Romania has the highest rate of citizens who own the homes they live in
Romania has the highest rate of citizens who own the homes they live in. Eurostat data show that approximately 95% of Romanians own their own homes, while the European average is below 70 percent. At the other extreme, the highest rate of those living in rented houses is in Germany, over 50%.
Congested customs due to the protests of transporters from Poland and Slovakia
At this time, the trucks wait 12 hours upon exiting the country in Halmeu Customs with Ukraine, more than 8 hours in Vărfşand, on the border with Hungary, and almost 3 in Siret. Borders have been congested for several days after Ukrainian drivers reconfigured their routes due to protests from carriers in Poland and Slovakia. The Border Police reports that they are working at the maximum capacity allowed by the infrastructure, that the control personnel have been supplemented and that joint measures to streamline traffic have been discussed with the Ukrainian side.
Nine people from Alba are being investigated for game poaching
Nine people from Alba are being investigated for game poaching, after allegedly organizing hunting parties between June and December without having authorization. Following some searches, sums of money, hunting trophies, game meat, but also animal traps and firearms were discovered. Two men were detained, and investigations continue, RRA correspondent Andreea Bogdan reports./aboboc
