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Former presidential candidates Călin Georgescu and George Simion (AUR) staged symbolic protests outside closed polling stations on Sunday, December 8, voicing their discontent with the Constitutional Court’s decision to cancel the elections. Both expressed their disagreement with the judges’ ruling, alongside a few dozen supporters.  Independent candidate Călin Georgescu was supposed to face off against…

Romanian prosecutors began investigating some of the financial backers and supporters of far-right pro-Russian independent candidate Calin Georgescu, the virtually unknown politician who came in first place during the now-annulled first round of the presidential elections. The first to be investigated was the man allegedly financing Georgescu’s massive TikTok campaign with unreported crypto funds. The…

With over 7 million people of Romanian descent living worldwide, reconnecting with Romanian heritage offers more than just a sentimental journey—it’s a gateway to unparalleled opportunities, including access to the European Union (EU). Romanian citizenship by descent provides descendants with the chance to claim their rightful heritage while enjoying the privileges of EU citizenship. Door…

The United States reaffirmed its support for Romania following the Constitutional Court’s unprecedented annulment of the presidential elections, citing foreign interference. In a statement issued by US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller on December 6, the US emphasized the importance of electoral integrity and the democratic will of the Romanian people. “The United States…

President of the reformist Save Romania Union (USR) party Elena Lasconi – who made it to the second round of the presidential elections beside pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu, has harshly and repeatedly criticised the Constitutional Court’s decision to repeat the elections. “The Romanian state trampled on democracy. God, the Romanian people, truth, and the law…

Presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, speaking for tabloid TV stations Realitatea and Romania TV, which are echoing his rhetoric despite repeated fines they have to pay, has continued to promote his conspiracy theories along with the broad scenario of Soros-backed “globalists” fighting against sovereignists supported by elected US president Donald Trump on the territory of Romania.…

Former economy minister Claudiu Năsui, a member of the Save Romania Union (USR) party, argued that the other members of the planned ruling coalition have a majority in Parliament and accused them of planning to increase the tax rates – a scenario that his party is opposing. USR will not support tax increases and argues…

The ArcelorMittal Steel Plant in Hunedoara (BVB: SIDG) announced it decided to reduce its activity from December 9 until the end of 2024 as a consequence of the lack of orders during this period. The company will pay 75% of the wages to its 600 employees, Ziarul Financiar reported. The company’s losses have more than…

Romania’s retail sales increased in volume terms (comparable prices) by 11.1% y/y in October, marking among the highest growth rates since 2021, according to the statistics office INS. The seasonally adjusted, non-food sales continued their rally, which resumed in May after the unusual step-like rise in January. From 105%-110% of the average of the year…

Romania is a safe, solid country, president Klaus Iohannis said in a statement hours after the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) decided to annul the results of the first round of the presidential elections as recently declassified reports alleged Russian involvement in cyber activities aimed at undermining the integrity of the electoral process. “Romania is…