Romanians must be treated like all European consumers and will no longer be victims of the double standard
Romanians must be treated like all European consumers and will no longer be victims of the double standard. The executive yesterday adopted an Emergency Ordinance that implements the provisions of a European directive and, in this way, Romanian consumers align with those in the Union regarding the rights and methods of protection. The ordinance introduces clarifications regarding incorrect, misleading or aggressive practices – explained the Minister of Economy, Florin Spătaru. The penalties – if it is found that companies resort to such practices – rise, at national level, to the equivalent in lei of two million euros, and for exceptional, transnational cases, which are specified in the European directive, can reach up to 4% of turnover (RADIO ROMANIA NEWS)
Military sailors participate in a series of events dedicated to War Veterans Day
Military sailors are participating today in a series of events dedicated to War Veterans Day. The ceremonies are organized in gratitude for the sacrifices made by our forefathers on the battlefields, for the defense of Romania’s independence and territorial integrity.
Reporter: Sorin Cealera – In Constanţa, the ceremony to commemorate the fallen veterans will take place starting with 11:00, in the Central Cemetery, at the Monument of the Heroes of the First World War, and in Mangalia, the military sailors will participate in a military ceremony and religious and will lay wreaths at the Monument to the Heroes in Republic Square, starting at 9:00. The river sailors and marines will participate from 12:00 in the Tulcea garrisons, at the Troiţa Eroilor Marinari, and Babadag, at the Monumentul Eroilor, in military and religious ceremonies, to commemorate the Romanian soldiers who fought in the name of the country’s independence. In Bucharest, at the Monument of the Heroes of the Fatherland in front of the „Carol I” National Defense University, the leadership and the representatives of the General Staff of the Naval Forces will participate starting with 10:00 in the military and religious ceremony. As a sign of respect and appreciation, the representatives of the Romanian Naval Forces, in partnership with the „Along with the Heroes” Association, will offer gifts to some war veterans from the Brăila and Tulcea garrisons. The activities will be attended by war veterans, military personnel, representatives of local authorities and students.
False bomb alert at Otopeni International Airport
Things returned to normal at Henri Coandă – Otopeni Airport after the morning bomb alert turned out to be false. At 6:00 a.m., a person announced at 112 that an explosive device had been placed on board an aircraft bound for Munich. All passengers were disembarked. They and their luggage were checked by a pyrotechnic team from the Romanian Intelligence Service, which – in the end – did not find anything suspicious. (RADIO ROMANIA NEWS)/aboboc
Adelina Boboc – RADOR
