Romania's Ministry of Health on Friday called on the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) to activate the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to secure neutralising monoclonal antibody (NmAb) treatment for 40,000 COVID-19 patients."There are promises of support from other member states for this treatment as well. I spoke yesterday with Mrs Stella Kyriakides, the European commissioner for health, about our intention to activate the Civil Protection Mechanism in order to supply the medicines needed to secure the treatment of our patients," Health Minister Cseke Attila is quoted as saying in a press statement.The Ministry of Health points out that amid the ongoing fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic it is necessary to secure access to treatment with neutralising monoclonal antibodies for mild to moderate COVID-19 cases.On Tuesday, Romania received a donation of 5,206 vials of antibodies from Italy and distributed them to 134 hospitals for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
