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Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, and Moldova, with a coastline along the Black Sea. It has a population of 19 million people and its capital, Bucharest, is often referred to as "Little Paris" or "the Paris of the East" for its historic architecture and cultural charm.

A member of the European Union since 2007, Romania is known for its rich history, vibrant traditions, and stunning landscapes, including the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube Delta.

In recent years, the country has experienced notable economic growth, with its GDP per capita increasing from $14,000 in 2007 to $48,000 last year, driven by key sectors such as services, industry, and agriculture, despite challenges like budget deficits and emigration. Politically, Romania continues to navigate its post-communist transition, addressing issues such as corruption while striving for greater EU integration.

In this thread, we can discuss the latest news and developments in the country.


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Far-right candidate poised for shock win in Romania presidential election

25 November 2024, 01:23 GMT

A far-right, pro-Russia candidate is set for a shock victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results leaving the prime minister, his main pro-Europe rival, out of the race.

With more than 99% of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu has an unassailable lead of nearly 350,000 votes over centre-right candidate Elena Lasconi, with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, the pre-election favourite, in third.

The strong showing of Georgescu, who has no party of his own, and campaigned largely on the social media platform TikTok, came as the biggest surprise of the election.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dlw5pq967o


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The court has upheld the ruling.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj679nk6endo

Now another far-right leader is being investigated for threats against public officials

https://tvpworld.com/85535330/romanian- ... be-skinned
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Actually if you followed the polls, Dan's win was expected. Still relieved though
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