MEP Catalin Ivan Calls On Daily Express To Stop Crusading Against Romanian Migrants
Catalin Ivan, leader of the Romanian delegation of socialists and democrats in the European Parliament, called on British newspaper Daily Express to stop crusading against the migration of Romanians and Bulgarians to the UK.
The Romanian MEP said the newspaper’s articles call for the breaking of EU law and expressed discontent toward the “negative and unacceptable fear the campaign associates with Romanian citizens”.
Over 35,000 people signed an online petition Daily Express put out last week calling on the British government to place strict controls on migration from the EU. (Curierul National)
Central Bank Cuts Key Rate By 25 Bps To Record Low Of 4%
Romania’s central bank lowered its main monetary policy rate by 25 basis points to a new all-time low of 4% a year, in line with market expectations.
It was the fourth consecutive cut this year. The central bank has resumed its monetary easing cycle in July, on the back of lower inflationary pressures.
The bank left its minimum reserve requirements unchanged at 15% for Romanian-leu denominated liabilities and at 20% for foreign currency liabilities. (Jurnalul National)
Parliament Validates Financial Supervisory Authority Board Members
Romania’s Parliament assembled in plenary validated Tuesday the members of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).
Opposition democrat liberals refused to take part in the vote saying they would not vouch for the ruling Social Liberal Union’s abuse of power in politically subordinating ASF.
Lawmakers decided the ASF board will consist of Dan-Radu Rusanu (president), Daniel Daianu (first vice-president), Mircea Ursache (vice-president), Corneliu Modoveanu (vice-president), Ion Giurescu (vice-president), Marian Sarbu, Albin Biro, Gheorghe Marcu, and Marian Mirzac. (Puterea)
Cardiovascular Illnesses Cause A 50% Death Rate Among Men
Over 50% of deaths registered among men in Romania were caused by cardiovascular illnesses, according to a European statistic.
Heart disease is the main cause of death in Europe, killing over 4 million people each year. The death rate is generally higher in Central and Eastern Europe.
In nine countries, including Romania, cardiovascular illnesses are responsible for a death rate of around 50% among male patients,” MediHelp International said in a press release. (Jurnalul National)
Weather Advisory: Rain, Sleet, Snow Starting Wednesday Morning
The weather will get colder in most regions of Romania as of Wednesday morning, according to an advisory issued by the National Meteorology Administration.
Most regions will get rainfall, with up to 35 liters/sqm, and sleet, snow and gusty wind of over 80 km/hour are expected in mountain areas from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning.
In Bucharest the weather will stay warmer than usual for this time of year but rain showers are expected in the evening. Maximum temperatures will be around 23 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures will be between 7 and 9 degrees. (Romania Libera)