Romania: Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu denies bribery allegations, says he (…)

July 1, 2026

Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu denies bribery allegations, says he has "nothing to hide”
Jul 1, 2026

Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu denies bribery allegations, says he has "nothing to hide”.

Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu said on Wednesday, July 1, that he is innocent of the bribery charges brought against him by the National (…)

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