Far-right Eurosceptic George Simion is in pole position ahead of second round against Nato supporter Nicușor Dan
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George Simion will face centrist Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan in presidential run-off vote on May 18
Sunday’s election follows months of turmoil over alleged Russian meddling
Crin Antonescu and Nicușor Dan hope to defeat Maga-style populist George Simion in presidential run-off next month
Ultranationalist candidates are playing up ties with Donald Trump while pro-EU liberals are struggling to catch up
George Simion takes baton from barred presidential candidate who described Vladimir Putin as a role model
Authorities should release more evidence of why Călin Georgescu has been blocked
At least two candidates seek to replace pro-Russia nationalist barred from running in presidential election
Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May vote
Far-right leader calls on supporters to remain calm after violent clashes break out in Bucharest
Ruling against Călin Georgescu comes despite US call for country to respect voters’ wishes
Călin Georgescu receives support from both the Trump administration and Russia’s spy agency ahead of presidential vote in May
Retired general aged 101 among those detained for plotting to overthrow Bucharest government with help of Moscow
Supreme Court halts move to send Israeli mining tycoon to Romania after conviction
Right-wing influencers Andrew and Tristan had been detained on charges including sexual exploitation
‘Manosphere’ links with Trump’s circle preceded push for Romania to lift travel ban
Far-right contender Călin Georgescu faces charges including ‘incitement to act against constitutional order’
Moscow’s demand rejected by Washington but allies fear Trump could yet allow restoration of former Soviet bloc
Brothers Tristan and Andrew Tate have been charged with sexual misconduct, organised crime and money laundering
US vice-president criticises decision to annul vote topped by Călin Georgescu last year
Leader says he wants to avoid his country becoming ‘laughing stock’ after vote scrapped because of alleged Russian meddling
EU states to boost military plans as they deal with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
A man with an obscure claim to a royal fortune made a deal to help regain his crown. It cost him more than he could imagine
Bucharest could mirror Spain’s recent decision to block a takeover on security grounds, says Sebastian Burduja
