Most of the newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Romania since the previous reporting were recorded in Bucharest City - 2,515 and the counties of Ilfov - 612, Cluj - 554, Timis- 507, Prahova - 481, and Constanta - 463, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS), the official novel coronavirus communication task force, reported on Tuesday.The fewest new cases were recorded in the counties of Covasna - 34, Satu Mare - 79, and Harghita - 82.Ilfov County ranks first in terms of the 14-day cumulative reporting rate, with 10.68 cases per 1,000 population, followed by the counties of Timis - 8.70, Cluj - 6.29, and Dolj - 6.24.Along with these, there are 31 other counties in the red zone (more than three cases per 1,000 population).In the yellow zone there are five counties, and in the green zone - two counties - Covasna and Harghita. În this context, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) has announced on Tuesday that both nationally and in Bucharest there are no more ICU beds available for patients with COVID-19, other than those reserved especially for people with certain medical conditions that are confirmed with SARS-COV-2.GCS shows that, according to data in the alerte.ms app, on Monday, nationwide, there are 1,453 ICU beds for COVID-19 patients. In Bucharest, 313 ICU beds for COVID-19 patients are approved by the Public Health Directorate (DSP).Also, at national level there is an operational reserve of 130 ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, of which 55 are in Bucharest. These beds are activated, operational, wherever the number of ICU patients exceeds the capacity of the main wards.Currently, 1,480 ICU beds are occupied throughout the country.
Associates of the fugitive Moldovan oligarch Ilan Șor were urged to vote for far-right candidate George Simion in the presidential elections in Romania back in May, according to the General Inspectorate of Police of the Republic of Moldova. Moldovan police made public several messages discovered on the phones of those close to Ilan Șor as […]
The month of July was nearly 2 degrees Celsius warmer than normal in Romania, with temperatures exceeding 43 degrees Celsius in the southern Oltenia region and over 40 degrees Celsius in Transylvania. Eleven new heat records were set, and there were also intense rains as well as severe hailstorms, according to the climatological summary published by […]
Romania ranks last in the European Union in terms of circular material usage, with a rate of just 1.3%, according to 2023 public data analyzed by Clean Recycle experts. Comparatively, countries such as the Netherlands (30.6%), Italy (over 20%), and Malta lead the EU rankings. A circular economy is a model of production and consumption […]
A new edition of Art Safari will take place from September 5 to December 14 in Bucharest, featuring a diverse program of art exhibitions. Highlights include "Paris Pallady," showcasing over 70 works by Romanian artist Theodor Pallady alongside pieces by Henri Matisse, in collaboration with Paris museums Musée de l'Orangerie and Musée Henri Matisse, the […]
According to a recent announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romania endorsed the Joint Declaration on the Security and Resilience of Submarine Cables in a Global Digitalized World, in coordination with the United States and European Union partners. The diplomatic effort takes place as allies are concerned with sabotage incidents, cyberattacks, and other forms […]
The media and entertainment industry in Romania is projected to experience steady growth over the next five years, driven primarily by the expansion of digital segments. According to the latest PwC Global Telecommunications, Entertainment & Media Outlook 2025-2029 report, the sector is expected to grow at an average rate of around 2% annually, reaching a […]
