News

04/10/2024

Celebration of the 145th anniversary of the first Romanian citizenship to Jewish people

The Embassy of the Order of Malta to Romania was invited to attend two extraordinary concerts of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, marking 145 years since the first group of Jewish people received Romanian citizenship.

03/10/2024

Visit of HE Ambassador Martin Košatka to the Embassy of the Order of Malta

Courtesy visit from the newly accredited Czech Ambassador, H.E. Martin Košatka.

16/09/2024

The Order of Malta in Romania hosts International First Aid and Rescue Exercise 2024

Between 12 and 15 September 2024, the Order of Malta in Romania hosted the “Maltese Rescue Maneuvers 2024” first aid and rescue exercise in Maramureș County, north-western Romania.

04/09/2024

Screening of the documentary film «The Hardest Hour»

The Ukrainian Ambassador presented “The Hardest Hour” at the French Cultural Institute, a film documenting the first year of war through raw citizen footage

19/08/2024

World Humanitarian Day 2024: ActForHumanity

World Humanitarian Day 2024 focuses on addressing the alarming rise in attacks on civilians and humanitarians. The Sovereign Order of Malta, with a 900-year legacy of aiding the vulnerable, continues its global humanitarian efforts, including significant support for those affected by the war in Ukraine.

09/07/2024

The rarest passport in the world

The rarest passport in the world is that of the Knights of Malta, with approximately 500 copies existing worldwide.

09/07/2024

Meeting with H.E. Alfred Simonis, President of the Chamber of Deputies

A very productive meeting with H.E. Alfred Simonis, President of the Chamber of Deputies.

09/07/2024

Investiture Ceremony of New Members in Satu Mare

It was a great joy to welcome last Sunday in the Order Vákár István and Gergő Hegedüs in a celebration in Satu Mare, officiated by the Bishop of Satu Mare, H.E. Schönberger Jenő and co-celebrated by the chief Chaplain father Gabriel Popa and the Chaplain Stelian Veres.

26/06/2024

Embassy hosts National Day reception for the Nativity of St John the Baptist

On 25 June, the Embassy of the Order of Malta to Romania hosted its annual National Day Reception, celebrating the Nativity of John the Baptist, the Patron Saint of the Order. Among the 170 attendees were ambassadors, diplomats, government representatives, and members of the Order of Malta worldwide. Official speeches were delivered by H.E. Roberto Musneci, Ambassador of the Order of Malta to Romania, and Dr. Raed Arafat, who highlighted the origins of Romania's emergency rescue service, SMURD, supported by the Order. The event emphasized the Order's diplomatic relations and significance of St John the Baptist.