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Did Europe ban Romanian ultranationalist Georgescu's election bid?

After Romanian ultranationalist Călin Georgescu was disqualified from the country's presidential race, a series of posts sharing disinformation have appeared on social media platforms. Euroverify debunks their claims.

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Romanian constitutional court rejects Calin Georgescu's candidacy

Romania's top court upheld the electoral committee's earlier rejection of 'TikTok Messiah" Georgescu's candidacy, causing demonstrations in Bucharest on Tuesday evening.

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Chaos in Bucharest after Georgescu barred from election rerun

Chaos broke out in Romania's capital on Sunday as supporters of Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body's decision to reject his candidacy in the presidential election rerun.

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Romanian electoral committee halts Calin Georgescu's presidential bid

Georgescu's bid for the Romanian presidency was suspended over documentation issues related to campaign funding, prompting him to condemn the decision as undemocratic.

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Romania detains six for alleged treason amid Russian espionage probe

In an unprecedented move, authorities in Bucharest arrested six citizens Wednesday for organising a paramilitary group with Moscow's support, linked to the expulsion of the Russian military attache to Romania and his deputy.

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Romania expels Russian military attache in Georgescu-linked slap

Bucharest expelled Russia's military attaché Victor Makovskiy and his deputy for violating the Vienna Convention, the foreign ministry told Euronews Romania.

USA

Controversial Tate brothers arrive in Florida after travel ban lifted

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges they participated in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania, where they were sexually exploited.

Romania

Controversial Tate brothers leave Romania on US-bound flight

The brothers, who are accused of a series of alleged crimes including human trafficking and rape, are travelling to America soon after the Trump administration spoke to the Romanian authorities about their case.

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Romanian prosecutors charge Georgescu in unexpected criminal case

The Romanian ultranationalist politician was picked up by police for questioning earlier on Wednesday regarding false funding sources and false information in his last campaign.

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Notorious fugitive extradited to France after arrest in Romania

Mohamed Amra had fled after armed men ambushed his prison transfer van, killing two officers and injuring three others.

Romania

Romanians puzzled by Trump allies' sudden interest in their politics

The inner circle of US President Donald Trump has recently become vocal on Romanian politics, now showing interest in the case of the Tate brothers.

Romania

Romania registers lowest natality rate in last 100 years

There has been a downward trend since 1960 in the number of children born in the EU. In 2024, Romania recorded its lowest natality rate in the last 100 years.

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Romania's Georgescu calls on supporters to join supermarket boycott

Romania is the latest country to join a supermarket that has gained traction across the Balkans, with far-right ultranationalist Călin Georgescu calling on his supporters to join the initiative.

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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigns to avoid political crisis

A third request to suspend Iohannis from office was set to be discussed and voted upon in the country's parliament on Tuesday.

Health news

Romania issues health alert as flu cases rise

So far, 22 people have died with the Health Minister Alexandru Rafila saying none of the fatalities had had the flu vaccine.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels force Romanian mercenaries to retreat to Rwanda

The Romanian soldiers were contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to stop the rebel advance.

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Romania celebrates Unification Day

On 24 January, thousands of people gathered in Iaşi to celebrate the unification of the Romanian Principalities, which was the first step towards the unification of all provinces.

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Romanian farmers give up on growing potatoes as costs surge

Seed costs have doubled in recent years while agricultural labour has become more expensive and harder to find.

Destinations

Booked into Bucharest’s trendy spa? Here’s where else to go

Romania’s capital has seen an influx of visitors thanks to the hype around Therme Bucharest Spa, but the real gems are in the heart of the city.

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Help cats and the environment with new Bucharest vending machines

Bucharest has introduced eco-friendly vending machines in Tineretului, Floreasca, and Circului parks, offering food and water for stray cats in exchange for recycled bottles and cans.