Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate

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Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate

Romania’s electoral bureau rejected Calin Georgescu’s candidacy for the rerun of last year’s annulled vote.

A riot policeman attempts to extinguish a fire as supporters of Calin Georgescu protest the electoral body’s decision to reject his candidacy [Vadim Ghirda/AP Photo]

Published On 10 Mar 202510 Mar 2025