ROME: David Popovici continued his dream summer of swimming on Friday by easing into the 100 meters freestyle final at the European Swimming Championships with a new European record of 46.98 seconds, while world champion Nicolo Martinenghi won the 100m breaststroke. Teen sensation Popovici looked in fine form earlier on Friday when he easily won his heat and delighted fans by
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David Popovici continued his dream summer of swimming yesterday by easing into the 100m freestyle final at the European Swimming Championships with a new
Drought. In Romania,
wheat crops are affected by drought on an area of over 180,000 hectares,
while the total affected agricultural area has extended to almost 330,000
hectares in two thirds of Romania s counties, according to the data provided by
the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The relevant minister, Petre
Daea, has announced that this year s wheat production is 15% - 18% lower than
that recorded in 2021. According to the minister, however, there is enough
wheat to cover Romania s internal needs, meaning 2.5 - 3 million tons, and to
even ensure a surplus for export.
Inflation. The annual inflation rate in Romania dropped to 14.96% in July this year, from 15.1% in June, the National Institute of Statistics has announced. Natural gas, oil, potatoes and fuel are at the top of the price hikes in July, followed by energy, plane tickets, flour and sorghum. Telephone services are the only ones that got slightly cheaper. According to the data