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Unique in Europe, the project organized and carried out by the National Network of Museums highlights the Romanian rural cultural heritage, by bringing together, presenting and promoting more than 136 museum objectives, educational and cultural events and programs from Romania, available free of charge to visitors from the second part of the day of August 31, until midnight.Sursa: noapteamueelor-la-sate.ro

Rediscovering heritage: Night of Museums in the Villages

The Night of Museums in the Villages will take place on Saturday, August 31, in more than 128 localities, from 31 counties of Romania. Unique in Europe, the project organized and carried out by the National Network of Museums highlights the Romanian rural cultural heritage, by bringing together, presenting and promoting more than 136 museum objectives, educational and cultural events and programs from Romania, available free of charge to visitors from the second part of the day of August 31, until midnight.

Mr. Aurel Cazacu pointed out: "In my opinion, even if we are under the umbrella of NATO, we must equip ourselves militarily, because that endowment has three purposes: deterring the enemy, increasing the confidence of the population and economic development".

Aurel Cazacu: "If the Russians attack us, we only have ammunition for two or three days"

The defense industry in our country does not produce as much as it is needed, and this fact leaves us exposed to an armed attack from Russia, military expert Aurel Cazacu, former director general of Romarm, told us.

Nicu Fălcoi stated: "Over time, the defense industry in Romania has been deeply politicized. People who were not only businessmen were put in charge of the companies subordinated to Romarm, who did not know how to bring such a company to profit. That's why most of the state companies in the defense industry are losing money, the Minister of Economy, Radu Oprea, came up with a strategy regarding this field, but it's a statement of good intentions and that's about it".

Nicu Fălcoi: "The only solution is the privatization of state companies in the defense industry"

The only solution is the privatization of the state companies in the defense industry subordinated to Romarm, if we want this sector of economic activity to modernize and become a competitive one, deputy Nicu Fălcoi (USR), vice-president of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, told us , former military pilot.

Although manufacturing more weapons and increasing ammunition stockpiles are expensive, NATO member states have the financial resources to do so according to a recent report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies which states that "overall, total NATO spending increased by 11% in 2024 , compared to 3 percent in 2023," and that the increase was larger among NATO's European members, "which increased their combined military spending by 19 percent in real terms in 2024."

The war in Ukraine - financial boom for European defense companies

Longer-term concerns about how Russia is acting not only on the front in Ukraine, but also in the Middle East and the Far East have led European NATO member states to embark on an extensive program to increase their own weapons stockpiles, fact that turned into a real financial boom for companies in the defense industry, according to Euronews and the BBC.

The study carried out by researchers from CIMATEC in Brazil, in collaboration with Rutgers University in the USA, identified a phase transition in the spike protein structure of SARS-CoV-2.

The end of the pandemic, researched by scientists

Recent research published in The European Physical Journal B offers an interesting explanation for the sharp decline in deaths from Covid-19 in the United States between August 2022 and March 2023. Although vaccines have played a crucial role in fighting the pandemic, it appears that a change in the molecular structure of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 was a decisive factor in reducing the severity of infections.

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The Association of Librarians from Romania (ABR), in collaboration with the "Lucian Blaga" University Library from Sibiu and other partners, organizes from September 3 to 6 the XXXIVth edition of the National Conference of the ABR, with the theme "Library - of to traditional to artificial intelligence".

Libraries are preparing for collaboration with artificial intelligence

The world is constantly changing, and libraries are no exception.

The spokesperson of the Executive, Mihai Constantin, made clarifications: "The ordinance expands the range of possible beneficiaries of non-refundable funding for cultural projects, by including in the scope of potential funding applicants students from state pre-university education.

The government has adopted a set of measures for students

Students from the state pre-university education were included in the area of possible beneficiaries of non-refundable funding for cultural projects, through an ordinance approved by the Government.

During all this time, the Damen Galati Shipyard has built several logistic support ships for the Royal Dutch Naval Forces, patrol ships (corvettes) for the Pakistani Navy, but also for the Mexican Naval Forces and the Portuguese Naval Forces.

Damen Shipyard - ignored by the Romanian state for the development of the defense industry

Damen Shipyards Galaţi is an atypical case for the way in which the central authorities understand to collaborate with foreign companies that have opened subsidiaries in our country, collaboration that leads to the endowment of the Romanian Army.

Constantin Bucuroiu: "In order to ensure the necessary production, we must invest in modern manufacturing lines, which will lead to a qualitative leap regarding the achievements of each company".

Constantin Bucuroiu: "We need a financing of 250 million euros in the defense industry"

The defense industry in our country urgently needs a financing of 250 million euros to retechnology and modernize, claims Constantin Bucuroiu, the president of the Alliance of Trade Unions in the Defense and Aeronautical Industry (ASIAA).

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What results does Prime Transaction expect Transport Trade Services to have in the second quarter?

• The company will present its results today after the close of trading

The analysis team of the brokerage house Prime Transaction anticipates that the river carrier and port operator Transport Trade Services (TTS) will report a turnover of...

Driven by military production, industrial output rose 3.3% in July, after a 2.7% advance in June, and 4.8% year-to-date, compared with a 3.1% advance in the same period last year, notes Agerpres.

Russia's economy, in solid growth

Russia's economy is showing solid growth in many sectors while unemployment remains at a record low, statistical data released Wednesday showed, prompting Moscow officials to advance an upbeat outlook for the full year despite Western...

The conflict in Ukraine and the one in the Middle East forced the states and companies in the defense industry to adapt their strategies and invest massively in the development of new technologies and military capabilities.

The armaments industry - the new attraction for companies and investment funds

• The Arms Race Hampered by the Financial Situation of State-Owned Companies in Our Defense Industry

Switzerland - the country with the highest wealth/person

• Global wealth increased by 4.2% in 2023

Global wealth grew by 4.2% in 2023 as stock markets recovered and inflation eased, according to an analysis by www.visualcapitalist.com.

A new study, led by researchers from Arizona State University in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, promises to revolutionize the treatment of patients who have suffered a heart attack.Photo source: cordcenter.ro

Study: Stem cells can regenerate the heart after a heart attack

Sensitive hearts get a second chance. A new study, led by researchers from Arizona State University in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, promises to revolutionize the treatment of patients who have suffered a heart attack. The project, funded...

The Minister of Education, Ligia Deca, announced that our country will be able to benefit from another 2.2 billion euros for education and professional training, from European funds, through the Education and Employment Operational Program.

European funds of 2.2 billion euros for education

Local education receives a new "injection" with optimism in the form of European funds.

The project, entitled "Assuring electricity through the installation of photovoltaic systems for self-consumption in UNSTPB buildings", aims to generate approximately 7,618 MWh of electricity annually.Photo source: upb.ro

Politehnica Bucharest: Green energy project, financed with over 29 million lei

The National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest (UNSTPB) signed a contract worth over 29 million lei for an ambitious project to install photovoltaic systems on 56 buildings on its campuses.

The increase in the value of transactions compared to the second quarter of 2023, when investors were waiting for the IPO of the electricity producer, caused the group's service revenues to rise by 64.5%, to 20.85 million lei, most of the increase being generated by the Central Depository's income.

Prime Transaction: BVB, OMV Petrom and Alro - among the best performers in the second quarter, from our exchange

• "We can expect the stabilization trend on the operational side of OMV Petrom to continue in the second half of 2024"

The 21st century brings with it a series of complex and interconnected challenges that feed humanity's fears. Climate change, technological progress, geopolitical tensions, pandemics, inequality and the erosion of democracy are just a few of the major concerns shaping our collective future.

The greatest fears of the 21st century

The first quarter of the 21st century brought great transformations and challenges for humanity.

This is not the first time Russia has made nuclear threats amid the conflict in Ukraine.

How many times have the Russians threatened with a nuclear attack?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has once again threatened a world war, including references to nuclear weapons. On Tuesday, the Russian official said that the West is "playing with fire" by allowing Ukraine to strike deep into...

Military expert Aurel Cazacu believes that, at the moment, no one wants peace, because, through arming, three problems are solved - the enemy is deterred, the confidence of the country's population in victory and protection is increased, and economic development occurs.

Aurel Cazacu: "Russia is not fighting Ukraine, but NATO and the USA"

Recent statements by the Russian Foreign Minister threatening the USA with a new world war aim to strengthen the confidence of the Russian population and soldiers, according to military expert Aurel Cazacu.

Iulian Chifu, President of the Center for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning, believes that any comments on Lavrov's statements amplify the original message and multiply the Russians' informational war.

Iulian Chifu: "Russia does not have the capacity to enter into a nuclear confrontation with the USA or NATO"

Russia does not have the capacity to engage in a nuclear confrontation or long-distance strikes with the United States or NATO member states, according to Iulian Chifu, President of the Center for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning.

Iulian Fota, a specialist in international relations, says that a nuclear confrontation would lead to a planetary catastrophe.

Iulian Fota: "A nuclear war is one without winners"

A nuclear war is a war without winners, says Iulian Fota, a specialist in international relations, who pointed out that a nuclear confrontation would lead to a planetary catastrophe. His statements come in the context of recent remarks by Russian...

Every time Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov threatens a Third World War, he implies or explicitly states that it will be nuclear.

Frightening: Russia once again plays the atomic bomb tune

The Third World War will not be limited to Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned again on Tuesday, addressing the United States in a press conference in Moscow.

In dozens of towns in central Sicily, water is rationed and citizens are forced to rely on water delivered by tankers, which can cost families and businesses up to 300 euros a month.

Effects of drought: speculate with water

The severe drought affecting the Italian island of Sicily has reached critical heights, leaving many residents of the town of Caltanissetta without running water for over two months. In a situation more reminiscent of the difficulties of...

Temperature record for the winter period

Australia broke a new temperature record for the winter season with an impressive 41.6C recorded at the Yampi Sound military camp on the country's north-west coast. This is 0.4°C above the previous record of 41.2°C set in August 2020 at West...

Daniel Boţa, the main organizer of the exhibition, emphasized that the event is designed to bring consumers into direct contact with the product, offering a concrete and tangible experience.

Unique exhibition dedicated to grapes

Grapes are the stars of every fall. Between August 30-31, the commune of Sânmartin will host a special event dedicated to table and wine grapes, offering the public the chance to discover and taste more than 50 noble varieties. The exhibition is...

n Romania, of the 1,033 drowning deaths reported in 2021, 700 were men and 333 were women.

Top tragic, drowning champions

Our country leads a detached top...tragic. Romania is by far in first place in the European Union when it comes to drowning deaths, given that, in 2021, approximately 21% of all victims of this type of incident in the EU bloc were reported in our...

At the end of July, the net assets of private pension funds in our country were 152.3 billion lei, the average value of the account being almost 17,000 lei. Of the more than 152 billion, only 5.4 billion represented the assets of optional pension funds (Pillar III), while the average value of the account was around 7,000 lei, according to the data available on the website desprepensiiprivate.ro.

What returns did Pillar II funds have in the first seven months of the year?

• Adrian Mitroi, CFA: "The allocation decision is decisive for the investment performance; private pension funds are constrained by allocation limits imposed by law"

• Analyst Aurelian Dochia: "The good performance of pension funds...

The study made an annual estimate of these exports based on the data from 2019-2021 included in The State of Commodity Dependence 2023, a report published by the UN Trade & Development (UNCTAD).

Crude oil and petroleum products have the largest share in global merchandise exports

Oil and products made from this raw material represent, on average, 30% of global merchandise exports, valued at 1.5 trillion dollars annually, according to a visualcapitalist.com analysis.

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has issued a global climate "SOS". The Pacific Islands Summit organized by the United Nations (UN) brought to the fore one of the most acute problems facing humanity: the rapid rise of sea levels and the devastating impact on the Pacific islands. (Photo source: facebook / United Nations)

Climate "SOS" launched by the UN

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, raised the alarm about the major problems facing the planet. Antonio Guterres has issued a global climate "SOS".

Smithfield Foods and Morliny Foods, formerly known as Smithfield Europe, supply meat and pork and poultry products from its operations in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Spain and the UK.

Smithfield Foods separates from European operations

The American company Smithfield Foods Inc., the world's largest producer of pork, announced yesterday that it will separate its European operations, Smithfield Foods and Morliny Foods, which will still remain subsidiaries of the WH Group,...

Record: Most expensive sports item sold at auction

A jersey worn by legendary baseball player Babe Ruth has set a new record for the most expensive sports item ever sold at auction, fetching an impressive 21.3 million euros ($24.12 million).

La Nina: Ocean waters cool

Specialists in ocean activity have noticed a thermal anomaly in the surface waters of the Atlantic Ocean, which are unusually cold for this time of the year, a phenomenon that began to manifest itself as early as May.

Poland is preparing the construction of its first nuclear power plant

Poland plans to allocate 4.6 billion zlotys ($1.2 billion) in the 2025 budget to begin preparations for the construction of the country's first nuclear power plant, according to Bloomberg.