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‘Between a mathematician and a Trump-loving hooligan’: Romania’s stark presidential choice

The results of the election rerun could alter the future of the country, which is suffering under political divisions

The Guardian - UK

Chess: top-seeded world champion Gukesh Dommaraju struggles at Bucharest

The 18-year-old Indian finished joint sixth to ninth out of 10 after Friday’s final round, while Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, 19, won first prize after a three-way playoff

The Guardian - UK

Where the grid hits hardest: Energy distribution costs across Europe compared

The share of distribution in energy prices varies significantly across European capital cities. Euronews explores these differences in both electricity and gas bills.

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Romania's election re-run: pro-Trump candidate faces centrist Bucharest mayor

Far-right candidate George Simion, who took the lead in the first round of the Romanian parliamentary elections on 4 May, will face off against the centrist mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, in the second round on Sunday. The election is a re-run, after November 2024's vote was annulled. RFI spoke…

Radio France Internationale

Romania presidential hopeful Simion's emissaries reach out to Hungary's Orbán in search of a pact

Fighting for every vote to win Romania’s presidential elections next Sunday, hard-right nationalist candidate George Simion seeks an alliance with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Euronews

I would like Ukraine to enter the EU, Romanian presidential hopeful Nicușor Dan tells Euronews

Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan told Euronews and Euronews Romania he is prepared to mount a strong challenge against nationalist candidate George Simion in Romania's presidential vote runoff, advocating for a pro-European direction.

Euronews

Romania's president appoints caretaker PM following presidential race loss fallout

The interim post can be held for a maximum of 45 days, during which time the interim prime minister will have only limited executive powers.

Euronews

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Far right candidate takes the lead in Romania's presidential race

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion took a comfortable lead in Sunday's first round of presidential elections, near-final results for the rerun of last year's annulled ballot showed.

Radio France Internationale

Hard-right leader to face runoff after winning first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun

George Simion now goes head-to-head with Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan

The Independent UK

Romania votes again after annulled election caused political disarray

Romanians head to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election re-run, five months after the previous vote was annulled over allegations of Russian interference – a decision that plunged the country into political chaos and mass protests.

Radio France Internationale

Romania election 2025: Results, who’s standing and what’s at stake?

It’s the country’s second poll in less than a year after a previous election was anulled.

Al Jazeera

Romania presidential elections: why is there another vote this year?

Country is going to the polls for a second year running after after the original result was annulled

The Guardian - UK

Romanian troops simulate urban warfare in Bucharest to boost military readiness

Situated on NATO's eastern flank, Romanian military forces have begun conducting military combat drills in urban areas.

Euronews

7 of the best Eastern Europe holiday destinations for an affordable city break

Travel slightly further afield to eastern Europe for cities steeped in culture and rich culinary scenes for a fraction of the price of some popular Euro destinations

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AAP

Aussie O'Connell's striking run at Romanian Open ended

Sydney's Chris O'Connell has been knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Romanian Open in Bucharest.

AAP

'Silent assassin' O'Connell making a noise in Bucharest

Sydneysider Chris O'Connell has made it into his first ATP quarter-final of the year at the Romanian Open in Bucharest.

AAP

O'Connell beats Lajovic to ease into claycourt campaign

Chris O'Connell has set up a Bucharest Open second round meeting with former top-10 player Nicolas Jarry by defeating Serbia's Dusan Lajovic in straight sets.

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Tate is back in Romania. How we handle him will reveal what kind of country we really are

We could have a fair, independent process, as justice demands – or buckle under pressure from the US. It could go either way, says Romanian investigative journalist Andrei Popoviciu

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This Photographer Captured 38 Unexpectedly Funny Moments Spotted On The Streets

Cosmin Gârleșteanu, a photographer based in Bucharest, Romania, has worked in the field for 20 years. The post This Photographer Captured 38 Unexpectedly Funny Moments Spotted On The Streets first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Tate and brother Tristan return to Romania for court appearance

Self-styled ‘misogynist influencer’ says he and Tristan Tate returned because ‘innocent men don’t run from anything’

Euronews

Tate brothers return to Romania to clear their names in court

Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are dual US and British citizens, face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women in Romania.

The Guardian - UK

‘We don’t know what to hope for’: Romanians torn after barring of far-right hopeful

Intelligence reports suggest Călin Georgescu benefited from suspected Russian interference, but the annulment of his first-round win has left many angry and confused

International Business Times

Far-right Candidate Excluded From Romania Presidential Vote

Romania's electoral bureau on Sunday rejected far-right hopeful Calin Georgescu's candidacy for the re-run of last year's annulled presidential election, sparking outrage among his supporters in Bucharest.

Evening Standard

Andrew Tate says he is ‘innocent until proven guilty’ after landing in the US

Tate, alongside his brother, flew from Bucharest to Florida after a travel ban imposed on them during a human trafficking investigation was lifted.

Al Jazeera

Andrew Tate and brother arrive in US after Romania travel ban lifted

Romanian prosecutors confirm travel ban lifted as court rules to lift seizure of multiple assets.

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