Bucharest, Nov 29, 2024 (AFP) - Romania recounts presidential ballots as parliamentary vote looms

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2024-11-29

Romania on Friday began recounting the votes from last week's dramatic first-round presidential election, amid concerns the ballot might be annulled as authorities pointed to Russia's influence and alleged interference via TikTok. Romania was thrown into chaos after a top court ordered a recount of the first-round vote, won by Calin Georgescu, a little-known far-right admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The EU country meanwhile braced fo......

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