Romanian presidential runoff too close to call
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Both candidates of Romania's presidential runoff claimed victory on Sunday while exit polls showed them neck-and-neck. Prime Minister Adrian Nastase, the 54-year-old candidate of the ruling Social Democrats, ...
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Campaigning ended ahead of the weekend for the first round of Romanian presidential elections that will choose the head of state to lead the former communist state into the European Union.
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A coincidence that could tip the scales in Romania&#39;s tightly fought presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday is literally the colors used by the two main political parties in their campaign.
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Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase and his left-wing party face a tough challenge from the centrist opposition in today - s presidential and parliamentary elections.
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BUCHAREST, Romania, Nov. 28 -- Exit polls showed no clear winner in the election Sunday to replace President Ion Iliescu, raising the likelihood of a runoff next month between a former ship&#39;s captain with a populist message and a political veteran.
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About 18 million Romanian's are eligible to vote in Sunday's national election for a new president and Parliament.
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Romanians vote today in closely contested elections for the country&#39;s Presidency as well as the Parliament. About 18 million voters began casting ballots at 5am (Irish time) at 17,000 polling stations from
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Presidential elections began early Sunday in Romania with around 18 million eligible voters expected to vote in the first round of the race.
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BUCHAREST  - Romania&#39;s presidential election ended in suspense as exit polls disagreed on whether Prime Minister Adrian Nastase had won narrowly or tied with his centre-right rival Traian Basescu.
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Prime Minister Adrian Nastase has not secured enough votes for an outright victory in the first round of Romania&#39;s presidential elections.
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When Romanians pick a president Sunday, their main choice is between the forces of the past &#151; flawed but comfortingly familiar &#151; and an inexperienced challenger promising a dynamic, Western-leaning future.
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BUCHAREST, Dec. 13. - Prime Minister Mr Adrian Nastase conceded defeat in Romaniaâs presidential runoffs today, calling opponent Mr Traian Basescu the countryâs future President.
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Opposition candidate Traian Basescu seems likely to emerge the winner in Romania&#39;s presidential runoff election, according to partial results released today.
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Vote counting continues all night in Romania as exit polls show both presidential candidates neck-and-neck.
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Lebanon's presidential election scheduled for Tuesday will most likely be postponed to give room for rival Lebanese factions to agree on a consensus candidate, parliamentary deputies said late Saturday.
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Rules imposed only last week to limit fraud in the second round of Romania&#39;s presidential election were weakened on Sunday as voters headed to the polls.
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Exit polls in key Romanian elections are showing a likely win for the ruling Social Democrats. But as in Ukraine, the opposition has demanded an investigation into voting irregularities.