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Prosecutor's Office in Silistra Investigates Murder of an 8-month-old Baby and Attempted Murder of a 7-year-old Boy
The District Prosecutor's Office in Silistra will lead pre-trial proceedings for eight-month-old baby murder and attempted murder of a 7-year-old boy. On May 25th this year, at about 20:15 PM, was received a signal about a woman and a child who fell in the Danube river in the area of the boat stand behind the Danube Restaurant, the prosecution reported.
#EuropeanElections2019/ BEC - partial results: PNL - 26.89pct, PSD - 22.89pct, USR - PLUS 2020 Alliance - 21.78pct
The National Liberal Party (PNL) obtained 26.89 percent of the votes in the elections to the European Parliament held on Sunday, whereas the Social Democratic Party (PSD) 22.89 percent and the Save Romania Union (USR) PLUS Alliance 21.78 percent, according to the partial data provided by the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) on Tuesday.
Student Irina Novac granted 'The International Women of Courage Award 2019' from US Embassy in Bucharest
Student Irina Novac was granted 'The International Women of Courage Award 2019' from the US Embassy in Bucharest on Tuesday. US Ambassador in Bucharest Hans Klemm handed Irina Novac and the other women nominated for this award a distinction at a ceremony.
Clima 2019: Construction involves highest energy consumption compared to other economic sectors
The field of construction involves the highest energy consumption compared to other economic sectors such as transport, industry and agriculture, according to the experts present at the 13th edition of the International Congress Clima 2019 that is taking place these days in Bucharest.
#EuropeanElections2019/UPDATE/BEC - partial results: PNL - 26.33pct, PSD - 23.16pct, USR PLUS Alliance - 21.34pct
The National Liberal Party (PNL) obtained 26.33 percent of the votes in the elections to the European Parliament held on Sunday, whereas the Social Democratic Party (PSD) 23.16 percent and the Save Romania Union (USR) PLUS Alliance 21.34 percent, according to the partial data provided by the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) on Tuesday.
#EuropeanElections2019/BEC - partial results: PNL - 26.35pct, PSD - 23.16pct, USR PLUS Alliance - 21.24pct
The National Liberal Party (PNL) obtained 26.35 percent of the votes in the elections to the European Parliament held on Sunday, whereas the Social Democratic Party (PSD) 23.16 percent and the Save Romania Union (USR) PLUS Alliance 21.24 percent, according to the partial data provided by the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) on Monday evening.
UPDATE#EuropeanElection2019/ BEC partial outcome: PNL - 27.07pct, PSD - 23.59pct, 2020 USR PLUS Alliance - 19.99pct
PNL (National Liberal Party) has obtained 27.07 percent of the voters' options in the elections to the European Parliament on Sunday, the PSD (Social Democratic Party, major at rule) 23.59 percent, while the 2020 USR PLUS Alliance (formed by the Save Romania Union - USR, and the Freedom, Unity and Solidarity Party - PLUS) grabbed 19.99 percent, according to partial data released by the Central
CEZ Plans to Sell its Assets in Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey and Poland
Czech CEZ plans to sell its assets in Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey and Poland as part of its strategy to concentrate on the Czech market, according to General Director Daniel Beneš, quoted by Agerpres.
UPDATEIohannis says PNL, USR-PLUS can lay foundation for co-operation; PSD gets no-confidence vote
President Klaus Iohannis said on Monday that the outcome of Sunday's European elections allow the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Save Romania Union (USR)-PLUS alliance to lay the foundations for collaboration to put forth an alternative to the incumbent government. He added that the electoral score of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) major at rule reveals a no-confidence vote in PSD.
Romania Justice Referendum Deals Blow to Ruling Party
In a clear blow to the ruling party, Romanians voted overwhelmingly on Sunday in favour of justice reform in a consultative referendum held at the same time as the European Parliament elections in which the party also fared badly.
#EuropeanElections2019/ UPDATE1/ BEC - partial results: PNL - 26.23pct, PSD - 23.68pct, USR PLUS Alliance - 20.51pct
The National Liberal Party (PNL) obtained 26.23 percent of the votes in the elections to the European Parliament held on Sunday, whereas the Social Democratic Party (PSD) 23.68 percent and the Save Romania Union (USR) PLUS Alliance 20.51 percent, according to the partial data provided by the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC).
#EuropeanElections2019/ UPDATE/ BEC - partial results: PNL - 26.23pct, PSD - 23.68pct, USR PLUS Alliance - 20.51pct
The National Liberal Party (PNL) obtained 26.23 percent of the votes in the elections to the European Parliament held on Sunday, whereas the Social Democratic Party (PSD) 23.68 percent and the Save Romania Union (USR) PLUS Alliance 20.51 percent, according to the partial data provided by the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC).
European Elections: Turnout Rises in Balkans, Central Europe
Voters in EU countries cast ballots from Thursday to Sunday in elections for the European Parliament - the largest democratic exercise in the Western world.
IMF Mission to Romania, May 27 - June 7
A staff team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by IMF Head of Mission Jaewoo Lee will be in Bucharest May 27 - June 7. On Monday, an IMF staff team led by Jaewoo Lee began a two-week visit to Bucharest to conduct an annual review of the Romanian economy, known as Article IV consultations. The team will discuss economic developments and policies with Romanian officials.
#European Elections2019/ BEC - provisional results at 7:50hrs: PNL - 26.79pct, PSD - 23.38pct
The National Liberal Party (PNL) won 26.79 percent of the votes in the elections to the European Parliament held on Sunday, whereas the Social Democratic Party (PSD) 23.38 percent and the Save Romania Union (USR) PLUS Alliance 21.40 percent, according to the provisional results obtained after the data centralisation from 18,705 polling stations around the country, of a total of 18,730 polling s