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Romania confirms date, tightens rules for presidential election rerun
Romania's coalition government approved on Thursday a re-run of a two-round presidential election on May 4 and May 18 as previously agreed, and tightened campaign rules for big social media platforms including TikTok.
Romania sets May date for new presidential election
A cabinet meeting on Thursday approved the ruling party’s proposal to have a fresh presidential vote. The first round will take place on May 4, with a second on May 18 if no fir
Romania To Hold New Presidential Elections In May: Govt
Romania announced Thursday that it would hold new presidential elections in May, after the shock annulment of the December vote amid claims of Russian interference.
Romania to Rerun Presidential Election on May 4, Ruling Coalition Party Says
BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's ruling coalition agreed on Wednesday to rerun a two-round presidential election on May 4 and May 18 and stuck to an original plan to endorse a single candidate, the Liberal Party, one of the three coalition parties, said.
Georgescu loses court battle to overturn Romania's presidential election results
The High Court of Cassation and Justice of Romania rejected Călin Georgescu's appeal in the case regarding the annulment of the presidential election. The decision is final, Digi 24 reports. The court dismissed Georgescu's appeal as unfounded.
Romania: Protests in Romania continue over election annulment
Tens of thousands of Romanians, according to local media, participated Sunday in a demonstration in Bucharest called by the ultra-nationalist AUR party to demand the continuation of the presidential election process that was canceled amid suspicions of Russian interference and irregular financing.
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Romania’s GDP per capita at PPP up 4pp y/y to 78% of EU average in 2023
Romania’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), reached 78% of the European ...
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Romania’s High Court of Cassation and Justice definitively exonerates Gabriel Popoviciu
Romania’s High Court of Cassation and Justice, equivalent to the UK’s Supreme Court, fully acquitted  Gabriel ‘Puiu’ ...
'Democracy is not optional': Thousands in Romania protest cancelled presidential elections
The protest follows the court’s December decision to annul the election just two days before a scheduled runoff. Far-right ...
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Politico: Romania defies EU law by approving banned bee-killing pesticides
The Romanian executive recently granted emergency approvals for banned bee-killing pesticides in clear violation of European ...
Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race
Tens of thousands protested in Romania’s capital against a top court’s decision last month to annul the presidential election ...
Romania to review E.ON energy provider sale over Russia risk
Romania's energy ministry said on Wednesday it has notified a government agency that reviews foreign investment about ...
Stray Dog Becomes First Person to Cross Hungary-Romania Border & Guards Burst Into Applause
"Romania has joined the European Union's Schengen area, and a dog was the first to cross the Romania-Hungary border freely," ...
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Romania flags ‘national security risk’ in sale of energy company to Hungary
E.ON Energie Romania is one of the European Union member's biggest gas and electricity providers, serving around 3.4 million customers. MVM Group is the main energy supplier in Hungary, a 100% ...
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Romania: The Hidden Gem for Investors
Discover why Romania is emerging as a top investment destination, from a growing economy to tax benefits and King Charles' ...