Romanian authorities intensify border control activities
Romanian authorities have intensified border control activities now performing thorough checks of individuals and vehicles entering and leaving the country. Romanian Border Police has announced the measure has temporary character and aims to prevent terror suspects coming from conflict zones transiting the Romanian territory. Due to thorough checks, long queues of especially heavy vehicles have formed at Romania’s western borders today, according to Radio Romania’s local correspondent
New PM Dacian Cioloş met with US Ambassador Hans Klemm
Promoting security, rule of law and prosperity for the citizens represent priorities of the US Embassy in relation to Romania, according to Washington’s representative Ambassador Hans Klemm who had a meeting with Romania’s new Prime Minister Dacian Cioloş. The US Ambassador has stated in a press release that the United States will remain Romania’s ally, strategic partner and close friend. At the same time, His Excellency announced the US Embassy will co-operate with the current Cabinet to consolidate the Strategic Partnership between the two countries, including its economic and trade components, Radio Romania reported.
Romania’s Presidency marked 25th anniversary of Universal Children’s Day
Universal Children’s Day is marked on November 20 since 1954 and Romania marks 25 years since it signed the UN Convention. President Klaus Iohannis has invited 120 children today at Cotroceni Palace for the anniversary. The chief of state pointed out the importance of education and the contribution of its youngest beneficiaries for a solid, ambitious and longterm vision on the education system.
Klaus Iohannis: I would like us to come up with a true reform, with profound changes as, unfortunately, the education system in Romania is not suffering from a lack of reform, but from being worn out by its chronic „reformitis” since the Revolution. We’ve had many, we’ve had scores of education ministers and each of them tried to implement a reform or two. Another reform for reform’s sake is not something I wish for. What I wish for is a large, longterm public debate followed by serious changes that can be accounted for and can produce results.
Death toll after Bucharest club fire rises to 58
Three weeks after the nightclub fire tragedy in Bucharest, death toll counted 58 victims last night, when a young woman hospitalized in a German clinic passed away. The family contacted Romania’s Consulate in Bonn for arrangements to repatriate the body. Currently, 44 other persons injured in the fire are receiving medical care in hospitals across Bucharest and 11 are still in critical or serious condition, Radio Romania reported.
In a special event hosted today by Gaudeamus Book Fair, Romfilatelia – the Romanian philatelic institution – has launched a special postage stamp issue called „Angel Tears” honoring the fire victims.
Help line for families separated by economic migration launched by „Save the Children!” organization
According to official data, more than 70.000 children in Romania have their parents working abroad. However, UNICEF estimates a much higher real number reaching almost 350.000. Most of the time, economic migration causes true family dramas. Marking November 20 as the Universal Children’s Day, „Save the Children!” organization in Romania has launched a project dedicated to parents and children affected by economic migration but also to those looking after the children left at home. A help line and online platform are going to provide judicial and psychological assistance. Information campaign caravans are also going to be sent in Romanian counties most affected by these social dramas, Radio Romania reported.
300 local and foreign publishing houses at Gaudeamus International Book Fair
Romexpo exhibit center in Bucharest is hosting the largest book fair in Romania – Gaudeamus International Book Fair – organized by the public radio. More than 300 publishing houses, both local and foreign ones, are presenting their offers and announce discounts reaching almost 80% in some cases. Dozens of events were scheduled today – conferences, debates and book launches. Many public figures have visited the fair since its opening on Thursday alongside book lovers. The fair is going to end on Sunday, November 22nd.
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