The Romanian Chamber of Deputies passed the draft bill on the establishment of the National Minorities’ Day in Romania, which is to be celebrated as a national holiday on December 18, reports local Mediafax.

The Senate also approved this legislative proposal in October, and the Chamber of Deputies had the final say. 249 deputies voted in favor of this bill.

Several cultural events dedicated to this celebration are to be organized across Romania, with the local and central authorities being able to contribute logistically and/or financially, according to the draft law. Moreover, the public radio and television should also present in their programs the events marking this celebration.

Irina Marica, irina.marica@romania-insider.com