DV2018
The Governments of the United States of America and Romania held their fifth annual Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2016. This partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to democratic values – rule of law, open markets, respect for human rights, and people-to-people ties. The two Governments reaffirmed these principles and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 September, 2016 | Topics:
Policy
| Tags: Dialogue, Joint Statement, Partnership, Strategic, U.S. - Romania
Dr. Paun, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, Thank you for asking me to join you this afternoon for what will be I hope a meaningful, instructive and valuable several hours to learn about what we believe to be very important American technologies. The topic is of course radio-neurosurgery and it’s hosted by Varian, a proud American ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Radiation, Technology, Therapy
The Embassy of the United States is pleased to invite innovation experts from U.S. universities, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Hubspot to an event exploring, though dialogue with other international experts, how to create, nurture and maximize an innovation ecosystem in Romania. For conference details:
http://innoteque.com/ . Over many years, the United States Government and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Entrepreneurship, Expert, Innovation
Today, United States Ambassador Hans Klemm inaugurated the ninth American Shelf in Romania at the “Bod Péter” Covasna County Library. The U.S. Ambassador offered the book donation to the Library Director Szabolcs Szonda. American Shelf is a book donation program consisting of reference titles, classical and contemporary American literature, English language and children’s books, which ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: american shelf, Book donation
The Embassy of the United States in Romania and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly recognize and salute the fifth anniversary of the signing, in Washington, D.C., on the 13th of September 2011, of the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century between the United States of America and Romania. The Joint Declaration ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Joint Declaration, Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Today, United States Ambassador Hans Klemm inaugurated an American Shelf at the Kájoni János” Harghita County Library by presenting a collection of books to Library Director Katalin-Mária Kopacz. American Shelf is a book donation program consisting of reference titles, classical and contemporary American literature, English language and children’s books, which become part of the library’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: american shelf, Book donation, Harghita
On September 6, 2016 the United States Department of State has selected an additional 7,700 Diversity Visa Lottery winners worldwide for the lottery year DV-2017. If you entered the Diversity Visa Lottery in October 2015, please use your unique confirmation number on the only official Entrant Status Check website
www.dvlottery.state.gov to see if you were selected ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Diversity visa, DV Lottery
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2016 Less than a year ago, in response to an historic global refugee crisis, involving millions of Syrians in flight from violence and conflict, President Obama directed his Administration to increase the number of Syrian refugees provided safe haven in the United ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 August, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy
| Tags: Barack Obama, Crisis, Refugee, Susan E. Rice, Syria, White House
U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm inaugurated today the seventh American Shelf at “Panait Istrati” County Library Brăila. The Ambassador presented the gift of the American Shelf to Library Director Dragoș Neagu. The book collection includes136 titles offering access to reference books, classic and contemporary U.S. literature, English language teaching methodology and English language learning, as well ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 August, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: american shelf, Braila, Donations, Panait Istrati
Ambassador Hans Klemm participated Thursday, August 4, in the Saber Guardian 16 exercise DV Day in Cincu, Braşov, Romania. Saber Guardian 16 took place between July 27 and August 7 and involved more than 2,800 troops from five NATO countries (Bulgaria, Canada, Poland, Romania and the USA) and five Partnership for Peace states (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 August, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events
| Tags: Cincu, Exercise, nato, Saber Guardian
Ambasadorul Hans Klemm a participat marţi, 2 august 2016 la ceremonia de comemorare a Holocaustului împotriva romilor. Depunerea de coroane în amintirea acestora a avut loc la la Memorialul Victimelor Holocaustului din Bucureşti. În noaptea de 2 august 1944, aproximativ 3000 de copii, femei, bătrâni şi bărbaţi de etnie romă, au fost ucişi în lagărul ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 August, 2016 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Holocaust, Roma
Good Morning Everyone. Thank you Sorin for the lovely introduction and I would also like to thank the Rasnov team for inviting me here to speak today. Dignitaries, distinguished guests, students, ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to be at such a monumental festival to discuss civil rights in America as demonstrated through cinema. And ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 July, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Nation, Revolution, Selma
Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for coming to the Embassy this morning to help jointly work on something very important, that is to improve health outcomes in Romania. What we intend to do today is to discuss how we can raise the public awareness of the dangers of hepatitis C and mark the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 July, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Conference, Hepatitis
The FLEX program was created by the United States Congress in 1992. Along its 24 years of existence, the FLEX program has provided scholarships to over 24,000 secondary school students from Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. It offers a year-long trip to the United States to study in an American high school. The goal of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 July, 2016 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Exchange, FLEX, Future, Future Leaders Exchange Program
– As prepared for delivery – Mr. President, we have three celebrations tonight. The first is to commemorate the signing by American patriots on July 4, 1776, of the Declaration of Independence. In that document, our Founders asserted not only that all are created equal with the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 July, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: 4th of July, ambassador, Independence Day
It’s been nearly two weeks since nearly 50 people were slaughtered in Orlando. And that is nowhere near enough time for healing or for moving beyond the terrible realization of that day’s events. The memories of those who were lost will, above all, live on in the minds and the hearts of their loved ones long ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 June, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Diversity, LGBT, March, Orlando
The Embassy of the United States of America in Romania is happy to announce that Elena Cobianu, Catrinel Fratean, and Vlad Craioveanu will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. They will be joining more than 700 entrepreneurs from around the world along with investors, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 June, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Entrepreneurship, Summit
Good afternoon everyone. Rector Dumitru, Mr. President Constantinescu, Minister Curaj, colleagues from the diplomatic corps, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, Thank you for giving me the opportunity this afternoon to speak about a very important topic, as was introduced by the rector: the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the 21st Century. As you mentioned Mr. ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: nato, University of Bucharest
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests. I want to thank the Innovation Labs team for inviting me this evening. It is my honor to be here tonight and it is my pleasure to offer some words of encouragement during this graduation ceremony. I look forward to seeing some of the teams present their ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 May, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Dean Thompson, Engineering, Innovation, Science, Technology
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests. Minister of Education Adrian Curaj, Minister of Labor Dragos Pislaru, it is a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for attending the U.S. Embassy and TechLounge’s 2016 Entrepreneurship Evening, a celebration of Romanian entrepreneurship and innovation. President Obama believes in the power of entrepreneurship, and we ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 May, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Entrepreneurship, TechLounge
The U.S. Embassy is disappointed by the National Bank of Romania’s decision to honor former interwar National Bank Governor Mihail Manoilescu through the release of coins bearing his image. Manoilescu was an active promoter of and contributor to fascist ideology and anti-Semitic sentiment in Romania, which ultimately led to the country’s darkest period. While the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 May, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: anti-semitic, Manoilescu
– As prepared. Check against delivery – Deveselu, Romania Good afternoon. It’s a real pleasure for me to be here on my first visit to Romania. I only wish I could stay longer to see more of this beautiful country. I want to thank President Iohannis, Prime Minister Ciolos, and Minister Motoc for being such ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 May, 2016 | Topics:
News, Policy
| Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense, Robert O. Work
– As prepared. Check against delivery – Deveselu, Romania Secretary General, Deputy Secretary of Defense, President of the Romanian Senate, Ministers, Your Excellencies, Dear members of the military, diplomats and local officials, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to be at the Deveselu Military Base today with you – Romanian, American, North-Atlantic Alliance ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 May, 2016 | Topics:
News, Policy
| Tags: Aegis, Ciolos, deveselu, missile defence
– As prepared. Check against delivery – Deveselu, Romania Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for that welcome. Today represents an important moment for NATO and for transatlantic security. This ceremony means that the United States’ AEGIS Ashore system here at Deveselu is certified for operations. This represents a significant increase in the capability to defend ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 May, 2016 | Topics:
News, Policy
| Tags: Aegis, deveselu, Missile Defense, nato, Stoltenberg
– As prepared. Check against delivery – Deveselu, Romania President of Romanian Senate Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu,Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Valeriu Zgonea, Prime Minister Ciolos, Secretary General Stoltenberg, Ambassador Klemm, Deputy Secretary of Defense Work, Minister of Foreign Affairs Comanescu, Minister of National Defense Motoc, General Ciuca, distinguished visitors and guests; Good Morning and on ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 May, 2016 | Topics:
News, Policy
| Tags: amiral, deveselu, missile defence, nato
Ambassador Douglas Lute U.S. Ambassador to NATO Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Romanian State Secretary Daniel Ionită Strategic Affairs Bucharest, Romania Moderator: We have a very prestigious panel. I would like to begin with our host, Romanian State Secretary for Strategic Affairs, Daniel Ionită. You’ll find his bio in your ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 May, 2016 | Topics:
News, Policy
| Tags: briefing, deveselu, ionita, lute, missile defence, nato, press, rose
Antony J. Blinken U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Telephonic Press Briefing Hosted by the Brussels Media Hub Moderator: Thanks so much, and greetings everybody from the U.S. Department of State. I would like to welcome all of you dialing in from across Europe today, and thank you for joining us in this call. We are ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 May, 2016 | Topics:
News, Policy
| Tags: blinken, briefing, deputy, deveselu, nato
Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It’s an honor for the United States Embassy to be hosting you to — as both Mr. and Mrs. Constantin said — to discuss and find a way forward on a very important medical topic, of concern to the world, to America, but especially to Romania. Tuberculosis remains a global ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Assistance, Awareness, Tuberculosis
I was saddened to hear of the deaths of Sergeant First Class Iulian Dumitrescu and Sergeant Adrian Vizireanu who were killed during an incident in Kandahar, Afghanistan and of injuries to a third Romanian soldier. I would like to extend my personal condolences and those of the United States to the family and friends of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Afghanistan, Condolences, Dumitrescu, Vizireanu
U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm inaugurated today the sixth American Shelf at “Alexandru D. Xenopol” County Library Arad. The Ambassador presented the gift of the American Shelf to Library Director Florin Didilescu. The book collection includes133 titles offering access to classic U.S. literature, reference books about the U.S. and English teaching books. Similar to the other ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
| Tags: ambassador, american shelf, library
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that, in its continuing support for the Government of Romania, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the University Politehnica Bucharest (UPB) for a feasibility study on the technical, economic and financial viability of implementing a Smart Micro Grid pilot system on campus. UPB is ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 April, 2016 | Topics:
News, Public Affairs, U.S. Agencies, Uncategorized
| Tags: education, government, grant, support
President Obama has approved the recommendation of Secretary of Defense Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff for a phased, adaptive approach for missile defense in Europe. This approach is based on an assessment of the Iranian missile threat, and a commitment to deploy technology that is proven, cost-effective, and adaptable to an evolving security ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 April, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Featured Event
| Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense
Preamble The United States of America and Romania (hereafter referred to as the “Parties”); Having in mind the United States – Romanian Strategic Partnership and the further development thereof, and recognizing that a very important pillar of the United States – Romanian relationship is the solidarity embodied in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 April, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Featured Event
| Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense
Thank you President Hendricks, Chairman Ninivaggi, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I will keep my remarks short. There are really only three points I would like to make. First, thank you for inviting me here today. It is a great pleasure and a distinct privilege both for personal, as well ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Inauguration, Mogul, Ploiesti
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend my best wishes to all Roma on International Roma Day. On April 8, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Roma people everywhere, and the contributions that Roma make to our societies, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 April, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Roma
Good evening, everyone. I am delighted you could all join us tonight to help honor and celebrate six Romanian women who embody compassion, resilience, and, above all else, courage. While these women come from diverse backgrounds and work in different sectors of society, they are united in their willingness to take on some of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: ambassador, Erika Garnier, Women of Courage
The U.S. Embassy congratulates the organizers of the third Women’s Health Conference in Romania, which brings together health care professionals, policy makers, civil society, and media. Coming together today to discuss women’s health issues is an important step towards addressing Romania’s health care challenges. Improving the public health system starts with the smart implementation of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
News Release Headquarters, United States European Command Media Operations Division Release: 16-04 March 30, 2016 STUTTGART, Germany – As part of the United States commitment to increased assurance and deterrence, U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) will begin receiving continuous troop rotations of U.S.-based armored brigade combat teams (ABCT) to the European theater in February 2017, bringing ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 March, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: ERI, EUCOM, European Reassurance Initiative
Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum Bucharest March 30, 2016 Ladies and Gentlemen, Often described as the backbone of a country’s economy and security, critical infrastructure represents a fundamental element in the public’s perception and confidence in the way a state functions. Leaders and decision makers from both the public and private sectors are called upon to ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Daniela, thank you very much for those important remarks and congratulations as you wrap up your tenure as President of AmCham and as AmCham moves towards a new board in the coming days. We have some very exciting times ahead of us and we appreciate all the support and effort that this current board has ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Size and Scope of U.S. Delegation Creates Unparalleled Opportunity for Romanian Businesses and Investors WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that she will lead the largest-ever U.S. delegation to Hannover Messe, the world’s foremost trade fair for industrial technology, taking place April 25 to 29, 2016 in Hannover, Germany. The United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 March, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Good morning ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests. Chairperson Birchall, thank you for inviting me to participate in today’s debate and for organizing and hosting this event. The world has benefited tremendously from the use of information technology and the Internet’s rapid expansion. An engine of global economic growth, cyberspace has allowed us to create ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Vă mulţumesc foarte mult pentru invitaţia la lansarea proiectului “Mame pentru viaţă. Viaţă pentru mame” în România. MSD va lucra împreună cu World Vision la un model care să previnã decesele materne evitabile şi să sprijine accesul mamelor la servicii de sănătate de calitate în unele dintre cele mai sãrace comunităţi rurale din România în ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
National Library of Romania Good Morning Mr. Vice Prime Minister, Mr. Ambassadors, distinguished colleagues, guests and fellow participants. It is truly a great pleasure to be here and thank you for inviting me and the Embassy to be part of Open Data Week and I am looking forward to it. We have a number of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 March, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
Catalin, Bernard, Mr. Counselor, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much for inviting me to be present here this morning to open the 3M Innovation Center in Bucharest, Romania. One of my responsibilities as the United States Ambassador to Romania is to promote the interest of U.S. business in Romania, both in terms ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
The other day I actually did got an e-mail from James Bond. Now, I realize this is not his real name, it was a pseudonym, but the topic he raised was a serious one. It was obvious from what he wrote that he has a great love of his country, Romania, and is concerned about ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Police Academy Bucharest Deputy Rector Busuioc, Deputy Inspector General Petre, Distinguished guests from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Friends and partners at the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Police Academy, Colleagues, Distinguished women of the police, ministry and Gendarmerie, I am honored to be here with you today to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our female colleagues ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Major General David W. Allvin Director of Strategy and Policy for U.S. European Command Hosted by the Brussels Media Hub MODERATOR: Good morning everybody, and greetings from the U.S. Department of State. I would like to welcome all of our participants who are dialing in from across Europe this morning, and thank all of you ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Aurescu, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me here today to talk about Present Day Security Challenges in the Euro-Atlantic Sphere. We are living in uncertain and dangerous times; the dangers we face today are more complex than they have been at any other recent point in history. In today’s world we face ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
– As prepared for delivery – Bună ziua tuturor. Domnule rector Pop, domnule profesor, stimaţi profesori şi studenţi ai Universităţii Babes-Bolyai, vă mulţumesc pentru disponibilitatea de a mă primi. Sunt foarte bucuros să mă aflu aici pentru a discuta despre viaţa a doi preşedinţi americani. And now, if you do not mind I will continue ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Tismana Monastery, Gorj County The Roma who reached Wallachia and Moldavia in the second half of the 14th Century were met with a cruel reception. For the next 500 years, they were enslaved. They were bought, sold, and traded, their families torn apart, their very lives always at the mercy of their owners. Among these ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
With regard to the proposed legislation entitled “Proiectul de Lege privind promovarea demnitatii umane si tolerantei fata de diferentele de grup,” United States Government policy is clear. The protection of free speech, even if offensive, is a foundational aspect of a healthy democratic society. While we condemn discrimination and hate, we also oppose laws that ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Minister Grigorescu, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great pleasure to be with you today as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the listing of Fondul Proprietatea on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Greg, members of Fondul’s board, thank you for inviting me to mark this occasion with you. Fondul’s listing on the Bucharest ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 January, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Mr. President, Minister Comănescu, Minister Curaj: It is an honor for me to be here this evening and to represent the Embassy of the United States of America in Romania on the occasion of the conferral of the Order of Cultural Merit to the Fulbright Commission. Educational and cultural exchanges are powerful diplomatic tools and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 January, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Bună ziua tuturor. Rector Valentin Popa, Profesor Luminiţa Turcu, stimaţi profesori şi studenţi ai Universităţii Ştefan cel Mare din Suceava, vă mulţumesc pentru disponibilitatea de a mă primi. Sunt foarte mulţumit să mă aflu aici pentru a discuta despre viaţa şi activitatea lui Martin Luther King Jr. şi despre impactul său asupra Statelor Unite şi ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 January, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
The United States and Romania are committed to enhancing bilateral ties and working to strengthen security in the Euro-Atlantic area. In the context of their Strategic Partnership, the United States and Romania are pleased to announce today that major military components of the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) in Romania, a key element in ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 December, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Good morning! Let me begin by thanking Foreign Minister Comanescu for graciously hosting us today to mark this important occasion, as well as Minister Motoc, and his predecessors, for being such gracious hosts for our installation at Deveselu! I’d also like to thank Vice Admiral James Syring, Director of the Missile Defense Agency; Vice Admiral ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Our Entrepreneur of the Month program highlights individuals and companies that exemplify the best attributes of entrepreneurship. An entrepreneur sees the potential in a new idea and then takes a bold, often risky step, using only his or her ability, drive and courage to turn that idea into reality. Through our Entrepreneur of the Month ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 December, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
By Ambassador Hans Klemm University of Bucharest Vice-Rector, Professor Iucu, Vice-Dean Dr. Deteșeanu, Professor Roske, distinguished faculty and students of the University of Bucharest, thank you for allowing me to visit with you today to discuss the legacy of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. With your patience, I would like to review briefly President Kennedy’s life, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Rector Doctor Pricopie, Your Excellency, colleagues, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am very honored to be present here at the school in order to participate in a commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day. Your words were both very strong and inspiring Rector Doctor Pricopie, words that I’m fully in agreement with. The United States Embassy ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
By the U.S. Department of State’s Luis E. Arreaga, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs As many who read this are no doubt aware, business leaders often confront difficult and seemingly impossible challenges not only to thrive, but just to survive. As a diplomat, many have told me that ending ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 December, 2015 | Topics:
Policy, Press Releases
| Tags: Corruption
From rising seas across the globe and the melting of Greenland’s sheet ice to the bleaching of coral reefs around many coasts, the signs of climate change are all around us. As a global society, we are at a critical juncture where our decisions today will help shape the climate our children and children’s children ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
This morning Ambassador Hans Klemm paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos at Victoria Palace. Ambassador Klemm congratulated the Prime Minister on his appointment and the formation of the new government, offered his support, and emphasized that the United States of America will remain a close ally, strategic partner and friend of Romania. ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 November, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Partnership, Prime Minister
U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm arrived in Romania just two months ago. With an interest in Romania sparked as early as his university years by his professor, distinguished writer and literary critic Matei Călinescu, and charmed by Romania’s language, history and culture, the Ambassador stated even before his arrival that he is looking forward to having ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 November, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests. Thank you for joining us here today, as Soribel mentioned, to honor this month’s winner of the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneur of the Month award for November 2015. As I hope you know, every month, for the past year, the Embassy has been trying to highlight individuals or companies ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Minister Gerea, Mr. Nicolicea, Ambassador Constantinescu, Mr. Văduva, Mr. Sterian, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak at this important event this evening. Bună ziua, vă mulțumesc pentru această invitație, și vă felicit pentru modernizarea stației de compresoare de la Șinca. Today’s launch demonstrates very clearly that Romania ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Bună dimineaţa Daţi-mi voie să le mulţumesc foarte mult lui Alexandru Florian şi Institutului „Elie Wiesel” pentru că mi-au oferit ocazia de a vă vorbi astăzi. I would also like to say hello to my friend, Radu Ioanid, who is joining us from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington. And I want to say ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 November, 2015 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
U.S. Ambassador to Bucharest, Hans Klemm, participated Tuesday, November 10, in an inauguration ceremony at Deveselu school and kindergarten. „Providing a better environment for the education of the children of this part of Romania will have long lasting effects. Better education leads to better outcomes and will help the future of the region and help ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 November, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: deveselu, EUCOM, Inauguration, Kindergarten, School
Bună dimineaţa domnule Aliman, domnilor şi doamnelor, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much for your exceptionally warm welcome to me and my wife, Mari, this morning in Deveselu. I would first like to take a moment to thank both the school administrators and the local government officials who have come together and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
These past days have been both dynamic and very moving. We again offer condolences on the tragic loss of life on October 30 and in the days since. We applaud the non-violent exercise of freedom of speech and assembly, and encourage all Romanians to stay engaged in the civic process. The United States of America ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Good morning. It’s a great pleasure to be here today. It’s a really fanstastic opportunity for the Embassy to be represented. I want to congratulate AmCham, Anca, Catalin, Andra and the whole committee for the great work that has gone into this report and to the previous report. This is the third step if you ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 November, 2015 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
The Embassy of the United States of America was deeply saddened to learn about the terrible tragedy last night in a club in central Bucharest. We send our most sincere condolences to the families, friends, and acquaintances of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers also go the many who were injured, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 October, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Condolences
– As prepared for delivery – Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, [and distinguished guests]. Thank you for joining us here today as we honor the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneur of the Month for October 2015. In January 2015, the U.S. Embassy launched the Entrepreneur of the Month program. Each month, the Embassy highlights individuals and companies ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Dr. Mobius, Mr. Mihalache, Minister, Deputy Governor, Greg and my good friend, Ambassador Paul Brummel from the United Kingdom, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for this opportunity. Being new to Romania, I anticipate I will learn a great deal from you, the participants in this conference, as you know so much more about ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Distinguished guests, members of parliament, thank you for asking me to speak here today. The U.S. Embassy congratulates the Women’s Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network, (WE CAN), on the organization of its Seventh Breast and Cervical Cancer Advocacy, Education and Outreach Summit. I salute WE CAN for gathering a wide range of stakeholders, including survivors, advocates, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
[In Romanian] Bunǎ seara şi bine aţi venit! [In Romanian] Mǎ bucur sǎ vǎ primesc în seara aceasta in casa mea pentru o ocazie specialǎ. Thank you for joining us to celebrate
F&R Worldwide ’s 10th year in the Romanian market. Congratulations to Ramona Ţepelea, F&R’s Managing Director, Martin Dreiseitel, the company’s CEO and President, and others ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Today human trafficking traps over 20 million people worldwide. As modern-day slavery, it is a crime that happens almost everywhere and affects virtually everyone. Yet many still think of human trafficking as an issue affecting only other people, in other countries. The truth is it affects you; it affects us all. Trafficking victims may have ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
– As prepared for delivery – Good afternoon. First, I would like to thank Ms. Șerbănuță [share-buh-NUTE-suh] for that warm introduction, and for showing me around this beautiful library. I would also like to welcome [Panelists’ Names to Come], and thank them for taking the time out of their very busy schedules to be with ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Thank you, Daniela. I am recently arrived in Romania so to have this opportunity to spend some time with you this morning is a great one and I’m thankful for your invitation for me to be here this morning. Members of the Board of The American Chamber of Commerce in Romania, distinguished guests, ladies and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Inspector General Tobă / Deputy Inspector General Spiridon, Colleagues from the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children and the Romanian National Police, Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m honored to be with you this morning and welcome you to a specialized training program designed to improve investigative skills and raise awareness about the various cyber threats ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2015 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
– As prepared for delivery – Good morning. We are gathered here today to commemorate the Romanian victims of the Holocaust. This colossal act of barbarity and murder was unprecedented in scale. With certitude and determination, governments and people harnessed the terrible forces of hatred and intolerance into a destructive machine aimed at exterminating an ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy, Bucharest, and the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research, along with the American Councils for International Education are pleased to invite Romanian high school students to participate in the FLEX – Future Leaders Exchange Program. FLEX is an educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. It offers Romanian high ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 October, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: FLEX, Future Leaders Exchange Program
The Embassy of the United States in Bucharest is announcing the Visa Lottery Program (Diversity Visa – DV) for 2017. The Diversity Visa immigration program makes available to individuals who meet simple but strict qualifying requirements visas for permanent residence in the United States. Romania is among the countries eligible to participate in the DV-2017 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Diversity visa, DV-2017, Immigration, Lottery
The U.S. Embassy celebrates the 75th anniversary of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), one of U.S. Government initiatives promoting mutual understanding through communication at the personal and professional level. The IVLP is the premier professional exchange program of the Department of State. It was initiated in 1940, when Nelson Rockefeller launched an “exchange of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 September, 2015 | Topics:
Alumni, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: Exchange Program, International Visitors Leadership Program
The U.S. Embassy has selected Romina Furniture as its September 2015 Entrepreneur of the Month. Our Entrepreneur of the Month Program highlights individuals and companies that exemplify the best attributes of entrepreneurship. An entrepreneur sees the potential in a new idea and then takes a bold, often risky step, using only his or her ability, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 September, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Entrepreneur of the Month, Entrepreneurship, Romina
Vice President Biden met today with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, European security, anti-corruption, energy security, and the European migration crisis. The leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in the security, political, and economic spheres, as well as Romania’s important contributions to NATO security efforts, including its support for ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 September, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Around 300 volunteers took part in a beach clean-up in Mamaia. The event was organized in observation of the International Coastal Cleanup Day by the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest in partnership with the Navy League of the United States – Romania Council. International Coastal Cleanup Day, held annually on 19 September, raises awareness of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 September, 2015 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases
| Tags: International Coastal Cleanup Day, Volunteers
On September 24, the U.S. Embassy donated more than 1,900 (1930) Tuberculosis test kits to the Marius Nasta Institute in Bucharest. The Chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Colonel Louis Seliquini donated the kits to the leadership of the Institute on behalf of the U.S. government. The value of the kits is USD ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 September, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Donation, EUCOM, Treatment, Tuberculosis
BUCHAREST, Romania – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a $956,000 grant to support Transgaz S.A.’s Pipeline Expansion Project. The grant funds a feasibility study to improve and confirm the technical design and economic and financial specifications for constructing the Romanian section of the Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary-Austria Connector (BHRA) and the Black Sea-Shore-Podisor Connector gas ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 September, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Black Sea, grant, Natural gas, Pipeline, Transgaz, USTDA
I was saddened to hear about the Romanian soldiers who were injured in the attack involving an improvised explosive device during a mission in Afghanistan on Sunday. On behalf of the government of the United States, I want to express my sincere sympathy to the soldiers, their families, friends, and fellow soldiers and to wish ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 September, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Department of Justice hosted a three-day regional conference Best Practices to Address the Eastern Mediterranean Terrorism & Foreign Terrorist Fighter Threat in Bucharest from September 15-17. Chargé d’Affairs a.i. Dean Thompson and Prosecutor General Tiberiu Nitu opened the event which was held in Bucharest. The conference featured judges, prosecutors, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 September, 2015 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Press Releases
| Tags: Bucharest, Conference, Terrorism, Workshop
The U.S. Embassy recognizes the important role independent rule of law institutions play in a healthy democracy. Respecting and protecting that independence are the responsibility of all state actors and institutions. As we have noted in the past: Judicial and Rule of Law institutions should be able to act with complete independence, and both the laws of Romania and ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 September, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Democracy, Independence, Rule of Law
– As prepared for delivery – Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests, thank you for joining us here today as we announce the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneur of the Month for August 2015. I would like to thank both Modpack System for opening their fine facilities, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Prahova ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 August, 2015 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Our nation was founded on a bedrock principle that we are all created equal. The project of each generation is to bridge the meaning of those founding words with the realities of changing times — a never-ending quest to ensure those words ring true for every single American. Progress on this ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 June, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Policy
| Tags: Barack Obama, Equality, Marriage, Supreme Court
Schloss Elmau, Germany We, the leaders of the G7, met in Elmau for our annual Summit on 7 and 8 June 2015. Guided by our shared values and principles, we are determined to work closely together to meet the complex international economic and political challenges of our times. We are committed to the values of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 June, 2015 | Topics:
News, Policy
| Tags: Declaration, Economy, G7, Summit
Good afternoon and thank you to Expert Forum for inviting me here today. It’s an honor to be speaking, along with these distinguished Ambassadors, to the very people who are transforming judicial and law enforcement systems in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. It’s been 25 years since the fall of the iron curtain and rise of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 May, 2015 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Press Releases
| Tags: Dean Thompson, Partners, Rule of Law
Thank you very much for your kind welcome and this excellent opportunity to address key members of our government in both the executive and legislative branches. There will be many topics under discussion today, among which is the critical issue of how our countries can strengthen economic ties under the auspices of our bilateral strategic ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 March, 2015 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release We are saddened by the news that Germanwings flight 9525 crashed in southern France on its way from Barcelona, Spain, to Dusseldorf, Germany. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 150 people on board. We are reviewing whether ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 March, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 24, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: · Kathleen Ann Doherty – Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, Department of State · Hans G. Klemm – Ambassador to Romania, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 March, 2015 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
U.S. Diplomacy in Romania: A Persistent Affinity 135 Years Old Op-Ed by Mark Taplin It was a Christmas Eve, half a century ago, that my father still remembers well. Dressed in a morning suit he had hastily borrowed, he witnessed William Crawford present his credentials to Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej in an official ceremony at Palatul Victoria ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 March, 2015 | Topics:
Policy
| Tags: 135, Mark Taplin, Op-ed, U.S. - Romania
The U.S. Embassy has selected Senator Wine as January 2015 Entrepreneur of the Month. Through our Entrepreneur of the Month Program, we highlight individuals and companies in Romania that have recognized the potential of a new or emerging business idea, and then developed a focused approach with drive and courage to turn that idea into ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 January, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases, Uncategorized
| Tags: Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur of the Month, Senator Wine
Officials from Romania, the United States, Poland, NATO, and Turkey conducted a joint Mast Stepping ceremony on November 17, 2014 for the Aegis Ashore missile defense site now under construction at Deveselu, Romania. In naval tradition, when a mast is stepped (process of raising a ship’s mast and setting it into a notch or step ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 November, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ceremony, deveselu, Mast Stepping, Missile Defense
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Since early March, the United States has taken action, both bilaterally and through NATO, to reassure allies of our solemn commitment to their security and territorial integrity as members of the NATO Alliance. A persistent U.S. air, land, and sea presence in the region, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 June, 2014 | Topics:
Policy
In support of the European Phased Adaptive Approach Phase II, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District has awarded a construction contract to Kellog Brown & Root Services, Inc. (http://www.kbr.com). The contract is valued at USD 134 million and will be performed at the Deveselu Base in Olt County Romania. The contract encompasses all ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 July, 2013 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release For more than 20 years the United States and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe have worked together to build a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace. Today, we are advancing our common defense and security goals, promoting democracy and rule ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 June, 2013 | Topics:
Policy
In support of the European Phased Adaptive Approach Phase II, the U.S. Naval Facility Engineering Command (NAVFAC) in Naples, Italy awarded a 31 month Base Operations and Services Support (BOSS) contract to U.S. firm Exelis Systems Corporation 19 March, 2013. The contract, which is valued at USD $5.7M, will be performed at the Deveselu Base ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 March, 2013 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense, U.S. - Romania
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District has awarded an eight-month USD 3.3 million task order to SC Glacial PROD SRL, headquartered in Ilfov, Romania, to construct temporary facilities in support of the deployment of the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System in Deveselu, Romania. The task order includes for the placement of a temporary ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 December, 2012 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense
The United States and Romania jointly selected the Deveselu Air Base near Caracal, Romania, to host a U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System which employs the SM-3 interceptor (also referred to as the Aegis Ashore System). The deployment to Romania is anticipated to occur in the 2015 timeframe as part of the second phase of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 May, 2011 | Topics:
Uncategorized
| Tags: Fact Sheets, Featured Event, Missile Defense
On September 17, 2009, President Barack Obama announced the U.S. decision to adopt a new approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe. This plan is called the European Phased Adaptive Approach or EPAA. The President stated: To put it simply, our new missile defense architecture in Europe will provide stronger, smarter, and swifter defenses of ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 May, 2011 | Topics:
Uncategorized
| Tags: Fact Sheets, Featured Event, Missile Defense
Scams involving U.S. citizens have led to the loss of considerable amounts of money, ranging from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. For more information on commonly encountered scams, please visit the Department of State’s page on
International Financial Scams . Please beware of any emails requesting any personal information such as social security ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2010 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is in the process of implementing a new initiative, known as the “Secure Flight Program”, that is designed to improve the safety of airline passengers and make it more convenient to fly to/from the United States. Effective October 1, 2010, if your travel plans include airline flights to/from ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2010 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Airline, DHS, Flight, Homeland Security, Program, Secure Flight
