Romania: Timi?oara mayor Dominic Fritz gets six-month salary cut over (…)

August 5, 2026

Timi?oara mayor Dominic Fritz gets six-month salary cut over conflict of interest ruling, sparking new political row
Aug 5, 2026

Timi?oara mayor Dominic Fritz gets six-month salary cut over conflict of interest ruling, sparking new political row.

Timi?oara mayor Dominic Fritz will remain in office but have his salary reduced by 10% for six months following a final court ruling that found (…)

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