Romanian former Senate speaker cleared of any wrongdoings
A former Romanian Parliament’s Senate speaker was cleared on Tuesday of any wrongdoings in connection with his case before the country’s High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ). Călin Popescu Tăriceanu, a former leading member of the governing National Liberal Party (PNL), and then leader of the newly created Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Romania (ALDE), had to answer allegations of abuse of office and complicity to arrogating official positions. Mr. Tăriceanu has been brought to justice in December 2020 in conection with the case of Cristian Marciu, a former senator found not guilty in his case against him. A prosecutor called for the aquittal of Mr Tariceanu one month ago when he claimed the alleged crime was not included in the criminal law. However, the ICCJ verdict is not final as it could be appealed within 10 days.
Another three Romanian athletes confirmed Covid-positive
Another three other athletes in the north-western city of Baia Mare coming from South Africa were confirmed positive with the coronavirus shortly after their arrival in the country. The Public Health Directorate in the county of Maramures is expected to send samples to the Cantacuzion Institute in the capital Bucharest. The three athletes are held in solitary confinement at a time when Romania’s government has enforced isolation strategies in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus. All three are vaccinated against COVID-19 and their condition is good with no specific symptoms.
Romania coronavirus updates
Romania reported 1,421 new COV1D-19 cases on Tuesday with 107 deaths (61 men, 46 women), and another 7 people under intensive care. In the capital Bucharest, the number of cases hit 215, according to data issued by the country’s Strategic Communication Group (GSC). With its 215 cases reported, the capital Bucharest still leads among other regions across the country, followed by the western county of Timiș, with 131 cases, north-western county of Cluj with 93 cases, and the western county of Arad with 74 cases.
Alexandru Danga
