Departamentul Externe

The date of local elections will no longer be set by the Government, but by the Parliament

The Senate has adopted the draft law extending the mayors terms. The terms of the mayors, as well as of the presidents of county councils are extended by a maximum of 6 months from the end of the state of emergency.

Tăriceanu: Authorities hide the number of infections with COVID-19.The figures are just dust in eyes

Călin Popescu Tăriceanu accuses the authorities of hiding the actual number of infections with Covid-19. The ALDE leader says president Klaus Iohannis knows the situation.

Five more deaths, reported by GCS on Wednesday. The toll reaches 362 deaths due to COVID-19

Five more deaths have been reported Wednesday by the Strategic Communication Group (GCS), and the total number reaches 362 people who lost their lives in Romania due to infection with the new coronavirus.

Marcel Ciolacu, undecided on voting in Parliament for prolonging the state of emergency

Marcel Ciolacu says the Social-Democratic Party must decide whether or not to vote in Parliament the extension of the state of emergency, as there are consequences to consider in both situations.He says the Government is incompetent and does not come with solutions for testing, economy, agriculture.

Another five Romanians have died due to coronavirus. Among them, an ambulance driver in the Capital

Five more Romanians have died from coronavirus in Romania, with a total of 351 deaths. Among the dead is a 53-year-old man, a private ambulance driver carrying patients on dialysis.

Parliament’s members will vote on Iohannis’s decree on extending the state of emergency on Thursday

The Parliament has been convened for Thursday to vote on the decree to extend the state of emergency. The vote will be given online.

Marcel Vela: The extension of the state of emergency depends on us all

Interior minister Marcel Vela says that extending the state of emergency depends on the number of illnesses with COVID-19, but also on the attitude of the Romanians regarding the measures of personal hygiene and a correct estimation of the period cannot be announced.

Klaus Iohannis extends the state of emergency for another 30 days: The danger has not passed

President Klaus Iohannis has announced on Tuesday the extension of the state of emergency on Romania's territory for another 30 days, saying that there are no signs of slowing down the epidemic, and "the number of infected people and the deaths caused are increasing daily in an alert pace".

Letter to the prime minister from political leaders: They request meetings to restart the economy

Social-Democratic Party (PSD) president Marcel Ciolacu has announced on Monday that he sent a letter to prime minister Ludovic Orban, signed by four other political leaders, requesting to the head of the Executive to meet regularly to restart the economy.

Another 45 tons of medical equipment will arrive in Romania in the next days

Several Ministry of Defence aircraft will bring medical equipment purchased from South Korea to Romania over the next four days. The acquisition was made by the Romanian state, and the equipment will be distributed to hospitals throughout the country.

Official: To date, 47 Romanian citizens abroad have died of COVID-19

Since the beginning of the epidemic of COVID-19 and up to this moment, 47 Romanian citizens abroad, 13 in Italy, 11 in France, 12 in the UK, seven in Spain, two in Germany, one in Belgium and one in Sweden have died, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) has announced.

Four new deaths reported by authorities due to COVID-19. The official toll reaches 318 dead

Four new deaths due to coronavirus infection have been reported by the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) on Monday. In total, 318 people died in Romania due to COVID-19.

Şcolile din New York vor rămâne închise pentru restul anului şcolar. „Cea mai mare greşeală pe care o putem face acum este să relaxăm măsurile”

Primarul din New York, Bill de Blasio, a anunţat că şcolile publice din oraş vor rămâne închise pentru restul anului academic, relatează postul CNBC.

GCS: Another four Romanians confirmed with COVID-19 have died abroad

According to the Strategic Communication Group, four more Romanians confirmed with COVID-19 have died abroad, the number of deaths registered in the diaspora reaching 42.

The Justice Ministry announces the confirmation of the second case of COVID-19 in the institution

The Ministry of Justice (MJ) has announced, on Thursday night, the confirmation of a second case of COVID-19, an employee from the litigation department. Earlier on Thursday, the institution was evacuated after the first case of infection had been confirmed.

Romania: 265 new cases of coronavirus. The number of infected persons reaches 5.467

The Strategic Communication Group announced on Friday that 265 new cases of persons confirmed with COVID-19 have been registered in the last 24 hours, the total number of Romanians diagnosed reaching 5.467.

Tăriceanu urges the Goverment to act in order to restart the economy: We need to return to work

ALDE president Călin Popescu Tăriceanu calls on the Government to take measures to restart the economy and accuses the government officials of refusing any discussion regarding the measures to be taken so that the Romanians return to work after Easter.

Two more deaths in patients with COVID-19. These are two women from Vrancea and Bucharest

Two more deaths in patients confirmed with COVID-19 have been announced on Thursday by the Strategic Communication Group. The death toll in Romania reaches 229.

Thirty-seven Romanians died from COVID-19 abroad / 651 have been infected

In total, 651 Romanians in the diaspora have been diagnosed with infection with the new coronavirus, and another 37 died from this disease, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) announced on Wednesday.

GCS: 344 new cases confirmed in the last 24 hours. In Romania, there are 4.761 infected persons

As of Wednesday, in Romania, 4.761 cases of people infected with COVID-19 virus have been confirmed, 344 of them in the last 24 hours, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS) announces. About one third of the confirmed ones, respectively 1.430, are from Suceava county.

Klaus Iohannis calls on Romanians to stay at homes for Easter: It’s very, very important

President Klaus Iohannis has called again on Romanians to stay at homes for Easter, this measure being very important to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On Sunday, Catholic believers will celebrate the Easter.

Starea de sănătate a premierului Boris Johnson, după a doua noapte petrecută la terapie intensivă

Johnson, care a fost testat pozitiv în urmă cu aproape două săptămâni, a fost dus duminică seara la spitalul „St Thomas„, deoarece avea febră mare şi tuse, însă starea sa s-a deteriorat luni şi a ajuns la terapie intensivă. Liderul britanic în vârstă de 55 de ani a primit oxigen, dar nu a fost pus […]

GCS: 360 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Romania. The number reaches 4.417

The Strategic Communication Group has announced on Tuesday that 360 new cases confirmed with the new coronavirus have been registered in the last 24 hours, the total number of infected persons being 4.417. Of these, 460 people were cured and discharged.

Romania: The number of coronavirus deaths reaches 182

The number of coronavirus deaths has increased to 182 in Romania, with victims being over 55 years old.

Fourteen doctors and nurses have left Romania for Italy

Fourteen doctors and nurses have left Romania today for Italy, to support doctors in the fight against coronavirus.

Klaus Iohannis: Next week I will issue a decree to extend the state of emergency

President Klaus Iohannis has announced on Monday that he will issue a decree next week to extend the state of emergency with another month. There are things moving, but, drawing the line, we have come to the conclusion that it is necessary to extend the state of emergency, said the president.

Infections with the new coronavirus exceed 4.000 in Romania

Infections with the new coronavirus have exceeded 4.000 cases in Romania. Since the last information sent by the Strategic Communication Group, 193 other cases of illness have been registered.

Six new deaths in persons confirmed with COVID-19. The death toll reaches 157

The Strategic Communication Group has announced on Monday morning that six new deaths have been registered in Romania in people confirmed with the new coronavirus. The death toll reaches 157.

Nelu Tătaru: We have 3.183 confirmed cases of coronavirus

Health minister, Nelu Tătaru, has announced on Friday that in Romania there are 3.183 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 281 people have been declared cured.

Iohannis:On Easter, we will be with our loved ones but from a distance.There will be difficult weeks

Romania's president, Klaus Ionahnnis, on Friday called on Romanians to stay at home and asked those abroad not to come to the country for holidays. "There will come moments with a great emotional load, which will test our solidarity and unity", said the president.

Institute for Public Health: The red zones list has been updated, it contains 12 countries

The list of countries considered "red zones" has been updated on Thursday, announces the National Institute of Public Health (INPS). It contains 12 countries, compared to five until now. The new list will come into effect on Friday.

Romania: 2.738 cases of COVID-19 / 278 newly confirmed cases. 94 people died

By Thursday, in Romania, 2.738 people have been confirmed with coronavirus, 278 new cases have been registered and 94 people have lost their lives due to complications caused by COVID-19, announces the Strategic Communication Group (GCS).

Iohannis had a phone conversation with his Italian counterpart about the crisis caused by the virus

President Klaus Iohannis has spoken on the phone with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella about the epidemiological crisis generated by the coronavirus. As a sign of solidarity, the Presidential Administration will light Cotroceni Palace on Thursday evening in the colors of the Italian flag.

The Romanian Government considers quitting physicians to lose their right to practice the profession

The Government plans to ban the free practice and extend the notice period for resigning doctors. The announcement has been made by prime minister Ludovic Orban. Dozens of doctors have recently resigned, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tăriceanu: I think the ruling officials do not tell the whole truth about the crisis we are in

ALDE leader Călin Popescu Tăriceanu believes that the governors do not tell the whole truth about the crisis we are in and ask them to be honest with the Romanians. For his part, PMP leader Eugen Tomac called for the creation of a portal with real-time information on the coronavirus outbreak.

Three more deaths in patients infected with Covid-19. The death toll reaches 85

The Strategic Communication Group announced three new deaths in Romania in patients confirmed with the new coronavirus on Wednesday. These are patients between the ages of 45 and 82, from Bucharest and Timiş. The total number of deaths registered in Romania reaches 85.

Klaus Iohannis has signed the law that provides for higher fines for false calls to 112 number

President Klaus Iohannis, on Tuesday, has signed into law the provisions which increase the penalties for false or abusive calls to the unique emergency number. Thus, the fines reach 4.000 lei, and if the deed is repeated to 8.000 lei.

GCS: 2.245 Romanians infected with COVID-19 virus. 220 healed, 69 dead

The Strategic Communication Group has announced on Tuesday that in Romania there are 2.245 persons infected with COVID-19, with 293 cases more than on Monday. 220 people were declared healed, and 69 died.

Three other Romanians abroad confirmed with COVID-19 have died

Three other Romanians in the diaspora, confirmed with the new coronavirus, have died. The number of deaths registered abroad has reached 19 on Tuesday, three more than those reported on Monday by the Strategic Communication Group.

Hospitals could be equipped with rooms from where the coronavirus does not spread

Hospitals in Romania may soon be equipped with rooms with negative pressure, in which coronavirus cannot spread.