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The World Health Organization says global preparedness for future pandemics has declined since 2019, citing active Ebola outbreaks as evidence.
WHO says global pandemic preparedness has fallen below pre-2019 levels.
Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the DRC expose the weakness of response systems.
Reduced funding and institutional fatigue have eroded post-COVID mechanisms.
May 19, 2026
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From middle school to university leavers, all 2026 graduates aged 16 or over are entitled to unemployment support if they don't find work straight away.
All 2026 graduates aged 16 and over can claim six months of unemployment benefit.
The right applies regardless of education level, from middle school to university.
Registration at the county employment agency must be done within the legal deadline.
May 19, 2026
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A European study finds that over 90% of Romanians aged 55 and above feel overwhelmed by the digital world, pointing to a deep inclusion gap.
Over 90% of Romanian participants aged 55+ report feeling intimidated by technology.
The digital gap limits elderly access to public, banking and medical services.
Romania ranks among the EU's lowest in digital literacy rates.
May 19, 2026
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Vlădeni I Parish in the Târgoviște Sud Deanery is launching a procurement procedure for a secco mural painting of its parish church.
Vlădeni I Parish in Dâmbovița county is organising a tender for church painting works.
The works will be executed using the a secco technique, applied on dry plaster.
The procedure is coordinated by the Archdiocese of Târgoviște via its local deanery.
May 19, 2026
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Dâmbovicioara parish, under the Archdiocese of Târgoviște, is seeking a contractor for the conservation and restoration of its church's interior murals.
Dâmbovicioara parish is tendering works for the restoration of its church interior murals.
The procedure is organised under the Archdiocese of Târgoviște, Titu Deanery.
Financial and procedural details were not disclosed in the published announcement.
May 19, 2026
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Clearing crews have reached Romania's two most famous alpine roads, but conditions still block traffic and no official timeline has been given.
Snowplows have been operating on both alpine roads over the past several days.
Images of remaining snowpack sparked controversy on social media.
No official reopening date has been announced by any authority.
May 19, 2026
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Registration closed on 18 May. File checks, classroom inspections and a written exam follow for candidates seeking permanent teaching posts.
Registration for the 2026 teacher tenure exam closed on 18 May.
Most vacancies are for kindergarten teachers, primary teachers, support teachers and school counsellors.
An expert warns that teachers raising their voices causes significant stress in children.
May 19, 2026
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Psychotherapists warn that jealousy starts subtly — repeated questions, constant reassurance-seeking — and signals insecurity, not affection.
Jealousy starts subtly: repeated questions, constant reassurance requests, negative interpretations.
Therapists separate it clearly from love: its source is insecurity, not affection.
A persistent pattern signals an individual problem, not evidence of deep feeling.
May 19, 2026
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The national round was held in Slatina. Eighth-graders who won first place earn the right to enrol in high school without sitting the admission exam.
The national round of the Romanian Culture and Spirituality Olympiad took place in Slatina.
Eighth-graders finishing first can enter high school without sitting an entrance exam.
The competition draws students nationwide on topics of Romanian culture and traditions.
May 19, 2026
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The man had been sentenced to 12 years and 6 months in prison for organised crime, incitement to murder and illegal possession of military ammunition.
The Most Wanted fugitive was extradited from Russia and handed over to Romanian authorities on Monday.
He was sentenced to 12 years and 6 months for organised crime, incitement to murder and military-grade ammunition offences.
Romanian Police have not released the suspect's identity or further case details.
May 19, 2026
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