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Violent protests after Romania bans far-right presidential candidate
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Violent protests after Romania bans far-right presidential candidate

Protests broke out in front of Romania’s Central Election Bureau after it rejected the candidacy of Calin Georgescu.

Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate | Politics News
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Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate | Politics News

A ruling by Romania’s central election authority to disqualify pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from running in May’s presidential election rerun has prompted protests....

Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote | Elections News
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Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote | Elections News

After the election authority’s decision, about 300 of Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau, shouting ‘freedom!’. Romania’s central election authority has banned...

Romania arrests six over alleged Russia-linked coup plot | European Union News
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Romania arrests six over alleged Russia-linked coup plot | European Union News

Romanian prosecutors detain six people on charges of treason for allegedly seeking Russian help for coup plot. Romania has detained six people on...

Andrew, Tristan Tate under criminal probe in US state of Florida | Sexual Assault News
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Andrew, Tristan Tate under criminal probe in US state of Florida | Sexual Assault News

Development comes after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the controversial influencers were not welcome in the state. Authorities in the United States have...

Andrew Tate and brother arrive in US after Romania travel ban lifted | Sexual Assault News
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Andrew Tate and brother arrive in US after Romania travel ban lifted | Sexual Assault News

Right-wing influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are under investigation in Romania on allegtions including human trafficking, have arrived in the United...

Romania’s President Iohannis resigns after impeachment threat by far right | Politics News
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Romania’s President Iohannis resigns after impeachment threat by far right | Politics News

Iohannis made his decision following mounting pressure from far right opposition groups. Romania’s outgoing centrist President Klaus Iohannis has resigned amid a concerted...

US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand | Military News
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US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand | Military News

US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine. The sale of United States...

Romania sets May date for new presidential election | Elections News
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Romania sets May date for new presidential election | Elections News

The first round will take place on May 4, with a second on May 18 if no first-round candidate wins more than 50...