Hydrologists raised the flood alert this morning to the most severe
Hydrologists raised the flood alert, this morning, to the most severe. It is a red code for the rivers in the southeastern area of Constanţa county, located south of the Danube-Black Sea Canal. Flooding and exceeding the danger levels are forecast on these watercourses. The now casting warning will expire at 12:00. Specialists note that dangerous hydrological phenomena can occur with greater intensity also on some small rivers in the coastal area.
President Klaus Iohannis will pay an official visit to Chișinau, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu
President Klaus Iohannis will pay an official visit to Chișinau tomorrow, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu. The visit also takes place in the context in which, on August 31, Romania and the Republic of Moldova celebrate the Day of the Romanian Language. Klaus Iohannis will send to Chișinau a firm message of support and encouragement for the authorities and citizens of the Republic of Moldova, in the effort of reform, democratization, irreversible implementation of the principles of the rule of law and securing the European path – announces the Presidential Administration. Also, President Iohannis will appeal to all international partners for continued assistance to the Republic of Moldova, on all levels, especially in the context of the war of aggression waged by Russia against Ukraine and all the risks arising from this complex security situation.
Romania supports the adoption of new sanctions against Russia
Romania supports the adoption of new sanctions against Russia. At the Brussels meeting of European foreign ministers with their Ukrainian counterpart, Romanian minister Luminița Odobescu emphasized that the pressure on Moscow must be maintained and the military and energy support given to Ukraine must be continued. The issue of military aid to Kiev will also be discussed today by the defense ministers of the European Union countries.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luminița Odobescu, emphasized that it is important to continue the European Union’s support for Ukraine, especially in the military field. On the other hand, the head of Romanian diplomacy referred to the need to maintain support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in the energy sector.
Luminița Odobescu: We also discussed the need to support Ukraine in terms of energy infrastructure and preparation for the coming winter, it is very important, because this directly affects the population and, as is known, Romania also supports Ukraine in this field, in close coordination with our support for the Republic of Moldova.
During the meeting in Brussels, the Romanian foreign minister reiterated the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia and expressed himself in favor of the rapid adoption of a new sanctions regime.
The Coalition of Organizations of Patients with Chronic Diseases from Romania joins the National Disability Council Federation
The Coalition of Organizations of Patients with Chronic Diseases from Romania joins the Federation of the National Disability Council in its efforts to defend the rights of people with such diseases, who are declared to be „deeply” affected by the changes in the public pension system. The coalition announces that it will also participate in the protests, as a sign of solidarity with people with disabilities and demands that the injustice that the legislative amendment does to these people be corrected. In a press release, it is stated that the current law does not recognize the differentiated contributions of people with disabilities, so their pensions have been substantially reduced. People with disabilities who have contributed to the pension system with significant efforts, overcoming physical, psychological and social barriers, are now penalized, states the Coalition of Organizations of Patients with Chronic Diseases.
RADOR – Alexandra Ionita
