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The protest vote that shook Romania: how the PSD-PNL system suffocated the country with public jobs, corruption, and silenced dissent

The protest vote that shook Romania: how the PSD-PNL system suffocated the country with public jobs, corruption, and silenced dissent

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17 dec.
The presidential election in Romania revealed a massive protest vote against the candidates of the PSD (Social Democratic Party) and PNL (National Liberal Party), marking the first time in history that neither made it to the final round. The surprising beneficiary of this wave of popular anger was Călin Georgescu (a nationalist and controversial candidate). […]
From haircuts to high stakes: Barber who graduated at 32 appointed by PM to lead gambling oversight

From haircuts to high stakes: Barber who graduated at 32 appointed by PM to lead gambling oversight

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02 apr.
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu appointed Cristian-Gabriel Pascu as the deputy head of the National Office for Gambling on Monday, following a proposal from the Ministry of Finance, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette. Cristian-Gabriel Pascu has no connection to the gambling industry, as per his resume. He holds a diploma in hairdressing […]
Plot twist in Bucharest's mayoral race: Coalition leaders sidestep notables for unknown Cătălin Cîrstoiu in strategic power play

Plot twist in Bucharest’s mayoral race: Coalition leaders sidestep notables for unknown Cătălin Cîrstoiu in strategic power play

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22 mart.
Marcel Ciolacu and Nicolae Ciucă can breathe a sigh of relief. After a long search, they’ve found a candidate without political ambitions, neither too liberal nor too Social Democratic, somewhat aligned with the Băsescu faction through alliance and his father’s political stance, with zero experience in public administration. The two leaders primarily sought a candidate […]