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PM Citu: Increase in vaccination capacity in April, May - a prerequisite for gradually defeating this virus
The stabilization of the epidemiological situation and the increase of the vaccination capacity in April and May are "clear and safe prerequisites" to defeat the SARS-CoV-2 virus, says Prime Minister Florin Citu, on Thursday, recalling that he announced "Romania's return to normalcy" as of June 1.
ANRM: Romania's interest is in Black Sea natural gas investment to start in 2022, or deposits will devalue
Romania's interest is for investment in the Neptune Deep field in the Black Sea to start in 2022, otherwise the natural gas there will lose its value, said on Thursday Director of the National Mineral Resources Agency (ANRM) Sorin Gal.
MEP Winkler (UDMR): Recovery and resilience plan, a unique chance for Romania
The European Recovery and Resilience Facility represents a unique chance for Romania to make a leap in economic development and modernisation, but the deadlines for its implementation must be met by the Romanian officials, MEP Iuliu Winkler of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) said in Deva on Thursday He pointed out that the deadlines set for the entry into force of the European
172 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 die in last 24 hous, death toll reaching 24,733
A number of 172 people - 99 male and 73 female - infected with SARS-CoV-2 have died in the last 24 hours, according to the data released on Thursday by the Strategic Communication Group (GCS).
Bucharest-hosted 2023 Solar Decathlon Europe competition to receive partial gov't funding
The Romanian government will provide partial financial support for the organization of the 2023 Solar Decathlon Europe competition that will take place in Bucharest, Minister of Environment, Waters and Forests Barna Tanczos told a press conference on Thursday.
Containers with illegal waste, spotted in Constanta maritime port
Containers loaded with waste brought via ship from various countries were spotted by the border police of southeastern Constanta port, the waste being illegally imported into Romania by two companies registered in the county of Prahova and Bucharest Municipality, the Coast Guard informed on Thursday. The cargo were falsely declared as being used domestic goods.
ForMin Aurescu: Romania and Italy have constantly supported the importance of a strong, inclusive EU
Romania and Italy have consistently supported the importance of a strong, inclusive European Union that is closer to its citizens, Romania's Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu said on Wednesday. The statement was made at a joint news conference with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio during Aurescu's official visit to Rome.
HealthMin Voiculescu: Every effort, especially during this time, brings us closer to normalcy
Romania is still in a "very difficult" moment of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the continuous efforts of the medical staff must be recognized, appreciated and supported by everyone, Minister Vlad Voiculescu said on Wednesday, in a message on World Health Day. "Today is the World Health Day. And today, as every day, we are grateful to those who care for our health.
PM Citu rules out full nationwide lockdown, says easing restrictions provided all get vaccinated
Prime Minister Florin Citu said on Wednesday that a full nationwide lockdown in Romania is not being considered, mentioning that economic relaxation is being aimed at, provided that everyone gets vaccinated. "We are not considering lockdown.
Human Rights Worsened in Central, Southeast Europe, in Pandemic – Amnesty
The COVID-19 pandemic saw an increase in state control over the judiciary and media and further endangered minorities that already suffer from discrimination in Central and Southeast Europe, rights watchdog Amnesty International said in its annual report published on Monday.
President Iohannis on Romani Day: A tolerant and open society must reject racism, xenophobia
A tolerant and open society is based not only on the development projects undertaken, but also on the ability to reject hate speech and to condemn firmly any instance of racism or xenophobia, President Klaus Iohannis said on Tuesday in a message to International Romani Day celebrated on April 8.
WHO Regional Director for Europe, decorated by President Iohannis
The regional director of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Bureau for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, was decorated on Wednesday with the National Order "For Merit" in the rank of Commander by President Klaus Iohannis.
WHO Regional Director for Europe: Romania succeded in proving health workers' dedication
Romania has very well succeeded in proving institutional capacity, community solidarity and the heroic devotion of its health workers, said WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge, as he participated on Wednesday in the event "Climate change, the human-nature relationship and public health" organized at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace on the occasion of the World Health Day.
175 persons infected with SARS-CoV-2 have died in past 24 hrs, death toll hits 24,561
As many as 175 people - 86 men and 89 women - infected with SARS-CoV-2 have died in the past 24 hours, according to data from the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) on Wednesday.
Elisabeta Palace Royal Exhibition opens to the public this week
The Elisabeta Palace Royal Exhibition will be open to the public between April 8 - 25 and May 8 - June 6, Thursday through Sunday between 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 -17:00. In July, August, September, October and November the exhibition will be open in periods that will be announced later, the Royal Family of Romania said in a Facebook post.