August 12, 2017
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Newsroom, 12.08.2017, 14:05
HEAT Romania is in for another hot day. Meteorologists have issued a code orange alert for heat in two counties in southern Romania and a code yellow alert for another 24 counties and the capital Bucharest. The discomfort index is expected to rise above 80 while maximum temperatures will be ranging between 38-39 degrees Centigrade. There were 33 degrees in Bucharest at noon. Thunderstorms and even hail are expected in western regions in the evening as well as heavy rainfalls in 19 counties until Sunday at noon.
RADIO The resort of Mamaia on the Black Sea coast will today be seeing the 100th edition of the Gaudeamus Book Fair staged by Radio Romania. Another major event is marking 50 years since Radio Holiday started its summer broadcasts. The fair is waiting for locals and tourists alike with an attractive book offer as well as numerous publishing events and contests. Over August 12th and 15th, Radio Romania Orchestras are giving free open air concerts of classical, pop and traditional music.
EGGS The Romanian Poultry Breeders Union is giving assurances the eggs selling on the Romanian market are safe for consumption and that chicken farms in Romania aren’t using fipronil — the insecticide that caused the closing down of hundreds of farms in the EU and the withdrawal of millions of eggs from the EU markets. The authorities are monitoring the situation and are regularly taking samples. On Thursday in western Romania, inspectors with the National Food Safety Authority seized a ton of contaminated liquid yolk coming from Germany. According to the European Commission, 15 EU countries and other two non-EU states, Switzerland and Hong Kong have been affected by the contaminated-eggs scandal.
MEASLES The number of measles cases in Romania is dropping, according to official data. Only 38 new cases have been reported this week as compared to 108 last week. Since last year Romania has been affected by a measles outbreak that killed 32 people and infected 85 hundred others. According to Health Minister Florian Bodog the outbreak is the result of public policies on vaccination. The authorities in Bucharest have this week passed a draft law on vaccination, which is to get Parliament approval and due to come into effect on January 1st 2018.
TENNIS The women’s tennis tournament in Toronto, a competition with 2.4 million dollars in prize money has been disrupted by the heavy rain falls that prevented two matches from being played. The match pitching Romanian Simona Halep against Caroline Garcia of France has been rescheduled for this afternoon. Also the match between Garbine Muguruza of Spain and Elina Svitolina of Ukraine was interrupted after the first set won by Muguruza. In the other two quarters, Danish Caroline Wozniacki has defeated present world leader Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic and will meet Sloane Stephens of the USA for a place in the finals. Sloane comes after a victory against Czech Lucie Safarova.
HOLIDAY The Romanian authorities have taken a series of measures allowing the Romanians to enjoy the mini-holiday of Saint Mary, which is also the Romanian Navy Day. Over 24 thousand troops of the Interior Ministry are assuring the public order, road safety and traffic towards the seaside and the mountain resorts. The Transport Ministry has added new trains and more rail personnel. Over August 12th and 15th Romania will be seeing over 200 religious, cultural and military ceremonies and services devoted to Navy Day, celebrated in the Romanian sea port of Constanta on the same day with the Dormition of the Mother of God, protector of the sailors.
