The government has announced the state funeral program for Ion Iliescu, which will include a wake at the Cotroceni Palace and burial in Ghencea Cemetery.
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Ion Iliescu, Romania's first post-communist president, has died at the age of 95. His coffin will be laid to rest on Wednesday at the Cotroceni Palace, and the funeral will take place on Thursday in Ghencea Cemetery, in the presence of his family and close friends. The state funeral will be held on August 6 and 7, 2025, with official ceremonies and religious moments, including a funeral procession and military honors.
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DECESUL LUI ION ILIESCU – Programul funeraliilor / Sicriul va fi depus la Palatul Cotroceni / Îmnormântarea, în Cimitirul Ghencea 3 / Înhumarea va avea loc joi, doar în prezenţa familiei şi a prietenilor apropiaţi
Programul funeraliilor de stat pentru Ion Iliescu: Întreg ceremonialul va fi extrem de strict. Înmormântarea, doar în prezența familiei
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