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Vineri, a avut loc un protest în Piața Victoriei, București. Oamenii au cerut repetarea alegerilor din noiembrie. AUR strânge semnături pentru Călin Georgescu ca președinte. La protest s-a găsit un cuțit la un participant, declanșând o anchetă . Au fost și lozinci împotriva guvernului. Poliția a asigurat ordinea.
Translation
On Friday, a protest took place in Victoria Square, Bucharest. People demanded the repetition of the November elections. AUR is collecting signatures for Călin Georgescu as a presidential candidate. During the protest, a knife was found on one participant, triggering an investigation. There were also slogans against the government. The police maintained order.
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Question 1: Where did the protest take place?
The protest took place in Piața Victoriei, Bucharest.
Question 2: What was found at the protest?
A knife was found at the protest.
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▌22/02/2025
On Friday, a protest took place in Piața Victoriei, Bucharest, gathering several hundred individuals, including members of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) and supporters of Călin Georgescu. The demonstrators were calling for the second round of the November elections to be repeated. Additionally, the AUR party is collecting signatures to support Călin Georgescu's candidacy in the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for May.
During the protest, an incident arose when law enforcement officers conducted routine checks and discovered a knife in possession of one participant. This led to the initiation of a criminal case based on Romanian Penal Code Article 372, which concerns the unauthorized carrying or use of potentially dangerous items. The Bucharest Gendarmerie emphasized the importance of cooperation and adherence to the law to ensure the protest proceeded safely.
Protest in Bucharest Results in Knife Incident (Illustration)
Tensions were heightened by claims of intimidation, which Jandarmeria Română and the Romanian Police addressed, refuting allegations made by a television broadcast that protesters were being discouraged by police presence. According to the authorities, the measures were preventive, aimed at maintaining public order and ensuring legal and peaceful demonstrations. They firmly stated that their role was to protect both public order and the right to protest, intervening only in instances where legal infractions occurred.
The protest also saw demonstrators shouting slogans against the current government and calling for justice. Some protesters wore white armbands, signifying their desire for peace. A temporary market offering items such as tricolor beanies and scarves added to the atmosphere.
The protest's background involves previous altercations between Georgescu's supporters and media representatives, highlighting ongoing tensions. Despite this, AUR leader George Simion announced further protest activities and a campaign to gather support for Georgescu's presidential bid through social media.
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