Youths Can Get EUR25,000 For Startup Companies
Youths aged between 18 and 25 can get EUR25,000 subventions to start a new business, while students will be supported in developing their entrepreneurial spirit within “Romania Start-up” program, financed from European funds worth EUR152 million.
“Romania Start-up” program will include two aspects. Youths aged between 18 and 25 will be supported to start an independent company based on a business plan, in one of the strategic development sectors (total funds worth EUR100 million) while the second aspect targets students and aims at developing their entrepreneurial spirit by workshops and trainings (EUR50 million). (Puterea)
Sebastian Ghita, Liviu Dragnea To Run In Tandem For PSD Presidency
Sebastian Ghita and Liviu Dragnea will run in tandem for the presidency of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after the elections for President, if Victor Ponta becomes the President of Romania.
Ghita told Romania TV Wednesday that Liviu Dragnea will run for the presidency of the party at PSD Congress, while he will run for the position of executive president of PSD, a position which is currently held by Dragnea.
“I had long talks with Mr. Dragnea last night. We have analyzed the events in the party. (…) Me and Mr. Dragnea decided that, after Victor Ponta becomes the President of Romania (…) we will submit our candidacy. Mr. Dragnea as president of the party, and me as executive president of the party,” PSD deputy stated. (Romania Libera)
Simona Halep Defeats Serena Williams At WTA Finals
Romanian tennis player Simona Halep, world’s number four, Wednesday defeated world champion Serena Williams, 6-0, 6-2, in 65 minutes, in the Red Group of WTA Finals in Singapore.
“I have no words to explain how I feel and how I felt on the court,” Halep said afterwards. “It was an amazing match for me. I played really well. I was aggressive, and after the first set I wasn’t scared. I just continued the match, continued to hit the balls and stay close to the baseline, because I knew I didn’t have a chance if I stayed back. I tried everything, and I was very relaxed during the match.
Halep and Williams have played another three matches together before but the U.S. player won every time. (Adevarul)
Egypt Buys 60,000 Tons Of Romanian Wheat For $15.2M
Egyptian authorities Tuesday bought 60,000 tons of Romanian wheat for nearly $15.52 million, slightly down compared with $15.6 million paid for a similar quantity early September.
The wheat was bought from trader Nedera, for $258.62 /ton compared with $259.88 /ton paid last month, according to General Authority For Supply Commodities (GASC). The wheat will be delivered between November 21 and 30.
Romania’s wheat production rose in 2014 to 7.37 million tons, from 7.34 million tons last year, being the highest in the last nine years. (Romania Libera)
First Hearing Of Klaus Iohannis Incompatibility Case At Supreme Court, On November 18
The incompatibility case of presidential candidate Klaus Iohannis will have the first hearing on November 18 at the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ), which will try the appeals of National Integrity Agency (ANI) after Alba Iulia Court of Appeals ruled Iohannis was not in a state of office incompatibility.
On September 30, ICCJ admitted the appeals of ANI to the decision of Alba Iulia Court of Appeals.
Iohannis was found in a state of incompatibility by ANI for holding the position of mayor of Sibiu city and representative in the meetings of the shareholders of Sibiu sewage, water and markets administration companies.
Wednesday, ANI asked ICCJ for earlier consideration of the incompatibility case, saying it should not take place two days after the second round of the presidential elections, on November 18. (Evenimentul Zilei)