The Foreign Ministry stated that Russia's blatant interference in Romania's internal affairs is an attempt to deprive the Romanian people of their constitutional right to free expression of their will. "This is yet another episode of Russia's broader hybrid aggression against Europe and the rest of the free world, which has been manifested recently in Russia's active efforts to undermine the situation in Georgia, Moldova and a number of other countries," the statement said. The Foreign Ministry emphasised that Russia's meddling in Romania's internal affairs reinforces earlier assertions by Ukraine's Foreign Ministry that the Kremlin's aggressive ambitions extend well beyond Ukraine, targeting EU and NATO countries as well. "The response to such Russian threats must be united and resolute, particularly by providing maximum support to Ukraine in countering Russian aggression in order to maintain stability in Europe and the world," the Foreign Ministry said. Background: First, the Romanian Constitutional Court recognised the validity of the first round of the presidential election, where the anti-Western Calin Georgescu shockingly emerged victorious. On Friday, voting in the second round began at polling stations abroad. However, on 6 December, after an urgent meeting, the Constitutional Court annulled the results of the first round on the grounds that it had received many new requests for such a move and had reviewed information from intelligence agencies. The requests referred to declassified documents from the Supreme Council of National Defence, which revealed that the campaign of pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu was part of a coordinated foreign manipulation effort.
President Klaus Iohannis is to hold consultations with the parliamentary parties on nominating a candidate for the prime minister job on Sunday, December 22, the Presidential Administration announced. The president, whose mandate has been extended after the
Step into 2025 with music, excitement, and unforgettable performances! New Year’s Eve at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel is not just a celebration – it’s a grand spectacle where world-class entertainment, live music, and vibrant energy come together for a night to remember. This year, we’ve curated a sensational lineup of artists and performers to […]
The Bucharest Police recently announced that the city will host several commemorative ceremonies marking 35 years since the Romanian Revolution of December 1989, causing traffic restrictions around the city. The restrictions will be in place from Friday to Sunday, December 20-22, 2024. On Friday, December 20, at around 10:00 AM, a religious/military ceremony with wreath-laying […]
Alex Florența, the General Prosecutor of Romania, said on Friday, December 20, that harsher punishments are needed to combat incitement to violence and Legionnaire propaganda (related to Mișcarea Legionară, a Romanian interwar fascist movement) in public spaces effectively. To that end, the office of the General Prosecutor will propose new measures to combat such phenomena. However, […]
Dennis Lloyd, Inna, Damian & Brothers, and Killa Fonic are among the artists who will perform at Flight Festival 2025. The festival is scheduled to take place between June 20 and June 22 at Timișoara’s Banat Village Museum. For three days, the venue “will open its doors for an experience that combines music, nature, and […]
Around 67% of Romanians believe that the economic situation will worsen, 7% higher than the previous year, according to the EY Consumer Index Romania 2024. Findings suggest a challenging start of 2025 both economically and politically in Romania. Additionally, in 2024, more than half of respondents (59%) were extremely concerned about conflicts and external wars. […]
