Ascultă Radio România Actualitaţi Live

Two secular beech forests in Vâlcea, Romania, in the UNESCO Heritage

The secular beech forests of the Cozia National Park have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage

Articol de Ana-Maria Cîrstea, Râmnicu Vâlcea, 11 Iulie 2017, 22:57

Two distinct areas of secular beech forests within the Cozia National Park have been included in UNESCO World Heritage List.

The authorities in Vâlcea have already begun a project to attract tourists in the area, according to RRA Correspondent Ana-Maria Cîrstea.

The authorities hope that the interest of the foreign tourists' in the Cozia National Park will grow even more.

The two beech forests and other hardwoods are located near the Cozia Mountain and close to the Lotrişor Waterfall, two areas which are currently visited by tourists, but for those who are interested to admire the huge trees in the protected area, the representatives of Cozia National Park, along with those of an NGO from the city of Brezoi, are already unrolling a project which targets to promote forests from the perspective of a nature-friendly tourist.

Through all the specific activities of the project, the administrators of the Cozia National Park hope that only the true lovers of nature will enter the protected area.

Source:RRA.Translated by Miruna Matei

A first in the last 50 years: Controlled emptying of the Vidraru reservoir begins
News in English 31 Iulie 2025, 18:52

A first in the last 50 years: Controlled emptying of the Vidraru reservoir begins

Friday marks the start of the first stage of the controlled emptying of the Vidraru reservoir, with an estimated completion...

A first in the last 50 years: Controlled emptying of the Vidraru reservoir begins
Nicusor Dan: 70% of magistrates do not comply with legal retirement deadlines
News in English 31 Iulie 2025, 02:08

Nicusor Dan: 70% of magistrates do not comply with legal retirement deadlines

Current legislation and the amount of pensions in the judiciary encourage people to leave the system early, said President...

Nicusor Dan: 70% of magistrates do not comply with legal retirement deadlines
Coalition decides future of funding for projects in the “Anghel Saligny” program
News in English 31 Iulie 2025, 02:07

Coalition decides future of funding for projects in the “Anghel Saligny” program

On Wednesday, coalition leaders met at Victoria Palace to discuss how to continue funding projects in the “Anghel...

Coalition decides future of funding for projects in the “Anghel Saligny” program
The delayed launch of the Rabla programs has drastically reduced new car registrations
News in English 31 Iulie 2025, 02:05

The delayed launch of the Rabla programs has drastically reduced new car registrations

The repeated postponement of the start of the Rabla and Rabla Plus programs has led to a decrease in the number of new...

The delayed launch of the Rabla programs has drastically reduced new car registrations
40 Romanian firefighters on mission in Greece
News in English 31 Iulie 2025, 02:04

40 Romanian firefighters on mission in Greece

Romania will send 40 firefighters and specialized equipment to Greece to limit the risks posed by forest fires. Among the...

40 Romanian firefighters on mission in Greece
Ilie Bolojan: Romania has an urgent need to clarify how magistrates retire
News in English 29 Iulie 2025, 17:27

Ilie Bolojan: Romania has an urgent need to clarify how magistrates retire

Romania has an urgent need to clarify how magistrates retire, more specifically, the retirement age and the value of...

Ilie Bolojan: Romania has an urgent need to clarify how magistrates retire
Campaign to spread false information online
News in English 29 Iulie 2025, 17:26

Campaign to spread false information online

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported the existence of an online campaign spreading false information, claiming that...

Campaign to spread false information online
Criminal investigation opened into Danube Delta accident
News in English 29 Iulie 2025, 17:25

Criminal investigation opened into Danube Delta accident

A criminal investigation has been opened into Monday evening's accident in the Danube Delta, in which four people,...

Criminal investigation opened into Danube Delta accident