Viorel Catarama Ousted From Liberal Party
Liberal president Ludovic Orban said Viorel Catarama was excluded from the Liberal Party (PNL), under the party’s statute, because he repeatedly blasted his party leaders and colleagues while interviewing for various TV stations.
On August 7, Catarama said he would file a criminal complaint against Orban and 15 other liberals, on grounds they tried to oust him from the party and forging the result of voting by nominating the future prime minister proposed by PNL. (romanialibera.ro)
Drunk Driving May Be Punishable By Imprisonment
People driving drunk or without a driving license upon them and causing fatal car accidents could go prison, according to a proposition by social democrat senator Robert Cazanciuc.
Cazanciuc said one must clearly understand that driving while impaired by alcohol or without having their driving license upon them will take them right to prison.
Under current laws, judges can let the culprits go, through suspended sentences. (puterea.ro)
Strange Weather Expected In Romania In Upcoming Days
Meteorologists said the weather will be strange in upcoming days, with temperatures above 33 degrees Celsius, but also thunderstorms.
The weather will be hot in upcoming days, with daytime temperatures expected to climb to 34-36 degrees Celsius in southern Romania.
The heat index will reach and even exceed the critical threshold of 80 units.
Temperatures in Bucharest will reach daytime highs of 32°C and night-time lows of 18°C and the weather during the August 20 – 26 week will be hot. (evz.ro)
Raluca Olaru Reaches Quarterfinals In New Haven Doubles
Tennis couple Raluca Olaru/Darija Jurak (Romania/Croatia) on Sunday defeated Dalila Jakupovici/Reanata Voracova (Serbia/Czech Republic), 6-7 (2), 7-6 (2), 10-8, in the first round of New Haven Premier tournament.
In the next stage, Olaru and Jurak will play against the winning team of the game between Andrea Hlavakova Sestini/Barbora Strycova (Czech Republic), 1st seeded, and Shuko Aoyama/Ligia Marozava (Japan/Belarus).
Quarterfinals qualification is rewarded with a total $6,365 and 100 WTA points. (romanialibera.ro)