Foreign Ministry Issues Warning For Romanians Traveling To Bulgaria
The Foreign Affairs Ministry informed Romanians wishing to travel to Bulgaria that, as of January 31, 2017, certain amendments regarding the payment method of the toll road for the use of Bulgarian road infrastructure became effective.Starting January 31, vehicles reaching a border crossing point to Bulgaria can continue their trips after the payment of a toll road for the relevant vehicle category at the specialized unit of the Customs Agency at the border crossing point.
Romanians facing such a situation may require consular assistance at the phone numbers of the Romanian Embassy to Sofia: +35929712858 and +35929733510. For emergency situations, Romanians may use the emergency number of Romania’s diplomatic mission in Sofia: +359879440758. (Puterea)
Romania’s Waste Recycling And Composting Levels Reach 16%, Way Below EU Average A report of the European Commission reveals that Romania has very low waste recycling and composting levels.The report also speaks about problems regarding air quality in Romania. Thus, emissions of air pollutants dropped significantly, falling within the „national ceilings of emissions applicable currently.”
The European Commission urged Romania to enhance efforts in order to comply with the EU standards regarding air quality. (Adevarul)
Weather Report: Code Yellow Warning For Snowfall Weather authorities issued on Tuesday (February 7), a code yellow warning for snowfall valid between February 7 (3 p.m.) and February 8 (11 a.m.).During the mentioned interval, snow is expected in the counties of Suceava, Botosani, Neamt and Iasi, as well as in the mountains areas of the counties of Bacau and Vrancea, where snow layers will reach 10-20 cm.
“In western, north-western and central regions, there will be rain, sleet and light snowfall. In southern and south-eastern regions (including capital Bucharest), there will be mainly rain and, starting Wednesday afternoon (February 8), rain will turn into sleet and snow,” weather authorities also said. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Parliament Adopts 2017 Draft Budget The Romanian Parliament on Tuesday adopted the draft laws on the state budget and the social insurance budget for 2017.The draft on the state budget was adopted by 208 votes to 105, and that of the social insurance budget was adopted by 208 votes to 107.
The 2017 budget will keep within the under 3 percent of the GDP budget deficit target, said Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu.
“(…) The budget draft for 2017 is configures on a macroeconomic framework with a GDP value of 815.195 billion lei and a 5.2 percent economic growth. The cash budget deficit is estimated at 2.96 of the GDP, while the ESA deficit stands at 2.98 percent of the GDP, keeping within the under 3 percent of the GDP budget deficit target, according to the Maastricht Treaty,” Grindeanu told the Parliament plenary meeting. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Senate Chairman Calin Tariceanu Says Not In Favor Of A ROMEXIT Senate Chairman Calin Popescu-Tariceanu said the statements made within some TV shows were ”distorted and used as propaganda,” adding he rejects the ”manipulations” in some publications alleging he supports a Romexit.Tariceanu said he deeply regrets that the statements he made within some TV shows were distorted and used for a propaganda meant only to trigger instability and tension.
Tariceanu wrote on his Facebook page that Romania must be a strong member of the European Union. (Puterea)