Liberal president Nicolae Ciuca (PNL) said on Tuesday, that action is taken to have the Social Democratic Party (PSD – ruling party) leader Marcel Ciolacu and the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR - opposition) leader George Simion in confrontation in the second round of presidential elections. According to Ciuca, such a situation is not only the wish of PSD , but also that of Russia. “We can see what happened following the deicison of the Constitutional Court to eliminate a counter candidate on the electoral line of AUR. At present, efforts are made to include PSD and AUR leaders in the second round. It is the option and wish of PSD , as they think they could win in this formula. Unfortunately, after seeing what happened in Moldova, it is not just their wish but also that of Russia. For that reason I consider Romania's citizens must pay attention to what they want from now on,” said Ciuca in a statement to the press. Asked about the information that there are foreign interferences in Romanian elections, Ciuca said that Russia was applying in East European countries instruments specific of hybrid war. “This set of instruments specific of hybrid war, used by Russia in Moldova, is applied wherever it is interested, especially in east European countries and not only. Such actions took place in other European countries and for that we do not need other arguments,” the PNL president explained. Asked whether he had concrete information that a secnd round of elections between Marcel Ciolacu and George Simion would by imposed by force, the PNL leader invoked the Constitutional Court (CCR) decision. “At present, what was imposed by force at CCR decision is obvious. I do not think we need another proof” he mentioned. Ciuca reiterated he wanted a coalition of right wing forces after elections and mentioned he had discussed with UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor.
The Arts Hour on Tour, the BBC World Service arts and culture program that visits cities all over the world, will be in Bucharest next week to record a show on topics relating to the cultural life in the city and Romania. Television and radio broadcaster Nikki Bedi, who curates, writes, and presents the program, […]
Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu recently stated during an interview that foreign minister Emil Hureaznu will be replaced if he continues to send messages to private individuals, such as those addressed to Elon Musk, without consulting him. The warning comes after Emil Hurezeanu stated on Saturday, February 22, that Elon Musk’s support for Călin Georgescu […]
Romanian state-controlled gas producer Romgaz (BVB: SNG) reported a net profit of RON 3.22 bln (EUR 647 mln) in 2024, up 14.5% compared with the previous year. The company’s revenues went down by 11.9% to RON 7.93 bln (EUR 1.6 bln) because of lower...
The Romanian Parliament rejected the no-confidence motion initiated by far-right parties AUR, SOS Romania, and POT against the government led by Social Democrat prime minister Marcel Ciolacu. The motion received 147 votes in favor and one against during the lawmakers' meeting on Friday, February 28 - a figure lower than the 155 signatures with which […]
Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN), the company that operates Romania’s only nuclear power plant – Cernavoda, reported a net profit of RON 1.7 bln (EUR 343 mln) in 2024, down 31% compared with the previous year. The company recorded 37.6% lower revenues from electricity sales due to lower average...
In his first press conference since becoming interim president, held on Friday, February 28, Ilie Bolojan said that discussing peacekeeping troops in Ukraine is premature, since no peace agreement was reached. He also discussed increasing Romania’s defense spending, the relationship with the United States, and the reconstruction of Ukraine. The press conference was organised after Ilie […]
