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The Latest Breaking News from Marcel Ciolacu

Far-right candidate banned from running in presidential election

Protests have erupted following the decision

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters hold rally ahead of Romania's election rerun

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Romania’s capital Saturday in the latest anti-government demonstration by far-right groups after a top court canceled a presidential election in the European Union country last year

The Independent UK

Romanian Parliament Approves New Pro-European Coalition Government

Romanian lawmakers approve a new pro-European coalition government led by PM Ciolacu to address political crisis and far-right influence.

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Romania's PSD Withdraws From Coalition Talks Amid Political Turmoil

Romania's political turmoil deepens as PSD withdraws from coalition talks, impacting government formation and upcoming elections.

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Did TikTok Swing Romania's Election? Recount Ordered Following Claims Platform Boosted Far-Right Candidate

With less than two weeks to go before Romania votes on its next President, the country's Constitutional Court has ordered a recount of the first round votes.

International Business Times UK

Romania Faces Presidential Runoff Between Populist And Reformist

Romania's political landscape shifts as far-right candidate Georgescu leads in presidential election, facing progressive Lasconi in runoff.

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Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election?

The judo-loving TikTok campaigner won most votes in the first round of the presidential election. Here’s what it means.

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Calin Georgescu takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential election

NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off vote next month.

Al Jazeera

Romanians vote in presidential election focused on high living costs, Ukraine war

Romanians started voting on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that may give hard-right politician George Simion a chance of winning, with voters focused on high living costs and the country's support for Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Romanians Vote In Presidential Election Amid Far-Right Nationalist Challenge

Romanians vote in presidential election with potential runoff between Simion and Ciolacu, shaping country's future.

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Far Right Eye Breakthrough In Romania Presidential Vote

Romanians were voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion.

International Business Times

'We Want Change': Romanian Far-right Leader Eyes Presidential Run-off

Romanian far-right leader George Simion, a Donald Trump fan, has been touring the countryside, including bringing truckloads of construction material to a flood-hit village, ahead of Sunday's presidential election.

International Business Times

Romania election: what next after ultranationalist’s shock first-round victory?

Upset in first round of presidential ballot as frontrunners knocked out and pro-Russian Călin Georgescu comes first

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: EU cements first ever joint arms purchases in boost for Ukraine

€300m fund will help member countries buy defence equipment and increase support to Ukraine; Odesa strike knocks out heating. What we know on day 996

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer signs new defence deal with EU ally in latest step in Brexit reset

Europe braced for impact of Donald Trump presidency on security after he picks Fox presenter Pete Hegseth, who has argued the US is spending too much on Ukraine’s fight against Russia, as defence secretary

Evening Standard

UK and Romania sign defence treaty aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine

On Tuesday afternoon, Sir Keir Starmer hosted Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu in Downing Street.

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Romania's Ana Barbosu Awarded Women's Floor Exercise Bronze Medal

Controversy in gymnastics as women's floor exercise bronze medal is relocated, sparking calls for judging reform and transparency.

The Independent UK

Romanians appeal gymnast's score after inquiry drama in floor exercise final at Olympics

The Romanian Olympic Committee says it has appealed Sabrina Maneca-Voinea’s score from the floor exercise final at the Paris Games after a last-minute inquiry on behalf of American rival Jordan Chiles prompted heartbreak and rage from the former gymnastics powerhouse

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The Independent UK

Romania prime minister to boycott Olympic closing ceremony as gymnastics protest

18-year-old Barbosu missed out on a medal by 0.1 of a point in the gymnastics women’s floor final

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Romanian Prime Minister To Boycott Olympic Closing Ceremony Over Jordan Chiles’ “Scandalous” Medal

Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu slammed the outcome of the women’s floor exercise final this week at the Paris Olympics. The post Romanian Prime Minister To Boycott Olympic Closing Ceremony Over Jordan Chiles’ “Scandalous” Medal first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

Romanian PM to boycott Olympics' closing ceremony after 'scandalous situation' in gymnastics ruling

Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said Tuesday that he will boycott the Paris Olympics’ closing ceremony due to a “scandalous situation” that cost a Romanian gymnast a bronze medal

International Business Times

Romanian Classrooms Face Hidden Holocaust History

Debating eagerly in their classroom, Romanian teacher Gabriela Obodariu's pupils faced up to a hard question: if horrors like the Holocaust were to happen in their time, what part would they play?

The Independent UK

Romanian truck drivers and farmers protest as talks with the government fail to reach an agreement

Romanian truck drivers and farmers are protesting again across the country again as negotiations with the coalition government over lower taxes, higher subsidies and other demands failed to reach any agreements

The Independent UK

Bulgaria and Romania overcome Austria's objections and get partial approval to join Schengen Area

Bulgaria and Romania have received permission to join Europe’s passport- and visa-free Schengen Area starting in March

Zenger

Austria Embroiled In Diplomatic Rift With Romania And Bulgaria Over Schengen Enlargement And Gas

Romania is aiming to be the biggest oil producer in Europe amid the clash with its neighbors.

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