PresidentialElection2025/MApN: Attempted disinformation on TikTok about French soldiers in Cincu - instils distrust in state institutions
The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) reports an attempt of disinformation on the TikTok platform regarding the French military in Romania.
According to MApN, on the @19romania89 account, a video with the title ‘French soldiers in Romania in Romanian gendarmerie uniforms' was published on Sunday.
'The author of the post claims, without providing any proof, that the French soldiers stationed in Romania as part of the NATO Battle Group deployed in Cincu would be prepared to act, clandestinely equipped in Romanian Gendarmerie uniforms, to start a civil war in our country, at the end of the electoral process, in the event that a particular candidate is declared the winner,' the ministry detailed.
According to MApN, this information is false and has the potential to create confusion among Romanian citizens.
'The material posted is dangerous disinformation, without any real basis or concrete evidence. It is a clear example of manipulation by spreading conspiracy theories that instil distrust in state institutions, international partners and the democratic process,' the Defence Ministry added.
The NATO troops deployed in Romania have the mission to contribute to the strengthening of the Romanian sector of the allied Eastern Flank and to deter any aggression against the allied territory, given that, beyond the borders with Ukraine, the Russian Federation forces have been engaged for more than three years in an illegal and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine, the MApN recalled. The allied military presence in Romania is therefore defensive, transparent, legal and known to the public, the ministry added.
'Any attempt to associate the activity of the allied forces on the national territory with the political and electoral context in Romania represents a form of distortion of the truth. We firmly distance ourselves from these irresponsible speculations and condemn attempts to generate panic and distrust in society. We encourage citizens to verify information from official sources and not to let themselves be manipulated by videos taken out of context or statements devoid of any basis,' the MApN said. AGERPRES (RO - writing by: Oana Ghita; EN - writing by: Simona Iacob)
The content of the www.agerpres.ro website has the exclusive purpose of public informing.
All the information published on this website by AGERPRES is protected by relevant legal dispositions.
It is forbidden to copy, reproduce, recompile, decompile, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derived components or products or full services, as well as any exploitation of the site's content.
Details in the section Terms of Use. If you are interested in picking up AGERPRES news items, please contact the Marketing Department – marketing@agerpres.ro.
The use of the Comments section entails your obligation to respect the AGERPRES terms and conditions in regards to the publishing of comments on the www.agerpres.ro.
Other news in category
Magistrates' pensions - problem that drags; I want Constitutional Court to take ownership of it (President Dan)
AGERPRES special correspondent Oana Ghita reports: Magistrates' pensions are a problem that has been 'dragging' in Romanian society and the Constitutional Court (CCR) must take ownership of this topic, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday, during a press conference after participating in the informal European Council.
European Commission pledges to coming up with proposals for decrease in energy prices (Nicusor Dan)
AGERPRES special correspondent Oana Ghita reports: The European Commission has pledged to coming up with several proposals regarding the reduction in energy prices, President Nicusor Dan declared on Thursday, after participating in the informal European Council. The Council's theme was competitiveness. 'We are talking about salaries and the prices that
ECA's Romascanu: Romania has a relatively comprehensive RRF anti-fraud framework
Romania has set in place a relatively comprehensive anti-fraud framework for the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), with fraud-detection measures largely aligned with those used for EU structural funds. However, shortcomings remain, particularly regarding the timing of risk assessments and the systematic use of data analysis, Lucian Romascanu, a member of the European C
The EP's view on cyberbullying and how realistic Romanian MEPs consider the proposed solutions
AGERPRES special correspondent Florin Stefan reports: Romanian MEPs generally agree with introducing a minimum age for access to social networks, although they stress that such a measure would only partially address the problem. They put forward additional solutions, including criminalizing online harassment and appointing a special coordinator within the Ministry of Educati
International Boxing Tournament 'Dracula Open' 2026 in Ploiesti, with over 500 athletes from 18 countries
More than 500 athletes from 18 countries will take part in the International Boxing Tournament 'Dracula Open' 2026, which will be held in Ploiesti from 16 to 21 February. According to a press release issued on Thursday by Ploiesti City Hall, hundreds of high-level boxing bouts will take place during this period, with competitions scheduled daily betwee
PM Bolojan, Commissioner for Justice McGrath meeting, with magistrates' pension among topics
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan welcomed European Commissioner for Justice Michael McGrath, at the Victoria Governmental Palace on Thursday, with discussions focusing on the main issues related to the rule of law, the functioning of the judicial system and the reforms undertaken by Romania in the European context. According to a Government press release, the Prime
Mayor of Brasov estimates that organizing EYOF will cost about 20 million euros
The mayor of Brasov, George Scripcaru, announced on Thursday, in a press conference, that he estimates that approximately 20 million euros would be needed to organize the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in 2027, and one of the investments that the Brasov municipality should make this year would be the construction of a second reservoir at Poiana Brasov for the product
Coast Guard: Metal debris on Tuzla beach appears to be from unmanned aircraft
The Coast Guard has announced that border police officers identified metal debris on the beach near the locality of Tuzla which appears to belong to an unmanned aerial vehicle, with no visible markings. 'On 12 February 2026, following a 112 emergency call, Coast Guard border police officers identified metal fragments on the beach near Tuzla which appear to
Romania's Tourism Fair (TTR) offers up to 65pct discounts on holidays worldwide
The February edition of Romania's Tourism Fair (TTR) remains the most important meeting point for the industry, especially as in recent years it has evolved from a platform for selling holiday packages into a complex space for networking, themed conferences and business-to-business meetings, according to Traian Badulescu, spokesperson for the National Association of Trav
BrancusiYear/'The Infinite Walk/Immersive tribute to Constantin Brancusi,' at 'BRIGHT. Festival of Lights' in Brussels
A video mapping project offering a contemporary interpretation of Brancusi's themes, created by Ioana Mischie, Les Ateliers Nomad and Storyscapes, will be presented in Brussels from Thursday to Sunday at the 10th edition of the 'BRIGHT. Festival of Lights,' an emblematic event dedicated to light art and visual innovation. According to a press relea
President Dan: Energy prices, economic gaps key concerns in multi-speed Europe
AGERPRES special correspondent Oana Ghita reports: The concept of a 'multi-speed Europe' should not alarm EU countries, whose leaders focus on keeping energy prices as low as possible and addressing economic disparities, President Nicusor Dan stated on Thursday. 'This should not scare us - multi-speed Europe, at least according to current understan
Madrigal Choir to go on 'Holy Week' Easter Tour to Timisoara, Oradea, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu and Bucharest
The 'Madrigal - Marin Constantin' National Chamber Choir, conducted by Anna Ungureanu, will perform the 'Holy Week' Easter Tour between 26 March and 9 April in the cities of Timisoara, Oradea, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu and Bucharest. 'From the joy of entering the city to the moments of agony endured on the Cross, the ‘Madrigal - Marin Consta
FEATURE/Valuable archaelogical pieces, discovered by 18 metal detectorists in Mures, showcased in 'The Enigmas of Treasures' exhibition
A collection of valuable archaeological items discovered by 18 metal detectorists from Mures County, including a unique Roman gold ring with a red cameo, found on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire in Deda-Bistra, can be admired in the exhibition 'Enigma Comorilor'/'The Enigmas of Treasures,' arranged in the building of the Mures County Museum within th
Culture Minister pays visits to Peles Castle and Bran Castle; several urgencies remain unresolved
Culture Minister Demeter Andras toured the Peles National Museum and the Bran National Museum, to address some 'urgent issues' facing these 'extraordinary heritage assets.' 'I decided to visit these landmarks because there are several urgent issues, as well as unresolved matters, situations which have been dragging on for months and even ye
Specialists release guidelines on responsible use of artificial intelligence
Specialists in cybersecurity, digital education and cybercrime prevention have developed guidelines on the responsible use of artificial intelligence explaining how to identify false content generated with the help of AI (deepfake), automated messages or manipulation attempts that use emotions. 'Artificial intelligence is already part of our everyday lives