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Romanian Tennis Player Sorana Carstea Replies to Critics: My Post Has a Positive Message

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Romanian Tennis Player Sorana Carstea Replies to Critics: My Post Has a Positive Message

Sorana Carstea is accused of transphobia after she posted this message on Instastory: Make Men Masculine Again. Make Women Feminine Again. Make Children Innocent Again.

Sorana Carstea controversial message

Otherwise entirely innocent, this message has been interpreted by progressists and LGBTQ activists as transphobic.

Sorana Carstea replied for Eurosport, explaining what was behind this message:

It was a message that came after I arrived at Wimbledon, and it was a positive message. Yesterday I saw the Princess of Wales, Kate. I was highly impressed by her elegance, the elegance of the ladies here, how nicely the men are dressed, all in suits and ties, and how much discipline in the children, what innocence. It all came from my admiration of mine for this tournament and all the beautiful things I’ve seen here that this tournament has.
It was a positive message that, in general, today could be interpreted any way, but the message was a positive one, related to the elegance of this tournament. I smile when I see how beautiful the world in the stands, how beautiful they are, the spectators here and how much class there is in this tournament. Hence the inspiration for this post. So the idea behind this post was a very positive one.

Sorana Carstea explains her post after being accuses of transphobia

So, we have to admit that the critics are utterly exaggerated. If one cannot urge women to be feminine and men masculine, all the values that the leftists promote, including the freedom of speech and the freedom to all people, disregard their opinion, is fake.

People should be allowed to express their opinion, no matter what. This is what freedom of speech means. Apart from that, one contrary opinion to the other, even to the majority, doesn’t mean that opinion is right or wrong – it is just an opinion. Sorana Carstea should be left alone to express her opinions and ideas like anyone else.

This doesn’t mean that Sorana is transphobic or that Romanians are homophobic. It means just one thing: Romanian people want to have the right to express their views. This means freedom of speech. This differentiates democracy from communism, which crippled Romania for 45 years until the so-called Revolution in 1989.

Maybe the Western and the local critics yearn for the return of communism in Europe. This might be a reality someday, as this is where all this progressivism heads to. But, until then, people must have the right to express their ideas. This is the basis of any democracy in the world, and last time Sorana checked, she understood she lived in a democratic Romania and a democratic European Union.

Knowledge: Language of the Eyes

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Knowledge: Language of the Eyes

Just like in a poker match, many times in a negotiation, it is helpful to perceive the thoughts and feelings of the other negotiator; you don’t have to be a telepath or a mentalist; it’s enough to start by knowing the language of the body and the language of the eyes. Today about the language of the eyes…

The language of the eyes

Without going too much into anatomy-related matters, we will say that how we think is transposed into how we move our eyes. If we are lying or if we are telling the truth – a connoisseur of eye language will „read” you immediately; it has nothing to do with anything other than how each half of the cerebral hemisphere is assigned the opposite half of the body and with the fact that the left hemisphere, which controls the right side of the body, is „responsible” for analytical processes. In contrast, the right side is „responsible” for intuitive processes. Let’s go directly to the topic: look at the image below – it hugely explains what it means to translate the language of the eyes.

Different eyes positions and their interpretation

Language of the eyes

The interlocutor’s eyes look to your right, up (his left, up)
The interlocutor’s gaze towards your right side, above, mainly involves visual memories; it assumes that the interlocutor is trying to remember, not to build a new image with which to mislead you. It is usually a sign that this is well-intentioned, but check your interlocutor with additional questions.

The interlocutor’s eyes look to your right, sideways (his left, sideways)
Looking to your right, to the side (to the left of your interlocutor), assumes that he is trying to remember sounds – a melody, a voice, a noise. So, if you ask him – „and what sound did you hear when you opened the door?” and he looks to your right, sideways (his left), then it means he is trying to remember and is sincere in his attempt. If he wanted to mislead you, he would have looked elsewhere, as we will see.

The interlocutor’s eyes are looking down to your right (his left, down)
In this case, it means that the interlocutor is thinking – it is a typical position of the gaze for those who are thinking about the solution to a problem, about a question. It is both an inner dialogue, a struggle to find a soutie, but also an attempt to identify in memory ways to solve a situation.

The interlocutor’s eyes look down

This position of the gaze indicates that the interlocutor remembers a taste – bitter, sour, sweet. If you are a reader, ask your friend ”how you liked the cake?”. And he looked down and said sweet, then it was sweet. If he looks to the upper left – his right (as we will see), it means that he is trying to hide the authentic taste of the cake (which he didn’t necessarily like), and even if he says that it was sweet, you will know that he didn’t think so.

The interlocutor’s eyes look towards your lower left (his right, lower)

In this case, the interlocutor builds sensations and feelings in his mind – love, fear, shame, guilt, pleasure, etc. The feeling cannot be identified as such only by the direction of the gaze. Still, this information must be correlated with others, such as the color of the cheeks, nervous tics, sweating, the position of the hands, etc., but about micro-mimicry in a future article.

The interlocutor’s eyes look towards your left side (his right side)

In this case, the interlocutor constructs or imagines sounds – he tries to figure out what a song would sound like, a voice he has never heard before. It does not require remembering – so if you ask the interlocutor, let’s say a witness to an incident, what sound did he hear when the suspect left the room and he looked to your left side (his right), then it means that he is trying to lie and „make up” the sound in the mind, not reproduce it.

The interlocutor’s eyes look to your left, up (his right, up)

If he looks to your upper left (his right), he imagines something that looks different from reality or he improvises, like when we lie; for example, when he tries to tell a lie, hide a truth, and try to imagine what to say so as not to give a clue. However, do not be misled by the normal processes that involve imagination – for example, if you ask the interlocutor how he imagines the collaboration or the completion of the contract, he usually reacts by looking to his upper right.

So, your upper left (his right) implies a visual construction, it means that the interlocutor is using imagination, but imagination does not always mean a lie, as we have seen. That’s why we have to be careful about which verification questions we ask so as not to misinterpret the genuine intention of the interlocutor to activate his imagination.

Interlocutory eyes – the cutter looks directly at you

When the interlocutor looks directly at you, there are several options – the first tells us that he is sincere because he does not look away from us and is attentive to what we tell him. However, the absence of common tics, such as looking in a specific direction when we ask him to remember something, can signal to us the interlocutor’s intention to avoid being „read,” He then forces himself to follow us by looking straight into our eyes.

These elements are the basic ones. It usually works because you rarely meet interlocutors who have perfected themselves in hiding these involuntary tics (we don’t know any). However, this information received through direct observation must be correlated with other information we obtain through verification or additional questions.

Knowing the language of the eyes, you can „read” the interlocutor, obtaining information about his true intentions, and you can, in turn, control yourself so that you are not „read” by the interlocutor. This technique allows you to negotiate better and more efficiently, providing you with information that not many people have at hand.

Romania Celebrates National Flag Day: June 26

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Romania Celebrates National Flag Day: June 26

Each year, on June 26, Romania celebrates their National Flag Day. The military ceremonies are the main attraction of this day for locals and tourists alike, but all that matters the most is the people’s feeling for the flag’s colours.

Romanian National Flag is blue, yellow, and red, displayed vertically. There were times when the flag’s colours were displayed horizontally, but the final display was adopted and maintained to this day.

As we see it now with these colours, the flag dates back to 1848. Yet, it suffered some modifications over time. The most recent one was in December 1989, when, during the Romanian Revolution, the socialist coat of arms was removed from the flag. A hole in the flag was one of the symbols of the Romanian Revolution.

Romanian Flag vs Chad Flag
Romania’s and Chad’s flags

Some criticize this approach, with no coat of arms on the flag, as the Romanian flag is easily confused with the flag of Chad. Moreover, the Moldovan flag, Romania’s sister country, is identical, except for the coat of arms used on the Moldovan flag.

Criticized or not, the Romanian flag is loved by all those who feel and live Romanian. This day, June 26, is another opportunity to celebrate it again.

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Romania Draws in Kosovo, Remains Second in Group I

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Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Romania Draws in Kosovo, Remains Second in Group I

On June 16, Romania plays at Pristina with Kosovo to a scoreless draw and maintains second place in Group I.

After two days of rain, the game was played in Pristina on a difficult field. The game will begin much later than the planned hour once the referees have tested the field.

After VAR proved to the referee that one of the Kosovar players was offside upon receiving the ball, Kosovo had a goal disallowed. Despite numerous scoring chances for both teams, the score remained 0-0.

Towards the end of the game, something happened. The Kosovar government deemed the chant „Kosovo je Serbia” insulting. Therefore, authorities ordered the Romanian fans to leave the stands. One of the European nations that does not accept Kosovo is Romania.

On Monday, June 19, at 20.45 local time, Switzerland travels to face Romania in the next match.

The top two teams from each group go to the championship game, and Romania has an excellent chance to finish this season in one of the qualifying spots.

Romania Recalls Ambassador to Kenya Over Racist Remarks

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Romania Recalls Ambassador to Kenya Over Racist Remarks

Dragos Tigau, Romania’s ambassador to Kenya, was called back due to an incident in April of this year. Dragos Tigau allegedly made similar comments while conversing with other employees from various European Embassies while attending a global event.

On April 26, a monkey appeared at the conference room window while I was inside the United Nations headquarters in Kenya’s capital. AFP obtained a note from the South Sudanese embassy in Kenya that read, „The African group has joined us,” he added, „The African group has joined us.” The comment was obviously referring to the animal at the window because witnesses reported that no African group was present in the conference room at the time.

As the Ambassador did, calling Africans „monkeys” is a terrible diplomatic gaffe and an insult to all the African nations.

In a formal letter, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its regret over the incident.

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentions that regrettably, contrary to the institution’s rules, including those of conduct and ethics, the Romanian Ambassador to Kenya did not inform the MFA headquarters about the incident at the end of April 2023. Romanian ambassador to Kenya should return to Romania as soon as possible, and the MFA’s internal Control and Diplomatic Evaluation Unit should immediately scan the necessary procedures, including establishing internal measures to be taken in the given situation. We deeply regret this situation and offer our apologies to all those affected; any behaviours or comments of a racist nature are completely unacceptable. We hope it will not affect ties with African countries.

Romania’s ties with African countries won’t probably be affected to such an extent that it will matter. Still, all African nations will look differently at Romanian diplomats from now on. On one good sunshine day, all this will probably matter.

How to choose the best WordPress hosting provider

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How to choose the best WordPress hosting provider

Choosing the right WordPress hosting provider is crucial to the success of your website. According to the digital service agency TUYA Digital, a good hosting provider ensures your website is secure, fast, and always available to visitors. In this article, we’ll discuss the factors you need to consider when choosing a WordPress hosting provider and provide some tips to help you choose the best WordPress hosting provider for your needs.

Factors to Consider when choosing the best WordPress provider for your company

  1. Performance: The performance of your website is crucial to your success. Look for a hosting provider that can provide fast loading times, good uptime, and reliable performance.
  2. Security: The security of your website is also essential. Look for a hosting provider with robust security features like SSL certificates, firewalls, and malware scanning.
  3. Support: Good customer support is essential. Look for a hosting provider that offers 24/7 support with knowledgeable and responsive customer service.
  4. Price: The cost of hosting is always a factor. Look for a hosting provider that offers competitive pricing and value for money.
  5. Features: Look for a hosting provider that offers the features you need for your websites, such as automatic backups, staging environments, and site migration tools.

Tips for Choosing the Best WordPress Hosting Provider

  1. Read Reviews: Read reviews from other users to understand their experience with the hosting provider.
  2. Test Their Performance: Test the performance of the hosting provider by running speed tests and checking uptime reports.
  3. Look for a Managed Solution: A managed solution handles updates, security, and maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about it.
  4. Check Their Support Channels: Ensure the hosting provider offers phone, email, and live chat support.
  5. Consider Scalability: Choose a hosting provider to scale your website as it grows.

Conclusion

Choosing the right WordPress hosting provider is crucial to the success of your website. When deciding, consider factors such as performance, security, support, price, and features. Read reviews, test their performance, look for a managed solution, check their support channels, and consider scalability. By following these tips, you can choose the best WordPress hosting provider.

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Russian Officials Mention Romania as Main Weapon Supplier to Ukraine

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Russian Officials Mention Romania as Main Weapon Supplier to Ukraine

Romania is listed as one of the major arms suppliers to the Ukrainian Armed Forces by General Valeri Gerasimov, the Chief of Staff of the Russian Army. This occurred during a Smotrim.ru -broadcast briefing in front of the foreign military attachés in Moscow.

He identified the key arms suppliers to Ukraine during the event. The United States, Poland, and the United Kingdom were called supply leaders.

The Russian Red Army Chief of Staff also stated that his nation had information on the quantity of weaponry supplied to Ukraine.

In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, the Western countries have sent four planes, more than 30 helicopters, more than 350 tanks, about 1,000 combat vehicles, 5,000 combat unmanned aerial vehicles, at least 800 armored vehicles and up to 700 artillery systems to Kyiv.

Red Army Chief of Staff Valeri Gerasimov on the total quantity of weapons sent to Ukraine

Unlike the United States, Great Britain, or even Poland, Romania hasn’t openly acknowledged that it has been supplying Ukraine with weaponry. But if not the primary supply, reports have suggested that it serves as a central crossing point for Western weapons into the area of combat. Interestingly, the Ukrainian counterparts in Bucharest or Kyiv have frequently congratulated Romania for delivering weaponry to support the Ukrainian army, despite Romanian officials keeping it a secret.

Compared to what it was under the communist government, Romania’s defence sector is now relatively modest. 15 weapon and ammunition facilities and plants are managed by the state-owned defence corporation Romarm, and they all contribute to the arsenal of defences in Romania. They include assault weapons, rockets, light and heavy ammo, and armoured transports. According to Gerasimov, there is a significant probability that Romania has supplied these weapons to Ukraine.

Romania Boycotts Austria

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Romania Boycotts Austria

Following the referendum on Schengen accession on December 8, Romania began to boycott Austria. Romania was again excluded from the free economic zone since Austria was the only nation to oppose it, as was expected.

As mentioned by Vlahia News, politicians, businesspeople, owners of football clubs, and significant agricultural organizations in Romania demanded a boycott of Austria and its products. Meantime, Romania removed its ambassador from Vienna, but the political conflict had just begun. Austria was officially forewarned by some politicians to anticipate Romanian opposition to its European interests. Also, the Universitatea Craiova football club announced they wouldn’t fuel in Austrian gas stations, and one museum cancelled the exhibition of an Austrian artist.

Additionally, governments and influential people advise Romanians to avoid taking winter vacations in Austria because there are a variety of alternative ski resorts available. There were protests in front of the Austrian Embassy in Bucharest, and there is unrest in the nation that suggests more of the same will likely occur.

The widespread boycott of Austrian companies has begun in Romania. Numerous social media posts these days encourage or demonstrate how to boycott Austrian products. Romanians immediately realized that stopping their fuel purchases from OMV, the Austrian oil company, was the simplest way to protest the arbitrary decision to reject Romania’s membership in Schengen. Romanians are now driving to local brands like Rompetrol rather than OMV gas outlets.

The banking and finance industry is an additional target. Romanians are urged to remove all of their funds from Raiffeisen Bank and BCR- Erste Bank, close their accounts there, and go to the Romanian CEC Bank because these banks are on the list. Both Austrian banks released very uninspiring press releases and shared them on social media, but it didn’t seem to make a difference.

The insurance industry is also a battleground for those who disagree with Austria’s decision; calls for a boycott of UNIQA or Vienna Insurance Group are being made, and consumers are being urged to switch to other insurance providers.

On the list is also a notorious business: The usual suspect for stealing wood from Romanian forests is Holzindustrie Schweighofer, now operating under the name HS Timber Productions. Additionally, the Austrian company was being investigated for allegedly using wood from illegal logging; however, as is customary in Romania when it comes to foreign businesses, this investigation was never completed.

Additionally, items like coffee and natural juice are now mentioned: Julius Meinl, Red Bull, and even Pfanner are just a few of the Austrian brands for which they call for a boycott.

One nation whose population is not well known for engaging in such boycotts or protests against Western businesses or decisions is Romania. Romania is a flourishing market for Western businesses, particularly Austrian ones that generate billions in profits annually. However, this may signal the start of a revolution that would awaken the Romanian people and teach them how to defend their rights.

Women Empowerment in Romania

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Women Empowerment in Romania
Women Empowerment in Romania

While the European Union promotes women empowerment through gender equality, as it believes that diversity should be encouraged and men and women should have equal opportunities, Romania is a state that makes no exception to the rule. Inspired by the European way of thinking, this country strongly believes that women are brave, beautiful and powerful and that they ought to have the same opportunities to grow as men do.

Women Empowerment in Romania – Challenges

That is not to say that Romania didn’t face its fair share of challenges regarding this issue. After the collapse of communism in Romania, new issues that had never been addressed before emerged, one of them being the issue of gender equality. After it adhered to the European Union, a set of measures meant to promote the rights of women were passed, but it was never easy. One of them was the dissolution in 2010 of the National Agency for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men, following the financial crisis that hit the country. During this time, an increase was noticed in the rate of unemployment for women of about 1.8 per cent, while the rate of unemployment for men was only 1.2 per cent.
It hasn’t been the only difficulty women empowerment in Romania has had to face. However, in the present, thanks to the efforts made by the European Union, women benefit of way more opportunities to grow than they did before communism fell.

Women Empowerment in Romania – Claret Credit Romania case study

Women empowerment in Romania is encouraged by a way of thinking that strongly believes that creativity and homogeneity are the most important ingredients in a team. Homogeneity and creativity are key ingredients in a team’s success. This is because all members work together in the same direction. The same goes for creativity. It will make it easier to complete tasks and solve problems faster.
It is common to hear about the gender gap in the workplace. Many women don’t hold high-ranking leadership positions within companies in some countries. This is not uncommon, but the Romanian companies have many women who have built successful businesses and helped many people who were looking for quick financing solutions. These companies consider women to be a fundamental pillar of their businesses. One of the examples of this fact is the way Claret functions as an institution.
The women of Claret have been able to bring a positive change to the company, through their professional way of dealing with any problem, showing patience, calmness and professionalism. They handle all situations encountered calmly, managing to create a relationship based on trust with any client. They are the ones who interact with customers, trying to understand the reasons why they turn to an IFN and give them the best advice in order to choose a loan. The women of Claret empathize with those who come to ask for financial help from the company’s IFN and put themselves in their situation to be able to offer them the ideal solution in order to overcome the obstacles caused by the lack of money.

At Claret, the position of CEO also brings with it many responsibilities. As a woman, it is sometimes difficult to make your presence felt in a male-dominated world of business, but the determination I have shown has helped me advance and occupy this important position within this IFN. The team is made up of many strong and courageous women who show professionalism every day. The ability to work under pressure is vital for this leadership position, but I am a confident woman who can handle any difficult situation.

– Laura Leanca, CLARET general director (CEO)

With their well-defined vision, their spirit, their creativity and the ease with which they carry out their tasks, the women of Claret manage to create a work environment conducive to performance. In addition, the presence of strong and determined women in the company’s collective will always be an asset that Claret will have in front of any competitors.


Romanians Believe They Live Worse than Under Communism – New Opinion Poll

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Romanians Believe They Live Worse than Under Communism – New Opinion Poll

Romanians believe their quality of life has declined since the communist era. This is the unexpected outcome of a survey conducted by the INSCOP research institution.

The findings were released one month before the symbolic „Romanian Revolution” anniversary of December 1989.

57% of Romanians feel their quality of life has declined since the communist era

The research is a component of the „Romania Agenda 2050” initiative, which aims to provide a comprehensive picture of the nation’s future course. Universities, other thinking groups, and research organizations are some of the project’s collaborators,  including Bucharest University and „Babes Bolyai” University of Cluj.

What’s more alarming is that the poll, done in May–June and September–October at two distinct times, reveals that Romanians believe the country’s condition is worsening. Only 54% of those surveyed in May believed that conditions were better under communism than they were now, however, by September, this percentage had risen to 57%.

Currently, 57% of the populace believes that the nation is worse off than before the so-called „Romanian Revolution” of 1989, when Nicolae Ceausescu, the Secretary General of the Romanian Communist Party, was detained and murdered.

Romania appeared different 33 years after that incident, but Romanians had bigger aspirations than that.

”Those of the mature generation are disappointed by the gap between their expectations in 1989 and what has happened. On the other hand, there are young people who don’t know much about what was before 1989, about what society was like. For example, no one thinks that almost everything was deprived from Romanians in 1989, no freedom of movement, standard of living extremely low, No basic things, such as permanent access to electricity, fuel or food”

Marin Preda, Bucharest University rector

Does anybody ponder why Romanians are unsatisfied with their lives now?

How history keeps repeating itself is amusing because political bodies don’t offer the transparency needed by the poeple to trust and support its vision and actions. In 1989, Romanians struggled to get food and endured harsh living conditions in their dwellings since neither the heating nor the power was continuously on. The communist government conserved money to pay off the foreign debt, and as a result, Romania eventually became one of the few nations without an external debt.

On the other hand, Romanians in 2022 enjoy plenty of food, whilst inflation is eroding their buying power. Since the heating system failed in numerous cities, including Bucharest, some apartments are still unheated. Mayors come and go, making empty promises to improve the situation. Although there are very few technical shortages and energy is always on, as winter nears, Romanians are worried about their electrical costs.

Is communism a superior system to democracy? Although we have our doubts, it is certain that once communism crumbled in Romania, expectations were great and have not yet been satisfied. From this viewpoint, the present energy crisis, the proximity of the war in Ukraine, and the way other members of the „European family” approach Romania will not be encouraging.

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