Voting theory

Precinct where ballot box was stolen votes again; 92.9 pct abstain

The Greek national election was formally completed Sunday with a repeat vote at the central Athens precinct where four individuals stole the ballot box and burned it last Sunday.

With nothing at stake, there was a record 92.9% abstention; only 39 out of 545 registered voters showed up, 1 to cast a spoilt ballot.

Precinct where ballot box was stolen votes again; 92.9% abstain

The Greek national election was formally completed Sunday with a repeat vote at the central Athens precinct where four individuals stole the ballot box and burned it last Sunday.

With nothing at stake, there was a record 92.9% abstention; only 39 out of 545 registered voters showed up, 1 to cast a spoilt ballot.

MAE says celebration of National Minorities Day proves respect and acceptance of others

Marking the National Minorities Day of Romania represents "a proof of accepting and respecting the other - defined through a distinct ethnic, religious, cultural and linguistic identity" and "a proof of the maturity of the Romanian society that understood that dialogue and good coexistence are the pillars of a durable democracy," a release of the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) sent to AGERPRES

Ministry of Foreign Affairs hails anniversary of Day of National Minorities

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) hails the anniversary, on December 18, of the Day of National Minorities, the preservation and development of the culture and identity of the persons belonging to national minorities in Romania being extremely important.

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