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Romania's Georgescu protests cancelled vote outside polling station

Standing outside a closed polling station on Sunday, the so-called 'TikTok Messiah' claimed the Consitutional Court was "cancelling democracy" by anulling the first round of the presidential vote.

08/12/2024

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Georgescu, Lasconi label top court ruling 'illegal, undemocratic'

Independent far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu has slammed Romania’s top court after they decided on Friday to annul the results of the first round of the presidential vote and cancelled Sunday’s runoff citing Russian interference.

07/12/2024

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Romanian president: Court's annulment of election must be respected

The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election results due to foreign meddling, prompting President Klaus Iohannis to assure the country, the EU, and NATO of its continued stability on Friday evening.

06/12/2024

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Romanian court annuls presidential vote in major political earthquake

The first round of the elections saw a previously unknown far-right nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu top the polls in a shock result.

06/12/2024

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More than 4,000 Romanians participate in pro-Europe rally

Thousands of Romanians gathered in a popular square in the capital Bucharest to stage a pro-Europe rally. It comes just a few days before the second round of the country’s presidential election, as concerns over the political scene veering towards populism loom large.

06/12/2024

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Declassified reports hint at 'state actor' behind Georgescu's campaign

Five secret reports from different Romanian institutions and agencies have been made public by the country's president upon their request.

04/12/2024

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RFK Jr denies any link with far-right Romanian presidential candidate

A representative of the future US health secretary denied any support for Georgescu, dismissing the rumours as a hoax and stating RFK Jr is busy working with Trump in Florida.

04/12/2024

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Romania set for presidential runoff after court certifies first round

Pro-Moscow ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu's first-round win has shocked Romanian society and raised suspicions of Russian election meddling.

03/12/2024

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Romania accepts new political reality despite pro-European forces win

The leftist Social Democrat party is set to win Romania's parliamentary elections, with far-right populists making significant gains.

03/12/2024

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Pro-Western parties on top despite far-right gains in Romania election

Pro-Western parties in Romania will likely seek to form a coalition following Sunday's parliamentary election, but a surge of support for far-right nationalists looms over the upcoming presidential runoff.

02/12/2024

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Romanian centre-left forces leading with 99% of votes counted

Romania’s future parliament and government will continue the country’s strong pro-EU, pro-NATO and pro-Ukraine national strategy, despite a surge by ultra-nationalist contenders.

02/12/2024

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Euro-Atlantic forces lead in contested Romanian parliamentary vote

According to the tight projections by pollster CURS quoted by Euronews Romania, the currently governing Social-Democrats lead with 26% of the votes.

01/12/2024

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High turnout of 42% at 5pm in Romania's parliamentary elections

The vote comes just one week after a highly controversial first round of the presidential race, which saw relatively unknown populist candidate Călin Georgescu win 23% of the vote.

01/12/2024

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RFK Jr mulls Romania visit to meet 'TikTok Messiah' candidate

Robert Kennedy Jr could attend a book launch in Romania, claims far-right nationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu.

29/11/2024

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Romania's top court asks for presidential election first round recount

Far-right, Moscow-friendly candidate Călin Georgescu dramatically won in the election's first round — shocking the country's political establishment.

28/11/2024

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Victory of Romania’s 'TikTok Messiah' is an alarm bell for Europe

Romania's unknown extremist candidate, Călin Georgescu, won the first round of elections all thanks to a massive TikTok campaign, raising concerns over foul play and prompting a request for an EU investigation.

27/11/2024

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Romanian 'TikTok Messiah' embodies hybrid war with West

Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has millions of likes on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of followers. He ran a successful social media campaign to emerge victorious in the first round of the country's presidential elections.

27/11/2024

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What could happen to Ukraine if Călin Georgescu becomes president?

The independent nationalist beat all expectations by winning the first round of the presidential elections in Romania on Sunday.

27/11/2024

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Young Romanians protest outcome of presidential first round vote

Over 1,000 youths gathered in Bucharest, protesting against far-right nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu, who won 23% in the first round of Romania's presidential election.

26/11/2024

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Shock in Romania after little-known populist secures presidential lead

According to his website, Calin Georgescu holds a doctorate in pedology, a branch of soil science, and held different positions in Romania’s environment ministry in the 1990s.

25/11/2024

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Who is Romanian far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu?

Little-known Georgescu took a shock lead in Romania's presidential election on Sunday.

25/11/2024

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Far-right populist stuns Romania as he wins election first round

After polls closed, 9.4 million people - just over 52% of eligible voters - had cast their ballots, according to data from the Permanent Electoral Authority.

25/11/2024

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Romania election preview: who is running for president?

Marcel Ciolacu, prime minister and chief of the Social Democratic Party, is the frontrunner to win the presidential election, leading in all polls.

22/11/2024

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Halloween fans flock to spooky Bucharest festival

Romanian capital Bucharest held a three-day Halloween festival at Lacul Morii Lake, famous for its mysterious past and ghost stories.

29/10/2024

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Authorities in eastern Romania beef up anti-flood measures

Local officials in Galați put the total cost for repairs in the county at around €150 million and say the region could be faced with a similar price tag every time flooding happens.

12/10/2024

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Saint Parascheva, Romania's largest pilgrimage

Thousands of faithful came from all over the country to take part in the annual religious pilgrimage of Saint Parascheva in Iaşi.

08/10/2024