Tourism Ministry Says Placing No Focus On Online Promotion Was A Mistake
Tourism Ministry state secretary Cristina Tarteata said it was a mistake not to place emphasis on online promotion and the ministry officials shall correct this mistake.
However, the state secretary added the online promotion will go hand in hand with the presentation of brochures, giving Germany as an example.
Tarteata pointed out the ministry had so far failed to place emphasis on online promotion but assured things will change. (romanialibera.ro)
France Reaches 2018 World Cup Final
France has reached the World Cup final for the first time since 2006 with a 1-0 win over Belgium in a semifinal match that attracted presidents, royalty and a rock star.
Samuel Umtiti’s header in the 51st minute was the only goal in a tense match at St. Petersburg. France, the 1998 champions and runners-up in ’06, will play either Croatia or England in Sunday’s final at Moscow.
England and Croatia will meet Wednesday in Moscow in the second semifinal. (romanialibera.ro)
ALDE VP Says President Iohannis’ Suspension No Longer Needed After Kovesi’s Dismissal
ALDE vice-president Andrei Gerea said he thinks the suspension of President Klaus Iohannis is no longer needed after the latter dismissed top anticorruption prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi from office.
Iohannis signed on Monday a decree dismissing top anticorruption prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi from office, enforcing a decision taken by the Constitutional Court in May.
PSD head Liviu Dragnea on Monday said Iohannis’ decision to sign the decree will not put an end to talks regarding Iohannis’ suspension from office. (puterea.ro)
Dancila -Junker – Timmermans Meeting In Brussels
Prime Minister Viorica Dancila presented “the latest developments regarding the reform and the amendments of Romania’s judicial system” within a meeting in Brussels with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
“The Prime Minister presented the latest developments in terms of reform and judicial system amendments and showed that the completion of the CVM [the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism] remains an important objective on the government’s agenda,” as per the government’s press statement.
The meeting was also attended by First Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans and European Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Cretu.
In view of the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2019, Dancila underscored the Romanian authorities’ commitment to ensure a successful mandate. (evz.ro)