Production Of New Influenza Vaccine Kicks Off
The formula for the new influenza vaccine, valid for the 2015/2016 season, has already been sent to large producers, said doctor Victor Olsavszky, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Romania.
According to Olsavszky, influenza vaccination is first recommended for healthcare workers because they are one of the important vectors in transmitting the viruses.
Olsavszky also said it is highly important that doctors and medical assistants get vaccinated against the flu. (Adevarul)
Firms Participating In Metrorex Auction File Contestations
Two companies have filed complaints at the National Contestation Settlement Board (CNSC) regarding a decision of Bucharest subway transport operator Metrorex to declare Spanish firm CAF winner of an auction although its price was 20% higher.
CAF won the auction targeting the acquisition of some 50 subway trains needed for the fifth mainline linking Drumul Taberei to Eroilor, people close to the matter said.
The two contestations were filed by French company Alstom and Romanian company Astra Vagoane Arad. (Romania Libera)
Extreme Weather Caused EUR12B Loss For Romania In Last 42 Years
Extreme weather conditions caused Romania to lose EUR12 billion over the last 42 years, said Ion Sandu, general manager of the National Meteorological Administration (ANM), citing a report of the United Nations (UN).
World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the entry into force in 1950 of the convention that created the World Meteorological Organization. The day also highlights the huge contribution that National Meteorological and Hydrological Services make to the safety and well-being of society.
“Extreme weather has caused loss of $2,300 billion worldwide over the last 42 years. Romania saw an average temperature of 8.8 degrees Celsius between 1961 and 1990, and of 9.3 degrees Celsius between 1980 and 2014, which translates into an increase of 0.5 degrees. Extreme weather conditions caused loss of EUR12 billion for Romania in the last 42 years”, according to Sandu. (Puterea)
Senate Passes Bill Regulating Online Gambling
Romanian senators have passed a bill enabling online gambling operators to get licensed and pay taxes.
Gambling in Romania was first regulated in 2009 by adopting emergency ordinance 77/2009, but no license was issued for this type of activity.
Romania set up in 2013the National Office for Gambling tasked with licensing the operators, as well as regulating and monitoring the gambling activity. (Adevarul)
Iohannis And Ponta Attend Presentation Of Interior Ministry’s 2014 Activity Report
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Prime Minister Victor Ponta on Monday attended the presentation of the Interior Ministry’s activity report for 2014.
Iohannis and Ponta voiced out their opinions regarding the ministry’s activity so far and the things that could be done to improve its activity.
Iohannis said he will plead for decent salaries and labor conditions for people in law enforcement.
The ministry’s activity report was presented by Interior Minister Gabriel Oprea. The event was also attended by Defense Minister Mircea Dusa, Justice Minister Robert Cazanciuc, Transport Minister Ioan Rus, the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) director Eduard Hellvig and prosecutor general Laura Codruta Kovesi. (Puterea)