Iohannis: Romania Will Continue To Help Moldova
Romania will continue to help neighboring Moldova, Romania President Klaus Iohannis said Tuesday, adding all steps taken to support Moldovan local authorities and institutions will continue.
“Romania wishes to remain a strategic, serious and credible partner to the Republic of Moldova. At the moment, we have no reason to believe things will change fundamentally in Moldova. On the other hand, we believe Moldova’s best path is the European one,” said Iohannis. (Adevarul)
Basescu Says PMP Will Not Form Alliance With Social Democrats
Former president Traian Basescu, head of the PMP party, said the Social Democratic Party cannot be a partner in any government or majority coalition.
Basescu said at an event for the launch of candidates for Parliament the party rules out any alliances with the Social Democratic Party, because the latter has no interest in modernizing systems, be it education, healthcare or reducing excessive bureaucracy. (Puterea)
Increased Consumption Created More Jobs Abroad, Central Bank Says
Heightened consumption in the latest period has encouraged imports more than domestic production, thus generating jobs abroad rather than domestically, a central bank official said Tuesday.
“Keeping macro-stability is essential,” said central bank deputy governor Lucian Croitoru.
“Increased consumption has created jobs mostly abroad, as imports rose faster than exports. Domestic production was unable to keep up with demand. While we are not against stimulating consumption, we do recommend a gradual application of stimulus measures,” he added. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Romania Launches 2016-2030 Energy Strategy For Public Debate
Romania’s energy strategy for 2016-2030, launched for public debate Tuesday evening, estimates an increase in hydrocarbon imports, especially crude oil, that will cover 25% of domestic consumption in 2030.
The strategy forecasts Romania’s natural gas production will drop towards zero after 2035 and its crude oil production will follow suit after 2045.
“By 2030, we expect to retire around 1,800 MW natural gas based production facilities and 2,400 MW coal-fired facilities, which need to be replaced with new, efficient and flexible capacities.
Romania has a net installed capacity of around 3,650 MW running on natural gas, of which 1,750 MW in cogeneration.
“In the long run, the depletion of hydrocarbon deposits could trigger a rise in imports but these will probably not exceed 25% of domestic consumption in 2030,” the document notes. (Adevarul)
Weather Stays Very Cold Throughout Most Of Romania
Meteorologists announce the weather will remain very cold throughout most of the country, with maximum temperatures ranging from -3 to 8 degrees Celsius.
Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 3 and -7 degrees Celsius.
Snowfall is expected during daytime in the north, west and central parts of the country, turning into sleet during the night.
In Bucharest, maximum temperatures will stand at 7-8 degrees and minimums at -3 to -1. The weather will get warmer on Thursday. (Puterea)