Cristian Pantazi

The protest vote that shook Romania: how the PSD-PNL system suffocated the country with public jobs, corruption, and silenced dissent

The presidential election in Romania revealed a massive protest vote against the candidates of the PSD (Social Democratic Party) and PNL (National Liberal Party), marking...  

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From haircuts to high stakes: Barber who graduated at 32 appointed by PM to lead gambling oversight

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu appointed Cristian-Gabriel Pascu as the deputy head of the National Office for Gambling on Monday, following a proposal from the Ministry...  

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Plot twist in Bucharest’s mayoral race: Coalition leaders sidestep notables for unknown Cătălin Cîrstoiu in strategic power play

Marcel Ciolacu and Nicolae Ciucă can breathe a sigh of relief. After a long search, they’ve found a candidate without political ambitions, neither too liberal...