EXPLOSIONS -
\nProsecutors with the High Court of Cassation and Justice in Bucharest have
\ntaken over the investigation in Saturday’s explosions at an LPG filling station
\nin Crevedia near Bucharest. In the wake of the blasts, one person died of a
\nheart attack, one person died to the burns while in hospital and another 60
\nwere injured, mostly firefighters. The first blast occurred as employees of the
\nstation were trying to transfer LPG from one tank to another. The second blast occurred
\nas firefighters were trying to put out the fire. The LPG station was a
\nstorehouse in official documents after its fuel trading license had been
\nsuspended by the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations. The authorities have
\nactivated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in order to transfer victims to
\nburn hospitals abroad. Four victims have been transferred to clinics in Belgium
\nand Italy. A new aircraft is expected to carry burn patients to clinics in
\nAustria and Germany. According to the Health Ministry, 41 people are treated in
\nhospitals in Romania, of which 6 are in intensive care. <\/p>\n
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MOLDOVA -
\nRomania’s president, Klaus Iohannis, conveyed a message marking the National
\nDay of the Republic of Moldova, celebrated 32 years since the proclamation of
\nindependence. Romania stands with Moldova and will continue to support its EU
\naccession, its resilience, its safety and the prosperity of its citizens,
\npresident Iohannis tweeted. In turn, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu conveyed a
\nmessage of congratulations to Moldovan citizens. In 1991, after the failed coup
\nof conservative forces, the Moldovan Parliament convened on August 27 to decide
\nthe future of the country. The vote was followed by the biggest National
\nAssembly. 278 deputies voted in favor of the Declaration of Independence. On
\nMarch 2, 1992, Moldova became a full member of the UN. <\/p>\n
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ENESCU FESTIVAL -
\nThe 26th edition of the George Enescu International Music Festival
\nkicks off on Sunday in Bucharest. For 29 days, 3,500 of the most renowned
\nartists in the world and over 40 orchestras from 16 countries will climb on
\nstage as part of 90 concerts. This year’s theme, Generosity through Music,
\nreflects the fundamental values of the great composer George Enescu and the
\nGeorge Enescu Award he set up in 1913, describing new approaches in the field
\nof social engagement, education, training, inclusion and community-wide
\ncontribution, specific to this artistic event. The Vienna Philharmonic, the
\nConcertgebouw Royal Orchestra of Amsterdam, the National Orchestra of France,
\nthe Tonhalle Orchestra of Zurich, London Symphony Orchestra and the Czech
\nPhilharmonic Orchestras are some of the renowned orchestras that will take part
\nin the festival, alongside such conductors as Cristian M\u0103celaru, the festival’s
\nartistic director, Zubin Mehta, Sir Simon Rattle, Wilson Hermanto, Paavo Jarvi,
\nDelyana Lazarova, Lawrence Foster or Vladimir Jurowski. The George Enescu
\nFestival has been held in Bucharest since 1958, honoring the memory and works of
\nthe great Romanian composer, pianist, violinist and conductor George Enescu.<\/p>\n
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VOLLEY -
\nRomania lost 3-1 to France on Saturday in the round of 16 at the European
\nVolleyball Championships held over August 15 – September 3 in Belgium, Italy,
\nEstonia and Germany. At the 2021 European Championships, hosted by Bulgaria,
\nCroatia, Romania and Serbia, our country ranked second to last. This year
\nRomania ranks in the Top 16. The best result was in 1963, when Romania scooped
\nbronze at home. <\/p>\n
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WEATHER -
\nThe capital-city Bucharest and 19 counties in the south, west and north of
\nRomania are under a code orange alert against extreme heat and thermal
\ndiscomfort, in place until Monday. Temperatures are expected to reach 37
\ndegrees while the temperature-humidity index will exceed the critical level of
\n80 units. On Monday, a code orange alert for extreme heat will cover most of
\nRomania’s territory. Highs will range between 37 and 39 degrees. (VP)<\/p>\n
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