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The European Union aims for climate neutrality by 2050 and a gradual phase-out of fossil fuels, which will involve investments in clean energy but also higher costs for polluting energy sources.
The first snows of late September have brought winter to the Făgăraș Mountains, offering spectacular winter landscapes while the foothills and villages in the Sibiu region retain their autumn colors.
On October 3, a French military mission led by General Henri Mathias Berthelot arrived in Romania. Also on this date, poet Sergei Yesenin and Romanian director Mircea Drăgan were born.
A political scientist comments on a decision regarding Ukraine that is causing division within the EU, suggesting that Romania seldom capitalizes on such critical junctures.
The Romanian national football team's coach, Gică Hagi, will continue in his role and will manage the team during the upcoming match against Sweden.
Politicians reacted on Saturday morning, October 3rd, after the S&P agency did not downgrade Romania to 'junk' status, with initial statements coming from Ilie Bolojan, Siegfried Mureșan, and Alexandru Nazare.
One year after production ceased, the Hunedoara steel plant, now owned by UMB Steel, is undergoing cleaning and maintenance. Around 80 people are employed on-site, with hundreds more awaiting the restart of industrial activity.