The government approved, in Wednesday's sitting, the postponement until October 1, 2023 of the closure of the 660 MW lignite-based energy groups Rovinari 3 and Turceni 7 and their related mining operations, belonging to the Oltenia S. A. Energy Compound (CEO), in order not to endanger the proper functioning of the National Energy System, a government press release reads."The decision was made according to the provisions of Law no. 334/2022 which specifies that in a situation of energy crisis, the Government of Romania, at the proposal of the Ministry of Energy, can approve, by decision, the postponement of the closure of some energy capacities operating on coal and related mining operations or the restart of closed energy groups and related mining operations, in compliance with environmental legislation and the deadline for completing the decarbonization of the energy sector provided for in art. 3 and in correlation with the measures contained in the emergency plans related to the energy sector," the Government also says.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
