France BLASTS Durov, Claims Allegations To Be ‘Fake and Denies Interfering…’ In Romanian Election
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France BLASTS Durov, Claims Allegations To Be ‘Fake and Denies Interfering…’ In Romanian Election
France has denied allegations of interfering in Romania’s presidential elections after Telegram founder Pavel Durov claimed a “Western European government” asked him to block Romanian conservatives ahead of the vote.
Durov hinted at France with a baguette emoji and accused French intel chief Nicolas Lerner of personally approaching him.
France called the accusations “unfounded” and blamed Moscow for interference in the earlier annulled round.
The tight runoff between centrist Nicusor and Euroskeptic Simion is now mired in deeper controversy.
Russia has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of arresting Telegram founder Pavel Durov to meddle in Romania’s 2024 elections. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claims France acted to suppress conservative voices on Telegram during the campaign. Durov earlier stated French intelligence requested censorship on his platform. He was detained in August 2023, charged, and released on bail in March. The controversy comes amid disputed election results, disqualified candidates, and allegations of foreign interference, with Durov now offering to testify before Romanian authorities to support electoral transparency.
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Fact check: Did France ask Telegram founder Durov to silence Romanian conservatives?
Paris has categorically rejected the allegations made by Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who has provided no evidence to back up his allegations.
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Roma children, chess for integration, the inspiring activity of a Romanian association
In this episode of Smart Regions, we went to Satu Mare, Romania where Roma children learn to play chess. The results are surprising. The project manager explains why.
In partnership with the European Commission
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Roma children, fighting discrimination with chess, here's what they do in Romania
In this episode of Smart Regions, we went to Satu Mare, a Romanian town on the border with Hungary, where the Stea association uses chess to facilitate the integration of the most vulnerable children.
In partnership with the European Commission
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Thousands of pilgrims observe traditional Pentecost at Șumuleu Ciuc in Romania
Following the centuries-old tradition, some of the faithful stopped first at the Franciscan cathedral to pray before walking up to the Șumuleu Hill to the open-air altar where the mass was held.
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EU's infant mortality rates paint an unexpectedly bleak picture across bloc
Romania, France and Spain have some of the highest infant mortality rates in the EU between 2023 and 2024, while Latvia and Sweden have the lowest rates.
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EU Commission faces rising pressure to tax vapes and nicotine pouches
Countries like Italy, Greece and Romania, which have lower taxes than other member states, are against the proposal.
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Does the public support the government of Israel in Western European countries?
New research shows that public support for, and sympathy toward, Israel has reached new lows in six key Western European countries since 2016.
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Western European leaders are reportedly considering buying U.S. weapons for Ukraine if Donald Trump halts American military aid. According to Bloomberg, EU and UK officials hope to keep Ukraine armed and also persuade Washington to maintain intelligence sharing with Kiev. Amid Trump's warnings of withdrawing support and EU stockpile shortages, European powers fear a collapse in Ukraine's defense. French President Macron and EU officials admit production limits, while Russia warns that Western support only prolongs the war and escalates tensions with NATO.
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Europe's defence: These Western European countries think World War III is imminent
As geopolitical stability continues to be undermined, the prospect of another global conflict haunts many Europeans.
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NATO faces internal cracks as leaders clash over defense spending amid fresh Russian threats. Polish PM Donald Tusk revealed his forces intercepted a Russian “shadow fleet” near undersea cables in the Baltic Sea—seen as hybrid warfare. Lithuania’s defense minister Dovile Shakalene criticized NATO’s dysfunction, backing Donald Trump’s call for 5% defense spending. She slammed Western European nations for ignoring Eastern security concerns. As Russia’s activity intensifies, NATO unity is under stress, raising fears of permanent confrontation in the Baltic region.
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Nicușor Dan sworn in as Romania's president easing country's political crisis
The May election rerun was held months after the Constitutional Court voided the previous election in which the far-right outsider Călin Georgescu led the first round, following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference.
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Romanian president-elect visits Poland's Tusk, lends support to Trzaskowski ahead of election runoff
Romanian President-elect Nicușor Dan met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Sunday morning before joining a march in support of Civic Coalition presidential election candidate Rafał Trzaskowski.
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Hungarian minority plays key role in Nicușor Dan's Romanian presidential win
High voter turnout, especially among young people and women, helped Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan win Romania's presidential runoff, defeating the hard-right George Simion.
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In a historic and high-stakes election, centrist and pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan has defeated ultranationalist rival George Simion to become the next President of Romania. With 100% of votes counted, Dan secured nearly 54% of the vote, reversing Simion’s first-round lead and delivering a major blow to Trump-style nationalism in Eastern Europe.
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