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Constanta Casino Rehabilitation Works Set to Begin after Several Failed Auctions

19:00, 15 Ian. 2020
Constanta Mayor Decebal Fagadau announced in press conference held at the defunct Constanta Casino that the city hall will hand over the historical monument to the National Investments Company (CNI) and a constructor for rehabilitation works, after years of failed auctions for the objective.

Romanian Foreign Minister: New Iran Nuclear Deal Needed

18:26, 15 Ian. 2020
Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu stated on Wednesday that a new nuclear deal between the West and Tehran is needed in case the current treaty will not be maintained or overhauled, which should also include aspects of ballistic control.

Two Dead, Twenty Wounded after Shuttle Overturns in Constanta County

16:42, 15 Ian. 2020
Two people died and twenty were wounded in Constanta county on Wednesday, after their shuttle overturned on a national road..Other 20 indiviy, after their shuttle overturned on a national road.

Health Minister Appoints Interim Medicines Agency Chief

18:41, 14 Ian. 2020
Romanian Health Minister Victor Costache appointed Dr. Roxana Stroe as the new interim head of the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of Romania (ANMDMR), until a new full-time chief will be appoint by contest.

Supreme Court Postpones Ruling for Liviu Dragnea’s Appeal in Cassation

17:33, 14 Ian. 2020
Magistrates from Romania’s Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to postpone for January 21 a ruling concerning an appeal in cassation filed by former Social Democratic Party (PSD) Chairman Liviu Dragnea, against a prison sentence for corruption he is currently serving.

Forty Students Require Medical Assistance after Pest Control Action at Arad German High School

17:08, 14 Ian. 2020
At least 40 students from the Adam Muller Guttenbrun High School in Arad required medical assistance on Monday and Tuesday, after they were intoxicated with an unknown substance following a pest control action at the institution.

Treasure Seeker Finds Trove of 500-Year Old Coins in Dambovita County

18:15, 13 Ian. 2020
A trove with almost 1,000 coins dated from the 16th century was found near the town of Saviesti, Dambovita county, by a man from Bucharest with a metal detector, who then contacted authorities to hand over the treasure.

Two Dead, Seven Injured Following Dolj County Crash

15:44, 13 Ian. 2020
Two people died and seven were injured following a traffic accident involving two vehicles in Dolj county on Monday, according to representatives of the local Emergency Services Inspectorate (ISU).

Journalist Cristina Topescu Found Dead at Home, Aged 59

15:14, 13 Ian. 2020
Romanian journalist and former news anchor Cristina Topescu was found dead at her home in the city of Otopeni, Ilfov county, on Sunday evening, Ilfov Police representatives told MEDIAFAX.

Defense Ministry Announces Purchase of Over 900 Wheeled Transport Platforms

20:11, 08 Ian. 2020
Romania’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday the signing of a contract for the purchase of more than 900 wheeled transport platforms for the Romanian Army.

Man Dies in Iasi Apartment Block Fire

20:02, 07 Ian. 2020
One person died in Iasi on Tuesday afternoon after a fire engulfed an apartment block, which prompted the evacuation of tens of residents.

Prime Minister Wants Pact Between Parties for Snap Elections

17:28, 07 Ian. 2020
Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban stated on Monday evening that a pact between political parties is required to trigger the procedure for snap elections, in order to avoid a situation where MPs vote in favor of a new government instead.

Economy Minister Sends Inspection Body to Hunedoara Energy Complex, Mintia Power Plant

20:07, 06 Ian. 2020
Romanian Economy Minister Virgil Popescu decided on Monday to send his Inspection Body to verify the Hunedoara Energy Complex and Mintia Power Plant, amid problems with unpaid salaries and coal production shortages, according to a ministry statement.

Gold Price Surges to Historical High for Second Consecutive Day

18:30, 06 Ian. 2020
Gold prices reached a historical high in Bucharest for a second consecutive trading day on Monday, on the background of international prices reaching their highest levels in the past seven years due to rising geopolitical tensions, according to analysts.