Romanian President Issues Decree Nominating Six Chief Prosecutor Candidates
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday he issued the decree nominating the six prosecutors proposed for chief prosecutor positions.
The six candidates have recently received endorsement from the High Council of Magistrates.
Magistrates endorsed candidates for chief prosecutor and deputy positions at the General prosecutors Office, the National Anticorruption Department, and the Department for Organized Crime and Terrorism. (Adevarul)
Romanian PM To Receive Mandate To Participate In European Council Meeting On May 22
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday he decided Prime Minister Victor Ponta will participate in the European Council meeting on May 22.
Basescu said he will soon approve the mandate entitling Ponta to participate in the meeting.
According to the president, EU leaders will focus on two main issues, namely the development of the European Union’s energy policy and the fight against tax evasion. (Curentul)
SMURD Bucharest Saved Thousands Of Lives Since Foundation
Ambulance and emergency rescue service SMURD Bucharest has received over 280,000 emergency calls and saved thousands of lives since May 2008, when it started activity, Bucharest Inspectorate for Emergency Situations Stelian Dudus said Wednesday.
SMURD Bucharest coordinator Bogdan Oprita mentioned the support SMURD Bucharest received from general mayor Sorin Oprescu. (Curentul)