Ion Iliescu
President of Romania (1990–1996; 2000–2004)
Photo: Aluísio/Vice-presidência da República, CC BY 3.0 br (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Sep 20
Traian Băsescu denies knowing Lucian Pahonțu had Securitate ties before 2004 SPP appointment
Former Romanian president Traian Băsescu said he did not know Lucian Pahonțu had served in the Securitate or at the 1989 Intercontinental barricade when appointing him SPP director in 2004.
- Jun 13
Interim PM Bolojan marks 36 years since Mineriada: 'Violence can never be a tool of power'
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan issued a statement on the 36th anniversary of the June 1990 Mineriada, calling the violent crackdown on protesters a 'painful moment' and saying that truth and justice remain owed to its victims.
- Jun 13
Nicușor Dan lays wreath as Romania creates national remembrance day for 1990 Mineriad victims
President Nicușor Dan has signed a decree making 15 June a national day of remembrance for the victims of the June 1990 Mineriad, while also laying a wreath at the monument in University Square.