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Nicusor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election with 53.6 Percent

Nicusor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election with 53.6 Percent

Mon 19 May 2025 09:17 CEST

The liberal and EU-friendly candidate Nicusor Dan wins the presidential election in Romania, confirms final counted results.

Liberal Nicusor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election

Liberal Nicusor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election

Sun 18 May 2025 20:07 CEST

The liberal candidate Nicusor Dan wins the presidential election in Romania against the far-right candidate George Simion in the second and decisive round, according to preliminary figures.

George Simion Leads Romania's Presidential Election with 40% Votes

George Simion Leads Romania's Presidential Election with 40% Votes

Sun 4 May 2025 20:07 CEST

George Simion from the far-right party AUR is heading for a clear victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election. When almost all votes have been counted, he has received around 40 percent

Romania's Presidential Election: Far-Right Leader George Simion Leads Polls

Romania's Presidential Election: Far-Right Leader George Simion Leads Polls

Wed 30 Apr 2025 06:34 CEST

Tiktok and Donald Trump are in focus as Romania holds presidential elections – six months after the fiasco last autumn. The Far-Right is leading in the opinion polls

Politician stopped from new election in Romania

Politician stopped from new election in Romania

Sun 9 Mar 2025 19:34 CET

Romania Expels Russian Diplomats Amid Election Influence Scandal

Romania Expels Russian Diplomats Amid Election Influence Scandal

Wed 5 Mar 2025 16:19 CET

Romanian Politician Charged

Romanian Politician Charged

Wed 26 Feb 2025 13:59 CET

The far-right politician Calin Georgescu, who won the first round of Romania's annulled presidential election, is being prosecuted. Earlier on Wednesday, he was taken in for questioning by the country's prosecutor general

Romania heads to presidential election – again

Romania heads to presidential election – again

Thu 16 Jan 2025 14:22 CET

Romania is holding a new presidential election in May, after the election result from the election in December has been invalidated due to allegations of Russian influence.

Tiktok investigated after "serious indications"

Tiktok investigated after "serious indications"

Tue 17 Dec 2024 11:48 CET

The EU Commission has launched a formal investigation into Tiktok. The online giant is suspected of not having fulfilled its commitments prior to the first round of the presidential election in Romania

Romanian Right-Wing Leader: Vote Despite Cancelled Election

Romanian Right-Wing Leader: Vote Despite Cancelled Election

Sat 7 Dec 2024 22:16 CET

Police Raid in Search of Evidence of Russian Election Interference

Police Raid in Search of Evidence of Russian Election Interference

Sat 7 Dec 2024 08:26 CET

Romanian police have struck against several properties in search of evidence of Russian interference in the presidential election. Sunday's second round of voting has been postponed due to the suspicions

Court Overturns Romania's Election Results

Court Overturns Romania's Election Results

Fri 6 Dec 2024 14:31 CET

Romania's highest court has ruled that the first round of the country's presidential election must be re-held.

Court Overturns Romania's Election Results

Court Overturns Romania's Election Results

Fri 6 Dec 2024 14:17 CET

Romania's highest court has ruled that the first round of the country's presidential election must be re-held.

Romania: EU demands on Tiktok ahead of new election round

Romania: EU demands on Tiktok ahead of new election round

Thu 5 Dec 2024 17:07 CET

The EU is stepping up surveillance of Tiktok ahead of the second round of Romania's presidential election, announces the EU Commission.

Constitutional Court Approves First Round of Presidential Election in Romania

Constitutional Court Approves First Round of Presidential Election in Romania

Mon 2 Dec 2024 18:41 CET

God, Putin, and Tiktok in Romanian Election Upset

God, Putin, and Tiktok in Romanian Election Upset

Sun 1 Dec 2024 07:01 CET

Upsets and cheating allegations characterized Romania's presidential election. Now, an uncertain vote is also being held for parliament – with significant roles for God, Putin, and Tiktok

The Recount in Romania Begins

The Recount in Romania Begins

Fri 29 Nov 2024 19:18 CET

Court: Romanian result should be recounted

Court: Romanian result should be recounted

Thu 28 Nov 2024 13:12 CET

After the sensational election result in Romania, the votes will be recounted. This has been decided by the country's constitutional court, according to media in Bucharest

After Russia-friendly victory in Romania: Investigate Tiktok

After Russia-friendly victory in Romania: Investigate Tiktok

Wed 27 Nov 2024 09:34 CET

Review Tiktok's role in how Russia-friendly Calin Georgescu can become Romania's next president. This is claimed by both the country's prime minister and a liberal EU group, according to Politico

Romanian Double Shock: Pro-Russian Candidate May Become President

Romanian Double Shock: Pro-Russian Candidate May Become President

Mon 25 Nov 2024 09:20 CET

Critically acclaimed Russian friend Calin Georgescu can become Romania's next president, after a sensational first round of voting.

Pro-Russian candidate may reach second round in Romania

Pro-Russian candidate may reach second round in Romania

Sun 24 Nov 2024 21:12 CET