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Whooping cough outbreak in Europe: Number of cases at highest level in 60 years

A highly dangerous disease from the Victorian Era has made a strong comeback in Europe. In recent months, there have been the most cases in 60 years of whooping cough, an infectious disease that affects the lungs and airways. Most of the patients were detected in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Belgium, Spain and Great Britain.

In England, in the first two months of this year, 913 cases were registered, while at the end of 2023, there were 853 cases throughout the year. So far, the worst situation is in Croatia: over 6,200 sick.

According to a report in the British Medical Journal, the number of cases is increasing as the vaccination rate drops.

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Victor Furtuna wins the competition for the position of chief prosecutor of PCCOCS
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Victor Furtuna wins the competition for the position of chief prosecutor of PCCOCS

Victor Furtuna won the competition for the position of chief prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS). He obtained the highest score, and the decision was made today by members of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP).

Saint Great Martyr Dumitru, celebrated by Orthodox Christians today
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Saint Great Martyr Dumitru, celebrated by Orthodox Christians today

Today, Orthodox Christians honor Saint Dumitru, the Great Martyr, one of the most beloved saints of the Orthodox Church. The holiday is an occasion for prayer and gratitude for the help offered in difficult moments of life.

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Igor Grosu on potential Government reshuffles: "The area that has affected us the most is justice"
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Igor Grosu on potential Government reshuffles: "The area that has affected us the most is justice"

Government reshuffles are necessary and will particularly focus on justice field, said the Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu during a show on ProTV. He refrained from naming the ministers who will be dismissed but he said that the changes will only affect the level of ministries, and Prime Minister Dorin Recean will continue to lead the Executive.