Twelve child patients and 36 of their relatives, all Palestinian citizens were evacuated on Wednesday from Israel by a C-130 Hercules plane belonging to the Romanian Airforces. They will be taken to France and Norway. “A military C-130 Hercules plane belonging to the Romanian Air Force evacuated 12 child patients and 36 of their relatives, Palestinian citizens, from Israel on July 30. After arriving in Bucharest, four patients and six relatives will leave for France by two aircraft of that country, while 8 patients and 30 relatives will fly to Norway by an airplane offered by Slovakiam” the Defense Ministry mentions in a press release. According to the mentioned source, the air transport mission was requested by the Department for Emergency Situations, following a demand made by the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, coordinated by the Emergency Response Coordination Centre, in the context of security situation deteriorated in the Gaza Strip. The medical team which accompanied the evacuated people during the flight to Otopeni was made of medical staff sent by DSU and the National Defense Ministry. The Foreign Ministry also participated in the operation. The transport is the 8th of the kind organized from Gaza and included 12 child patients seriously affected by the lack of access to adequate medical care next to 36 family members. The operation was carried out by the involvement of the Foreign Ministry, with the support of the Romanian Embassy to Tel Aviv, by Romania's Representative Office to Ramallah, of the Defense Ministry, the Interior Ministry- DSU, the Health Ministry and Romanian NGOs, to carry out all taking over activities, transport in Romania, by meansof the Romanian Air Forces and ensuring adequate care during transport. The operation was financially and operationally supported by means of the EC Civil Protection Meachanism, in close cooperation with WHO and relevant Israeli authorities. (Photo:www.mae.ro)
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 […]
