Indian Tricolour Helps Pakistan & Turkish Students In Fleeing Ukraine
Indian students who fled to Romania said that the Indian flag helped Pakistani and Turkish students to cross the borders of Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. The students explained how they bought spray paints just to make Indian flags. A student said, "The Turkish and Pakistani students were also using the Indian flag". Reportedly, the Indian students arrived at Bucharest, Romania to board the evacuation flights under "Operation… read-more
Tags: India, Ukraine, Russia, Romania, Pakistan
Courtesy: The Times Of India
Fist Batch Of Evacuees From Ukraine To Reach Mumbai Today: Russia-Ukraine War
An Air India evacuation flight will reach Mumbai airport at 4pm today, carrying stranded Indians in Ukraine, on February 26. The first batch of evacuees has reached Romania successfully via Suceava border crossing. Reportedly, union minister Piyush Goyal will welcome the evacuees at Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport. The state rehabilitation minister, on February 25, said that around 1200 Maharashtra students nare stranded in… read-more
Tags: Ukraine, Russia, Evacuation Flight, Air India, Romania
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Romania To Feature World War I Female Officer On New Banknote
The Central Bank of Romania on November 26 launched a new banknote celebrating World War I Lieutenant Ecaterina Teodoroiu. Reportedly, She's the first female name depicted on Romanian money. The new 20 lei ($4.56) note will be in circulation from December. Notably, Teodoroiu initially served as a nurse during the war before dying in 1917. "By honouring her, we also celebrate the Romanian army," said Governor Mugur Isarescu.
Tags: World War I, Romania, Bank Notes, Central bank Governor, Viral
Courtesy: Reuters
Man With $500 Becomes Millionaire In US; Inspiring!
Nick Mocuta (37) moved to US from Romania with just $500, when he was 21 years of age. He reportedly used to sleep on benches in LA as he was unable to find a home to live. He did odd jobs, and improved his English. However, now he has US citizenship, and owns 100 flats across US and Romania. Furthermore, he also owns four "luxury" cars.… read-more
Tags: USA, Romania, Real Estates, Luxury cars, Human Interest stories
Courtesy: India Times
Romanian Govt Imposes New Restrictions As COVID Cases Surge
The Romanian government on October 23, introduced emergency restrictions with night curfews, as well as sending school children on vacation for two weeks due to a rise in COVID-related cases. Moreover, the country recorded a high number of deaths due to Coronavirus stretching the hospital system to a breaking point. As per reports, the country has the second-lowest vaccination rate in the European Union.
Tags: Covid-19, covid 19, Romania, European Union, LockdownExtension
Courtesy: Reuters
240 Stolen Books Worth $3.3 Million Recovered From Underground House
A total of 240 rare books were recovered from an underground house in Romania. Scheduled to be shipped for a book fair in the US, the books worth $3.3 million were stolen by a Romanian gang from a warehouse in London. The books included originals works of renowned scientists Issac Newton and Galileo Galilei and artist Francisco Goya. Later, the books were transported to the National Library in Bucharest.
Tags: london, Bucharest, Romania, Issac Newton, Galileo Galilei
Courtesy: Hindustan Times