First Orthodox High School Established In Timisoara
A new school unit will become operational in Timisoara (western Romania), starting with the new school year, after Education Minister Valentin Popa signed an order authorizing and establishing “Saint Antim Ivireanul” Orthodox Theological High School.
The setup of the high school was approved through order of minister, following an assessment for further accreditation by the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Pre-academic Education (ARACIP), on the basis of provisions of government emergency decree no. 75/2005 as regards ensuring the quality of education. (evz.ro)
Simona Halp Reaches Third Round In Montreal
Top seed Simona Halep grinded out a 7-6(9) 4-6 7-5 win over Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Thursday but will have little time to rest ahead of her third-round clash with Venus Williams.
Halep, whose match began on Wednesday but was halted because of rain with Pavlyuchenkova ahead 4-3, returned to close out a three-hour battle during which she required treatment for what appeared to be blisters on the bottom of her right foot.
The Romanian world number one will have a quick turnaround as she is set to cap the evening session with a battle against seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams, who will also not be fully rested after beating Sorana Cirstea 7-6(4) 6-4 in a match that was postponed from Wednesday. (romanialibera.ro)
Tariceanu Mulls Setting Up Parliamentary Inquiry Commission Into Death Case Of Former Judge
Senate Chairman Calin Popescu-Tariceanu on Thursday said a parliamentary investigation commission could be set up if the Justice Ministry’s inquiry fails to shed light on the death case of former judge Stan Mustata.
A convicted former Romanian judge died in a Bucharest hospital on Wednesday night, after being taken from prison for a dialysis session. Prosecutors are treating the case as a suspect death, with multiple authorities demanding an investigation into the matter.
Former magistrate Stan Mustata was serving an eight year and six months prison sentence for receiving bribes to hand out favorable verdicts in his court cases. He was taken from the Jilava Penitentiary on Wednesday night to the Carol Davila Hospital in Bucharest for dialysis, where he died to a sudden heart attack, according to the National Penitentiary Administration (ANP).
The former judge had also been diagnosed with cancer and kidney disease. ANP also launched a probe into the incident, to determine the circumstances of his death.
Prosecutors of the Bucharest Court launched a criminal investigation into the case on Thursday, deeming it a suspect death, following a notification made by the hospital where Mustata died.
Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader told MEDIAFAX that he requested separate investigation in the Rahova, Jilava and Giurgiu Penitentiaries regarding the incident. Mustata had been transferred through the three prisons during his two years spent in prison.
Stan Mustata received the prison sentence in 2016, after judges of the Bucharest Appeals Court found him guilty of requesting and receiving money from culprits, though intermediaries, to hand out favorable verdicts in their cases. (romanialibera.ro)
European Central Bank Says Increased Protectionism Threatens World Economy
Dangers to the global economy have “intensified” because of the tariff disputes started by US President Donald Trump, the European Central Bank (ECB) said in its latest economic bulletin released on August 9.
While global growth remains strong, economists around the world have been alarmed by Trump’s efforts to eliminate the nation’s trade deficits, imposing tariffs on China as well as erstwhile allies such as the EU and Canada.
The bulletin said: “Downside risks to the global economy have intensified, amid actions and threats regarding trade tariff increases by the United States and possible retaliation by the affected countries.”
The threatened tariffs by the US would raise average tariffs to levels not seen in 50 years, presenting a “serious risk” to trade and the global economy, the ECB warned.
The US recently confirmed it will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Chinese goods worth $16bn (£12.4bn), including an oil levy which dragged down prices of crude oil significantly earlier in the week. China almost immediately responded with tariffs of a similar size and extent. (romanialibera.ro)