Teleorman County Under Red Code Alert For Floods Until Tuesday
A red code alert for flooding remains valid for Teleorman county (southern Romania) until Tuesday evening, at 6 p.m., according to Romanian weather and waters management authorities.
The warning, which targets the rivers of Vedea, Teleorman and Cainelui, will be further detailed and updated depending on the hydrological situation in the region. (Evenimentul Zilei)
CFR Marfa To Transport 2.4M Tons Of Coal For CET Govora
Romanian freight railway carrier CFR Marfa won the auction organized by thermal energy producer and supplier CET Govora for the transport of 2.4 million tons of coal, based on a one-year contract.
End-March, CFR Marfa started massive layoffs for 2,500 employees, in accordance with Romania’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Romanian Government and the IMF agreed to subject CFR Marfa to an aggressive restructuring process and continue the privatization with a strategic investor. (Adevarul)
Local Politicians Wish Romanians Happy Easter On Facebook
Local politicians “reunited” on Facebook in 2014 as well to wish Romanians a blessed and happy Easter.
President Traian Basescu posted several photos on Facebook which pictured him showing his baby granddaughter how to tap Easter eggs. The pics were accompanied by the message “Christ is Risen!”.
Social democrat senator Mircea Geoana posted a video message on Facebook on the Easter eve, wishing Romanians love, peace and harmony. (Adevarul)