Social Democrat Leader Announces Cabinet Reshuffling
Liviu Dragnea, leader of the ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD), said the minister assessment process is underway and a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (CEx) is to be set upon the return of Prime Minister Viorica Dancila from Strasbourg.Dragnea pointed out that the activity of each and every minister will be assessed and CEx members will voice out their opinions on the matter.
Asked whether there already is a black list of ministers, Dragnea said there was not any such list. (romanialibera.ro)
Sorana Cirstea Eliminated From Beijing Sorana Cirstea was defeated by Dutch Kiki Bertens, 6-2, 6-0, in the first round of WTA tournament in Beijing, offering prizes of $8,285,274.Kiki Bertens (aged 26, 11th WTA) needed only 56 minutes to defeat Cirstea (aged 28, 57th WTA), who reached the main draw as lucky loser.
Cirstea will receive $23,945 and 30 WTA points. (romanialibera.ro)
Astaldi Files For Insolvency Italy’s construction company Astaldi will request the courthouse in Rome to approve the opening of insolvency procedures. In Romania, Astaldi is building the fifth subway mainline in Bucharest’s Drumul Taberei district, the bridge in Braila and 18 km of Transylvania Highway.In Romania, the company carries out projects worth over EUR1 billion.
Astaldi representatives said the difficulties faced by the company are caused by delays in the sale of the third bridge over the Bosphorus strait, due to the situation in Turkey.
Nevertheless, Astaldi reportedly said it is ready to carry out EUR400 million worth of construction works in Romania, in 2019, according to Romanian Transport minister Lucian Sova. (puterea.ro)
Changes In Fuel Labeling Across EU Come Into Force In October 2018 Directive 2014/94 from the council of the European Parliament comes into effect on October 12, 2018, creating a new fuel labeling system that will help drivers choose the fuel that is most compatible with their vehicles.Directive 2014/94 EU on the development of alternative fuels meets the current and future needs of the European market, related to providing wider access to alternative fuels. It introduces the requirement of labeling new vehicles and fuel distributors at petrol stations. Thanks to the new uniform regulations throughout the EU, it will be easier for drivers to choose the right fuel for their vehicle. The regulations will come into force on October 12, 2018.
The standard requires a fuel identification label to be placed in close proximity to the nozzle as well as on the nozzle itself. The format of these labels has been standardized to ensure clear identification of various fuel types across the European market.
The standard also requires both EU member and EEA (European Economic Area) states to provide a fuel identification label by the fuel cap of all new cars, motorcycles, and heavy vehicles as well as at fuel pumps in retail stations. The format of these labels has been standardized to ensure clear identification of the various types of fuel available across the European market. (romanialibera.ro)