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The National News Agency represents a pillar of excellence and continuity in the Romanian journalistic environment, a factor of objectivity and professionalism in a world increasingly restless and more exposed to the phenomenon of fake news and manipulation, President of the Court of Accounts of Romania Mihai Busuioc affirms in the message sent on the occasion of the 130th anniversary since the establishment of AGERPRES.
"I have the pleasure to sincerely congratulate you, both in a personal capacity and as the President of the Court of Accounts of Romania, on the occasion of the institution's anniversary. 130 years of existence for the National News Agency is a jubilee moment where you celebrate a century of excellence in the service of the correct and timely information of the citizen. The National News Agency represents a pillar of excellence and continuity in the Romanian journalistic environment, a factor of objectivity and professionalism in an ever increasing restless world exposed to the phenomenon of fake news and manipulation. AGERPRES remains therefore for each of us a landmark of real news, journalism in the service of the citizen and equidistance in informing the public," the President of the Court of Accounts said.
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The history of AGERPRES National News Agency starts on 27 March 1889, when P.P. Carp, the then Foreign Minister, signs the birth certificate of the Telegraphic Agency of Romania, which broadcast nationwide "an exact and fast service of all news items of general or special interest."
In less than a month, the Telegraphic Agency of Romania started its actual activity, by sending the first 'telegram' on 11 April.
Since 1921, the National News Agency has been broadcasting news items and information without interruption.
In the 130 years of activity, AGERPRES has kept its role of being the main information source for the citizens and institutions in Romania, as well as the most important source of news about Romania, for those abroad. The National News Agency continues to update the world and provide balanced, unbiased information.
