Ebola Scare Reaches Romania
A 51-year old man suspected of being infected with Ebola virus was admitted to the National Institute “Matei Bals” in Bucharest.
The man, who is from the city of Ploiesti, recently returned from Nigeria where he had been working for several months.
According to medical sources, the man is displaying symptoms of fever, nausea, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Doctors say his symptoms might indicate either Ebola or other disease, like malaria. (Adevarul)
Romania Renewable Capacity Seen Growing 57% In 2015
Romania’s renewable power capacity is expected to increase 57.4% to some 7,000 megawatts in 2015, from 5,750 MW projected by the end of this year, according to estimates from the Energy Department.
Over the past years, the installed renewable capacity has been growing at a faster pace than initially estimated, despite the government’s decision to cut back on its support for green energy producers.
At the end of 2013, the renewable capacity reached 4.350 MW, from 2,300 MW in the previous year. The authorities had estimated an increase of around 1,000 MW for last year.
By the end of 2015, the total installed capacity is expected to reach 6,850 MW. (Curierul National)
Romania Resumes Procedures To Select New Private Investor In Nuke Project
Romanian state-run nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica (SNN.RO) said it will set up a new company, at the end of August, for the construction of two reactors at the nuclear power plant in Cernavoda.
The old company which was supposed to finance the construction will be disbanded and Nuclearelectrica’s share in the respective firm will be transferred to the new company. (Romania Libera)
Commissioner Dacian Ciolos Speaks About Common Agricultural Policy
European Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Ciolos said, with respect to Russia’s banning food imports from the EU, that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has “new and modern” instruments, including reserves in case of a crisis, to support producers.
Ciolos said he is confident in the capacity of the European agricultural sector “to rapidly shift to new markets and opportunities,” but thinks it needs support to “make this transition as easy as possible.” (Adevarul)
Christian Liberal Alliance To Designate Klaus Iohannis As Its Presidential Candidate
Sibiu mayor and Liberal Party head, Klaus Iohannis, is polling higher than Catalin Predoiu, therefore, the Christian Liberal Alliance will designate Iohannis as its candidate at the presidential elections due in November.
The members of the Liberal and Democratic Liberal parties convene Monday to designate their joint presidential candidate. (Adevarul)