Unit 1 of CNE Cernavoda automatically disconnected from the National Energy System on Friday evening, due to disfunctionalities in the classic part of the unit, without any impact on the nuclear security, informs the National Nuclearelectrica Society (SNN).Unit 1 of CNE Cernavoda with installed power of 700 MW was commissioned in 1996 and delivered, until now, 133 million MWh, representing 9% of the national consumption, on a period of 26 years. Unit 1 prevented the release in the atmosphere of 130million tons of CO2.Nuclearelectrica is the national company for electric, thermal and nuclear fuel energy in Romania, which functions under the authority of the Ministry of Energy, the Romanian state owning 82.49% of the shares, and the other shareholders 17.50% after listing on the stock exchange of the company in 2013. The company contributes to over 18% of the nuclear energy to the total production of energy and with 33% to the total production of energy without CO2 in Romania.The CNE Cernavoda operates two CANDU nuclear units, being two of the most performing units out of the over 400 nuclear units in the world, a factory of nuclear fuel making the integrated cycle of fuel through the acquisition of a processing line for uranium concentrate to support the company long run investment projects.
Authorities in Romania have begun imposing fines for owners of bicycles and electric scooters who do not take out mandatory motor third-party liability insurance (RCA). The new rules have been applicable since November 13, but the Romanian Parliament granted a 30-day grace period until the application of sanctions, according to...
Art Safari will relocate to Amzei Square in central Bucharest in 2026, where it will operate under a new format titled Art Safari New Museum, following more than a decade of pop-up exhibitions hosted in historic buildings across the capital. After 12 years, 17 editions, and more than 1 million visitors, the exhibition platform will […]
In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It's a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols […]
President Nicușor Dan said the “rule of law is not negotiable” and stressed that serious problems affecting the justice system can be resolved, as public concern grows following allegations of corruption highlighted in a recent investigative documentary by Recorder titled “Captured Judiciary.” People
Romanian authorities have reportedly confirmed an increase in “super flu” cases in December after the virus caused unprecedented problems in other European countries. In total, over 3,000 flu cases were reported in Romania in just the first week of December, double the number recorded in the previous week (1,504), Euronews Romania reported. The virus is […]
This autumn, a mature linden tree on the campus of the British School of Bucharest (BSB) was relocated to a new position within the school grounds to make space for the development of new sports facilities. The operation, supervised by two UK specialists from Ruskins Trees & Soil Biology Ltd, represents the first such relocation […]
