Counterfeit footwear discovered by Constantza border police
A huge shipment of suspected counterfeit shoes was discovered in the south-eastern Romanian port of Constantza on Wednesday. The discovery is worth 6.4 million euros, according to Romanian police sources. The China-made shoes were discovered in containers for expected sale in the capital Bucharest stores. Romanian law enforcement officials discovered almost 13,500 pairs of sport shoes as Nike Air and other top athletic shoes – a key target for counterfeiters. Romanian officials opened a criminal case on the matter. Despite international efforts to stop counterfeiting, a lack of consummer knowledge and an increase of online shopping allow crooks to dupe unsuspecting people out of jobs, profits and safety of their families. The dangers of buying counterfeit products are not always obvious. There are economic impacts, legal implications and health and safety risks important to know before you buy.
Romanian lawmakers expected to ban energy drinks and e-cigarettes sales to minors
Romanian lawmakers are expected to ban the sale of energy drinks and e-cigarettes to minors after descovering how easily children can access such products. Two bills submitted on Tuesday also include provisions allowing educational institutions to take measures against such habits. The project of banning e-cigarettes came following talks with school delegates who put forward their complaints about the issue. E-cigarettes are a disruptive innovation raising new questions for health professionals and policy makers. An increasing prevalence of smoking among middle schoolers from Romanian rural areas, and a high prevalence of using e-cigarettes, is a good reason to implement health education programs targeting both smoking prevention and use of e-cigarettes.
Romania expected to exceed 1,000 km. milestone of highway and traffic expressway
Romania will exceed the milestone of 1,000 km. of motorway and expressway routes foloowing the opening next week of a 14 km.- section of the A3 motorway – Transylvania linking the Nușfalău community to Suplacu of Barcău. In another move, first tens of kilometers of the Bucharest belt – AO highway will open next month, according to a steatment of Romanian Transport Minister Sorin Grindeanu on Wednesday. And more, 10 of the 20 km. of the route between Corbeanca and Afumați, and another 10 km. ring between Jilava and Bragadiru will open soon, Mr. Grindeanu said. First sectors of a highway linking Romanian south-eastern cities of Ploiești and Buzău are expected to open in 2024.
Alexandru Danga
