Presidential Candidate Georgescu Detained in Romania
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Wednesday, 26 February, 2025, 17:20
![]() Romanian police have arrested presidential candidate Calin Gheorghescu, who won the election. Romania had annulled his victory and ordered new elections. Georgescu was detained while on his way to re-submit documents to register as a presidential candidate. Gheorghescu is suspected of illegally financing his election campaign. |

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