Policy News

F.A.Q. on U.S. Forces Presence in Romania
What will the presence of U.S military forces bring to Romania?
Questions and Answers regarding the presence of U.S. military forces in Romania. (More information)

U.S. Welcomes Proposed EU Membership for Bulgaria, Romania
European Commission say countries ready to join, also sets up safeguards
Washington – The United States welcomed the European Commission’s approval of the entry of Romania and Bulgaria into the European Union (EU) on January 1, 2007, and urged the EU to keep an open mind about adding other countries. (Complete article)

Visa Policy Discussed by Romanian and U.S. Presidents
Bush, Basescu also affirm commitment to democracy spread
Washington – President Bush and Romanian President Traian Basescu discussed U.S. visa policies, among other issues, during a July 27 meeting at the White House. (Complete article)

Romanian Companies Increase Efficiency While Reducing Pollution
Partnership for a Better Life
In January 2000, a major cyanide spill in the heart of Romania’s mining region flooded the Danube River with toxic waste from a gold smelting operation near the city of Baia Mare. The contamination killed fish and polluted drinking water in Romania, Hungary, Serbia and Bulgaria before dissipating in the Black Sea. (Complete article)