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Ceremonies mark full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in Europe’s Schengen travel zone

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ceremonies were held just before midnight Tuesday to mark Bulgaria’s and Romania’s full membership in Europe’s Schengen area, the culmination of years of negotiations by the Eastern European countries to join the ID check-free travel zone. Identification checks at the land borders between Bulgaria and Romania and their neighboring European Union-member countries were officially ceased at midnight, …

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Halep to skip Australian Open 2025 due to pain in knee, shoulder

The Hindu

1 and two-time Major champion Simona Halep has decided to skip next year’s Australian Open and a tune-up event in Auckland before it, the Romanian said on social media on Thursday. Australian Open 2018 runner-up Halep, who had received a wildcard for the upcoming edition’s qualifying round, last played in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi last week. “It’s not …

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Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil

Associated Press

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. After parliament’s approval, President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new government and warned the new Cabinet that it’s entering a “difficult new period” in which “for many Romanians, there are major concerns.” Romania was plunged into …

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Romanian Premier Set to Return for Second Act to Curb Far Right

Live Mint

-- Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu is poised to stay in power with the backing of a newly-emerged coalition that will aim to end the country’s biggest political crisis in decades. The next ruling alliance formed by pro-European parties is likely to fast track a vote to confirm the new government later on Monday after President Klaus Iohannis formally designates …

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Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil

LA Times

Marcel Ciolacu, the leader of Romania’s Social Democratic Party, casts his ballot during a confidence vote for him and his team at the parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on Monday. Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. After parliament’s approval, President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new …

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A Romanian court says the Andrew Tate case can’t go to trial because of missteps by the prosecutors

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BUCHAREST, Romania — An appeals court in Romania ruled Thursday that the human trafficking case against influencer Andrew Tate, his brother and two Romanian women cannot go to trial because of multiple legal and procedural irregularities on the part of the prosecutors. After Thursday’s ruling, Andrew Tate said prosecutors “had years to build their case” and to “tear apart my …

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A Romanian court says the Andrew Tate case can't go to trial because of missteps by the prosecutors

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An appeals court in Romania …

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Victory for Andrew Tate as Romanian court refuses to put him on trial

Daily Mail

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has secured a legal victory today after a Romanian court refused to put him on trial over human trafficking charges for now. Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has secured a legal victory today after a Romanian court refused to put him on trial over human trafficking charges for now The Briton and his brother Tristan, who say …

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Why were Romanian polls annulled?

The Hindu

The story so far:- In an unprecedented ruling on December 6, Romania’s constitutional court unanimously annulled the country’s presidential elections, two days before the run-off ballot, amid allegations of Russian interference. Welcoming the court’s decision, Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu — who incidentally was himself a presidential contender — remarked that the huge success of Mr. Georgescu’s social media campaign …

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EU investigates TikTok over Romanian presidential election safeguards

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LONDON — European Union regulators said Tuesday they’re investigating whether TikTok breached the bloc’s digital rulebook by failing to deal with risks to Romania’s presidential election, which has been thrown into turmoil over allegations of electoral violations and Russian meddling. “Following serious indications that foreign actors interfered in the Romanian presidential elections by using TikTok, we are now thoroughly investigating …

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EU opens probe into TikTok over suspected Romania election interference

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The European Commission opened formal proceedings Tuesday against social media firm TikTok over its suspected failure to limit election interference, notably in the Romanian presidential vote last month. The European Union’s executive arm said it will request information and look into TikTok’s policy on political On December 5, the Commission ordered TikTok to freeze data linked to the Romanian election …

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Romanian TikTok influencers flee amid probe into election interference

Firstpost

The TikTok influencers— some reportedly linked to organised crime— posted farewell messages on social media, showing land borders and planes, before fleeing Romania TikTok influencers came under the radar following allegations of election interference in Romania. The TikTok influencers— some reportedly linked to organised crime— posted farewell messages on social media, showing land borders and planes, before fleeing Romania. Their …

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5 of the best and worst sporting moments of 2024

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andy Murray’s …

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Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains

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BUCHAREST, Romania — A Ukrainian man who embarked on a perilous journey fleeing his war-torn country into Romania was rescued from a deep mountain ravine in subzero temperatures with an unlikely companion: his months-old kitten named Peach. In this image provided by Salvamont Maramures, a Romanian mountain rescue service, Peach the cat is held at the Animal Med vet clinic …

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Romanian prosecutors conduct raids linked to funding of Georgescu’s campaign

Associated Press

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian prosecutors conducted raids on Saturday linked to a man suspected of illegally financing a campaign to promote Calin Georgescu’s presidential run, a day after the country’s top court annulled the elections in which the far-right candidate had won the first round. Intelligence authorities said information they obtained “revealed an aggressive promotion campaign” to increase and accelerate …

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Romanian court annuls presidential election amid allegations of Russian online campaign

Firstpost

The Constitutional Court’s unprecedented decision — which is final — came after President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence on Wednesday that alleged Russia organized thousands of social media accounts to promote Calin Georgescu across platforms such as TikTok and Telegram Calin Georgescu, the independent candidate for presidency who won the first round of presidential elections in Izvorani, Romania. The Constitutional Court’s …

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Romanian presidential election results are SCRAPPED by top court after intelligence reports claim hard-right outsider who surged into lead was backed by Russia

Daily Mail

Romania's top court has annulled the first round of the country's presidential election, which was won by far-right outsider Calin Georgescu. The Constitutional Court's unprecedented decision - which is final - came after President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence on Wednesday that alleged Russia ran a sprawling campaign to back him on social media. Calin Georgescu's first round victory in the …

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Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential election amid fears of Russian interference

The Independent

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Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

Associated Press

BUCHAREST, Romania — A top Romanian court on Friday annulled the first round of the country’s presidential election, days after allegations emerged that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round. The court, without naming Georgescu, said that one of the 13 candidates in the Nov. 24 first round had improperly received …

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The EU makes an urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia’s role in Romanian election turmoil

Associated Press

LONDON — The European Union said Friday it sent TikTok an urgent request for more information about Romanian intelligence files suggesting that Moscow coordinated influencers on its platform to promote an election candidate who became the surprise front-runner in the nation’s presidential election. Declassified files released by Romanian authorities earlier this week suggest that a pro-Russia campaign used the messaging …

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The European Union demands TikTok's response to Romanian files suggesting Moscow's role in vote

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European Union said Friday it sent TikTok an urgent request …

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As Romania heads to Sunday vote, thousands protest against Russian 'interference'

Firstpost

Ahead of the second round of Romanian Presidential Elections, thousands of pro-EU protesters staged demonstrations across Bucharest, expressing fears of Russian interference Ahead of a critical election in Romania, thousands of people took to the streets of central Bucharest to show their support for European values. On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined Romanian intelligence services and claimed …

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Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

LA Times

In a surprise outcome, independent candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round of Romania’s presidential elections, which a court has annulled. A top Romanian court on Friday annulled the first round of the country’s presidential election, days after allegations that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round. The Constitutional Court’s unprecedented …

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Romanian soccer leader urges fans to keep country pro-European ahead of state presidential election

Associated Press

BUCHAREST, Romania — Three days before a state presidential election runoff between a far-right populist and a reformist opponent, Romania’s soccer federation leader urged fans to keep the country on a pro-European path. “Through European values, we are building not only a stronger nation, but also sport that will be a source of pride for everyone,” Razvan Burleanu, a member …

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Ceremonies mark full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in Europe’s Schengen travel zone

Halep to skip Australian Open 2025 due to pain in knee, shoulder

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil

Romanian Premier Set to Return for Second Act to Curb Far Right

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil

A Romanian court says the Andrew Tate case can’t go to trial because of missteps by the prosecutors

A Romanian court says the Andrew Tate case can't go to trial because of missteps by the prosecutors

Victory for Andrew Tate as Romanian court refuses to put him on trial

Why were Romanian polls annulled?

EU investigates TikTok over Romanian presidential election safeguards

EU opens probe into TikTok over suspected Romania election interference

Romanian TikTok influencers flee amid probe into election interference

5 of the best and worst sporting moments of 2024

Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains

Romanian prosecutors conduct raids linked to funding of Georgescu’s campaign

Romanian court annuls presidential election amid allegations of Russian online campaign

Romanian presidential election results are SCRAPPED by top court after intelligence reports claim hard-right outsider who surged into lead was backed by Russia

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential election amid fears of Russian interference

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

The EU makes an urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia’s role in Romanian election turmoil

The European Union demands TikTok's response to Romanian files suggesting Moscow's role in vote

As Romania heads to Sunday vote, thousands protest against Russian 'interference'

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

Romanian soccer leader urges fans to keep country pro-European ahead of state presidential election