Romanian Army Day Ceremony in carei Marked by Protests and Fines
A Romanian army Day party in Carei on Saturday was disrupted by public displays of disapproval towards Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, alongside enforcement actions taken by local gendarmes.
On October 25th,during the official ceremony commemorating Romanian Army Day in the municipality of Carei,authorities issued fines and warnings amidst a backdrop of public dissent. The Satu Mare County Gendarmerie Inspectorate (IJJ) reported intervening to maintain public order, resulting in penalties for disruptive behavior.
According to a statement released by the IJJ, two individuals faced repercussions for violating public order laws.Specifically, one person received a 500 lei fine – approximately $107 USD – for committing “offensive acts and expressions in public,” citing Article 2, point 1 of Law No. 61/1991.Another individual received a written warning for the consumption of alcoholic beverages in a public place, referencing Article 2, point 23 of the same law.
The event was also notable for vocal opposition directed at Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. Reports indicate that several attendees booed the Prime Minister both during his official speech and after its conclusion.Bolojan,accompanied by the prefect of Satu Mare county,Altfatter Tamas,and the mayor of Carei,Monica Giurgiu-Kovacs,downplayed the incident,stating,”I’m used to these things,I don’t have these problems. I don’t have any kind of problems.”
The incident raises questions about the current public sentiment towards the government and the challenges of maintaining order during national celebrations. While the gendarmes acted to enforce existing laws, the underlying cause of the public’s discontent remains a subject for further observation.
