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Working on farms poses risks that are not properly registered
As in any other sector of the labour market, the farming sector also involves hazards and accidents that may occur when working in the fields, involving […]
Read more...Problems faced by maize producers
In a meeting of the European Confederation of Maize Production, the Association of the Romanian Maize Producers raised the main problem that they are facing, which […]
Read more...Elderly access to medical services
It is well known that Romania has an ageing rural population. Unfortunately, the population of Romanian villages is mainly made up of senior citizens, as young […]
Read more...Demographic decline in Eastern Europe
According to the latest data from the United Nations, the states in Eastern Europe are facing the most substantial demographic decline. Romania, Bulgaria and Poland, together […]
Read more...Discovery of 23 tonnes of frozen hake infested with parasites
In Romania in early May, over 23 tonnes of frozen hake were identified as being infested with Anisakis worm larvae. The shipment concerned came from Spain, […]
Read more...Health risks related to the consumption of vegetable oils, and in particular palm oils
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently concluded that there is sufficient evidence that glycidyl fatty acid esters – contaminants formed during the processing of refined […]
Read more...Shortage of medicinal products in Romania
According to the Romanian Coalition of Organisations of Patients with Chronic Illnesses, patients are experiencing great difficulties in accessing medical treatment and care. In recent years, […]
Read more...Zika virus and the risk for Romania
The Zika virus has become a real danger to citizens and is spreading fast. There is currently no treatment or vaccine with which to combat this […]
Read more...Outbreak of viral nodular dermatitis in cattle
Based on information from representatives of the Romanian Association of Cattle, Sheep and Pig Breeders and Exporters, a new outbreak of viral nodular dermatitis in […]
Read more...Chemically treated tomatoes
Imported fruit and vegetables treated with significant quantities of pesticide are increasingly gaining a foothold on our internal markets. Tomatoes are now being sold in both […]
Read more...Jobs mismatch
The Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Protection and the Elderly has raised the problem of jobs mismatch in Romania with 4% unemployment in certain regions and […]
Read more...Massive losses sustained by farmers as a result of adverse weather conditions
Extreme fluctuations in temperature have recently led to the destruction of sunflower and beet crops. Barley and rape crops that are already well on the way […]
Read more...Trade in counterfeit goods
A report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development notes that there has been a significant increase in the trade in pirated and counterfeit goods. […]
Read more...Vaccination in herds
The Dutch presidency has made the fight against antibiotic resistance one of its priorities. The draft regulations on animal health, on medicated feed and on the […]
Read more...Panama Papers
The ‘Panama Papers’ scandal has revealed an extensive tax evasion network, involving leading political figures, billionaires and celebrities from around the world, which was brought to […]
Read more...Mandatory labelling of the origin of dairy products
Currently, product labels inform consumers about the producer and not the country of origin of milk. According to statistics published by the Competition Council, only 63% […]
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