Romania: Romanian president again defends security chief suspected of (…)

September 15, 2026

Romanian president again defends security chief suspected of taking part in communist-era repression
Sep 15, 2026

Romanian president again defends security chief suspected of taking part in communist-era repression.

The head of state noted for Euronews Romania that “the Revolution remains a wound” with which Romania has not yet dealt appropriately. “Precisely (…)

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