One newspaper on Monday highlights construction irregularities found in Bechtel's works for a long awaited highway in Romania. Elsewhere in the news, the Education ministry will publish a document reporting negative data on education levels of the future generation. Last but not least, smuggling of goods from Ukraine and Republic of Moldova thrives as Romanian customs officers accept bribes.
Cotidianul reads about hundreds of irregularities found in the execution works for the Transylvania highway, contracted by the American Bechtel company. Official documents reporting the status of works clearly show that quality is not the number one priority of the company.
Romanian Transports minister, Ludovic Orban fails to take any action in order to keep the Americans happy, the newspaper reads. However, in two years time, when Bechtel works guarantee expires, there's every chance to see the highway disintegrate slowly.
Officials reports read that Bechtel employs unskilled personnel for the highway construction sites, information confirmed by both Romanian engineers and works and by a consultant. Moreover, it seems that the Americans delayed the execution of necessary works that lead to land caving, affecting agricultural terrains, county roads and social objectives.
The state's hired consultant to check Bechtel's works, Scetauroute, that sent hundreds of notifications regarding the poor quality of works. Some irregularities were signaled but still not corrected even if Bechtel officials declared the contrary.
Meanwhile, Romania still lacks a proper highway to link it with its European neighbors and considering the current situation, things are unlikely to improve.
Elsewhere in the news, Gandul reads about an Education ministry report, pointing out the lack of education levels of the new generation, below