Romanians vote in presidential election focused on high living costs, Ukraine war
BUCHAREST, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Romanians vote on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that may give a shot at victory to hard-right politician George Simion, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, admires Donald Trump and wants to emulate Giorgia Meloni's Italy.
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Romanians were voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion.
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Hard Right's Simion in With a Chance as Romanians Vote for President
Romanians vote on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that may give a shot at victory to hard-right politician George Simion, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, admires Donald Trump and wants to emulate Giorgia Meloni's Italy.
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Romanians cast ballots in presidential race that could pit nationalist against leftist in a runoff
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Hard right's Simion in with a chance as Romanians vote
Romanians will vote in the first round of a presidential election that may give a shot at victory to hard-right politician ...