Populist Calin Georgescu takes surprise lead in Romania’s presidential election
After polls closed, 9.4 million people – just over 52% of eligible voters – had cast their ballots, according to data from the Permanent Electoral Authority.
A little-known, far-right populist has taken the lead in Romania’s presidential election and will likely face leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff in two weeks, an outcome that has rocked the country’s political landscape.
With around 93% of the votes counted, independent candidate Calin Georgescu was in the lead with around 22% of the vote, while Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), trailed at 20%.
Populist Calin Georgescu takes surprise lead in Romania’s presidential election
Ukraine fails to intercept Russian missiles, 17 killed in Kyiv attack
Ukraine reported no missile interceptions during a Russian overnight assault, resulting in at least 17 fatalities in Kyiv and surrounding areas. The attack involved 115
Russia’s Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills 17, Damaging Infrastructure
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Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring dozens more. The assault targeted residential areas