Bucharest, June 14 (IANS) Romanian President Nicusor Dan on Sunday designated Adrian Vestea, President of the Brasov County Council, as the country’s new Prime Minister.Dan said at a press conference that he nominated Vestea, also Vice-President of the National Liberal Party, as Prime Minister, after Independent candidate Eugen Tomac resigned his mandate on Sunday morning, Xinhua news agency reported.He added that Vestea had gone through all the administrative stages as a successful Mayor, Count…
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Lisbon, Jan 18 (IANS) Portuguese presidential election voting began on Sunday, with over 11 million registered voters expected to cast ballots and choose a successor from a record field of 11 candidates. The polling hours are from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm local time (0800-1900 GMT), and the main results are expected to be announced later the same day, Xinhua News Agency reported.According to recent polls, Andre Ventura, leader of the far-right party Chega, currently holds an advantage. Other major can…
Seoul, Jan 18 (IANS) Former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Hong Ik-pyo has been named South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s new secretary for political affairs, Cheong Wa Dae said on Sunday. Hong will begin his term as presidential secretary on Tuesday, replacing Woo Sang-ho, presidential secretary for public relations and communication, Lee Kyu-youn said during a press briefing, Yonhap News Agency reported.Hong, a three-term lawmaker, previously served as the DP’s floor leader alongside Lee wh…