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'Another Round' wins big at the European Film Awards

"Another Round" by Thomas Vinterberg was the big winner at the European Film Awards this year, taking home Best Film, Best Director, and Best screenplay. It also won Mads Mikkelsen best actor for playing a high school teacher who experiments with …

Surprise 'Gold' Rush For Right-Wing Party Reflects Despair Of Romanian Voters

BUCHAREST -- The support that propelled Romania's little-known, right-wing AUR party into parliament in its inaugural national race may have shocked many, including the more established parties of an ex-president and former prime minister that fell …

How Did a Heavy Metal Band’s Pyrotechnic Show Lead to the Downfall of Romania’s Prime Minister?

Europe 10:12 GMT 20.11.2020Get short URL On 30 October 2015 a fire broke out in a nightclub called Colectiv in the Romanian capital, Bucharest. But although a pyrotechnic display was ultimately to blame the blaze exposed a shocking seam of corruption in …

Romanian documentary about deadly club fire nominated for awards

In 2015, 27 people died after a fire at the "Collectiv" nightclub in the Romanian capital Bucharest, but subsequent investigative reporting revealed that many more victims died as a result of massive corruption in the country's health service …

'I want to stop Romania becoming like Hungary': ex-PM Victor Ponta

Romania’s former Prime Minister Victor Ponta has told Euronews he wants to stop the country from turning into a new Hungary. He launched his political comeback bid this week after resigning three years ago following anti-corruption protests sparked by a …

Full interview: former Romania PM Victor Ponta on his comeback bid

Euronews: You’ve launched a new political party this week, PRO Romania, what does it stand for? Victor Ponta: “It stands for some values of the modern European social democracy, the centre-left, which have been abandoned by my previous party and a lot of …

Full interview: former Romania PM Victor Ponta on his comeback bid

Victor Ponta receives Serbian citizenship

Former Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta on Thursday received Serbian citizenship, the daily Blic reported. Ponta currently serves as chairman of Romanian Parliament’s Committee on European Affairs. The newspaper said it received confirmation from the …

Stoica becomes new president of Romania telecom authority Ancom

Romania's Parliament has appointed Vlad Stoica the new president of telecom authority Ancom. Stoica, former head of the chancellery of Prime Minister Victor Ponta, succeeds Sorin Grindeanu who resigned after his appointment as VP of the Social Democrat …

How timber smugglers are destroying Europe’s last primeval forests. Part II: The timber mafia

Read Part I: The Romanian wooded Eldorado For corruption to work, there always has to be someone offering money and someone else pocketing it. An over-simplification, perhaps, but the truth of it becomes clear in the course of this night on the outskirts …

Court Confirms Romania Ex-PM Ponta Committed Plagiarism

Romania's highest court has confirmed that former Prime Minister Victor Ponta plagiarized large parts of his doctoral dissertation. The High Court of Cassation and Justice found Ponta guilty of copying parts of his dissertation from other sources …

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Victor Ponta of Romania

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 22, 2013 Vice President Biden met today with the Prime Minister of Romania, Victor Ponta.  The Vice President reaffirmed the enduring U.S. commitment to a strategic partnership …

Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden and Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta in a Joint Press Statement

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release May 21, 2014 Victoria Palace Bucharest, Romania 1:10 P.M. (Local) PRIME MINISTER PONTA: (As interpreted) Good day. We are very glad and honored to have the visit of Mr. Vice President Joe …

Opinion: Chances for EU despite the coronavirus pandemic

Though it might be tempting for officials in countries that have been back-burnered by the European Union to mock EU institutions for their delayed response to the pandemic and to point out the lack of solidarity among member states, the bloc will continue …

Romanian court sentences 13 for deadly nightclub blaze

A Romanian court on Monday sentenced the three co-owners of Colectiv nightclub to 11 years and eight months each for fatal security shortcomings. They were also convicted of manslaughter. As many as 400 young people had gathered for a pre-Halloween gig by …

Romanian court jails 13 over deadly nightclub fire

A Romanian court on Monday handed jail terms to 13 people over a 2015 nightclub fire that killed 64 and brought down the prime minister after protests over corruption. The court also ordered payment of around 50 million euros ($56 million) in compensation …

How the US-China Competition Is Playing out in Romania

AdvertisingThere is an old myth in Romania that during the communist era, dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu systematically avoided developing infrastructure in the eastern part of the country because he feared a Soviet invasion. Today the tension between …

The Capitals: Anhörungen, Chancen, Bankrotterklärungen

The Capitals versorgt Sie mit Nachrichten aus ganz Europa – dank des EURACTIV Netzwerks. Heute u.a. mit dabei: Die letzten Anhörungen der designierten Kommissionsmitglieder sowie die letzte Chance für einige von ihnen. Außerdem: das umstrittene Klimapaket …

Political parties jostle to form Romania's next government

Romania's political parties will today begin discussions aimed at forming a new government. It comes after MPs yesterday (October 10) ousted the Social Democrat (PSD) party from power in a parliamentary no-confidence vote. The collapse ends a …

Munther Rayahneh: “The action” in “Aal Haroun” Movie is mental and not physical.

“Aal Haroun” Movie - hosny mahmoud GIZA, DOKKI, EGYPT, February 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jordanian artist, Munther Rayahneh, continues to shoot scenes of his movie "Al Haroun", written by Ahmed Anwar, through which he returns …

Alternative Social Networking Platform YoReSpot Emerges & Is Successfully Changing The World

YoReSpot inspires tens of thousands almost overnight BAYARD, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Welcome to YoReSpot!” This is the personal message new members receive from Brandon Irlbeck, the founder and owner of …

Chile Vegan Burger Company Certifies Vegan with BeVeg

Katana Vegana, is the first food company in Chile to have gained the global BeVeg vegan certification. CHILE, February 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Katana Vegana, is the first food company in Chile to have gained the BeVeg vegan certification. …

Cyberwarfare.com Domain Name Sold To INTRUSION, Inc. For $100,000 USD

Internet asset purchased from Cybersecurity Ventures NORTHPORT, NY, USA, February 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cybersecurity Ventures announced the sale of it’s Cyberwarfare.com domain name to INTRUSION, Inc. The purchase price was $100,000 …

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** நாள் : 01-03-2021 திங்கட்கிழமை -- ** நேரம் : காலை 12.00 மணி -- ** இடம் : சென்னை பத்திரிகையாளர்கள் சங்க மன்றம் ( Chennai Press Club ) சென்னை, இந்தியா, February 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ஐ.நா மனித உரிமைச்சபையின் 46வது …

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 update (27 February 2021)

Download logo 181 people have tested positive to the disease, out of a sample size of 5,577 tested in the last 24 hours. The total confirmed positive cases are now 105,648. The cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,295,556. Nairobi has 104 cases, Kiambu …

Coronavirus - Malawi: COVID-19 update (27 February 2021)

New cases: 123 Total active cases: 12,199 Total currently admitted: 91 (13 new) Total number of tests conducted: 197,007 (1,888 new) Total confirmed cases: 31,798* Total recovered: 18,424 (241 new) New discharges from treatment units: 14 Total deaths: 1, …

Sports Journalism: Guinean Security must free Dioulde now - AIPS Africa

As we wait in vain  for the details of his detention by the Guinean security agency, the entire family of the Sports Press in Africa want to call on the Guinean political authority to release Dioulde Diallo with immediate effect and without any condition. …

Coronavirus - Zimbabwe: COVID-19 update (27 February 2021)

Download logo As at 27 February 2021, Zimbabwe had 36 058 confirmed cases, including 32 590 recoveries and 1 463 deaths.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe.

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 update (27 February 2021)

341 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria Lagos-96 Rivers-41 Kaduna-33 Edo-21 Osun-20 Akwa Ibom-17 FCT-17 Ondo-15 Gombe-11 Kano-11 Imo-10 Ekiti-9 Kebbi-9 Kwara-8 Oyo-8 Borno-6 Enugu-3 Plateau-3 Delta-1 Niger-1 Ogun-1 155,417 confirmed  133,256 discharged  1,905 …

Coronavirus - Rwanda: COVID-19 update (27 February 2021)

Total cases: 18,790 (+101) Recovered: 17,307 (+5) Active cases: 1,222 In critical condition: 11 Tests: 1,004,667 (+4,162) Test positivity rate: 2.4% Recovery rate: 92.5% Deaths: 261 (+3) | 1.4%Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, …

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 update (27 February 2021)

Download logo Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi's COVID-19 update on 27 February 2021: New cases: 30 Total cases: 17 002 Active cases: 1876 New recoveries: 205 Total recoveries: 14 446 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government …

Hong Kong’s Coronavirus-Related Air Crew Quarantines are Inconsistent for US Pilots and Crew

Poses an Ongoing Risk to US Air Carrier Pilots and Crew by Forcing “Close Contact” Crews to Quarantine Upon Arrival at a Government Quarantine Camp UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALPA pilots have worked stoically …

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Swiss Security Solutions LLC is providing private, financial, legal and other investigations and intelligence for criminal, business and civil cases. ZüRICH ZH, ZüRICH ZH, SWITZERLAND, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Private Investigator …

"Al Haroun" Movie.. The 1st trending in the Egyptian cinematography community

Egyptian Producer "Hosni Mahmoud" launches his new movie "Aal Haroun" GIZA, DOKKI, EGYPT, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Egyptian young film producer Hosny Mahmoud has revealed details of his movie "Aal Haroun…

Micky Shiloah releases Feel-Good Single and Music Video

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indie artist and multi-hyphenate, Micky Shiloah, releases the feel-good single and music video for -- "I’m Gay” – a pop anthem about celebrating who you are, wherever you …

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 update (26 February 2021)

Download logo 410 people have tested positive to the coronavirus disease, out of a sample size of 7,180. 24 patients have recovered from the disease.  6 patients have succumbed to the disease. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya …

Coronavirus - Eswatini: COVID-19 update (26 February 2021)

Download logo Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi's COVID-19 update on 26 February 2021: New cases: 26 Total cases: 16 972 Active cases: 2055 New recoveries: 210 Total recoveries: 14 241 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government …

Coronavirus - Rwanda: COVID-19 update (26 February 2021)

Total cases: 18,689 (+136) Recovered: 17,302 (+23) Active cases: 1,129 In critical condition: 11 Tests: 1,000,505 (+4,163) Test positivity rate: 3.3% Recovery rate: 92.5% Deaths: 258 (+0) | 1.4%Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, …

Coronavirus - Uganda: COVID-19 update (26 February 2021)

Results of COVID-19 tests done on 26 February 2021 confirm 13 new cases. The cumulative confirmed cases are 40,335. The breakdown of the new cases are: 13 contacts and alerts: Wakiso (5) Gulu (1) Kampala (5) Amuru (1) Jinja (1)Distributed by APO Group on …

Michael Coppola Featured in Article on How to Comply with AA and 2FA Requirements in Criminal Justice Field

NEW PORT COST, CA, USA, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Coppola, a top internet security expert, was recently featured in article highlighting how organizations that maintain criminal justice information can comply with the latest …

APSCA ANNOUNCES DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST A MEMBER FIRM

APSCA revokes Membership of Leverage Limited WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) announced today that it has revoked the membership of …

British Standards Institute (BSI) selects Guildhawk to translate and localise web content to take their message global

BSI Group, the national standards body in the United Kingdom selected Guildhawk to provide localisation of the web content for the new website’s. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BSI Group, also known as …

Taurai Mudamburi aka Adhala Wegonyeti embreces blockchain technology

"Ndaiti, and I believe in love" prove that driving is not his job, music is a big deal for him that is why for so many, Adhala Wegonyeti music rings true. " HARARE, METROPOLITAN PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Why Vegan Claims Must Be Audited to be Certified

Vegan claims without physical audits lack integrity, as you cannot hold the supply chain and manufacturing processes accountable with just a paperwork review. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vegan …