Former PM Emil Boc Won’t Run For President
Romania’s former prime minister Emil Boc said Wednesday he does not seek nomination by the Democratic Liberal Party to run for president in next year’s elections.
According to Boc, right-wing parties may win elections if they ally and have a sole candidate in the presidential race.
Chances to win diminish if this union is delayed, he added. (Puterea)
Over 12,000 Vacant Jobs Available In Romania Wednesday
Some 12,153 jobs were available in Romanian Wednesday, 256 more on the day, according to national employment agency ANOFM.
Most of them are in Cluj (1,436), Iasi (610), Dolj (573), Satu-Mare (548), Arges(474), Timis (448), Brasov (442), Vaslui (419) and Constanta (400).
Some 1,447 vacant jobs are available in capital Bucharest.
Jobs are scarce in Salaj (78), Covasna (73), Botosani (71), Buzau (71), Suceava (22), Caras-Severin (17), Mehedinti (13) and Bacau (10). (Puterea)
Seven Romanians, Israelis Placed Under Preventive Arrest For Usury
Three Romanians and four Israelis have been placed under preventive arrest for usury, theft and blackmail, after they were detained by organized crime prosecutors Tuesday night.
The arrest warrants were issued by the Bucharest Court of Appeals. The court decision is not final and may be challenged at the High Court of Justice. (Jurnalul National)