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Nicolae Robu: The four mayors who are members of the Western Alliance don’t have “secessionist” intentions, they are patriots

December 17, 2018

Timisoara Mayor Nicolae Robu stated that the four members of the Western Alliance will press the Government to make it “understand the priorities of the country”, including the A1 Highway and the Transylvania Highway. Robu also spoke about the moment when the Western Alliance will be expanded. Nicolae Robu stated...

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