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Protest in Izvor Park: Two protesters were detained by gendarmes after insulting law enforcement officers

Ana-Maria Tapescu

14 November 2026, 13:20

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Protest organizat de reprezentanti ai partidului AUR si simpatizanti ai fostului candidat la alegerile prezidentiale, Calin Georgescu, in Bucuresti, 14 noiembrie 2026 / Foto: Inquam Photos / Mălina Norocea

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Two participants in the protest organized in Izvor Park in Bucharest were restrained by gendarmes for identification and administrative sanctioning after they insulted law enforcement officers and the other demonstrators. The incident took place on Saturday, during the demonstration attended by the AUR president and several leaders of the party.

The protesters chanted Călin Georgescu’s name, claiming that he is a “political prisoner,” and called for his release, as well as the resignation of President Nicușor Dan. One of the demonstrators’ chants was also “We are Călin Georgescu too.”

The Bucharest Gendarmerie stated that the intervention by the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs aimed to protect the people participating peacefully in the demonstration and maintain public order. The two individuals were stopped after behaving verbally aggressively.

Meanwhile, an SMURD crew provided medical care to a participant who complained of feeling unwell. The person did not require transportation to the hospital. The protest continued under the supervision of law enforcement forces.

George Simion announces 30,000–40,000 participants in the protest for Călin Georgescu, organized today in front of Parliament

Context: AUR Protest at Izvor Park, Without Authorization, with Public Order Measures and Traffic Restrictions

Before the reported incident, AUR announced an unauthorized protest in the Izvor Park area of Bucharest in support of Călin Georgescu. The Bucharest Gendarmerie stated that it would ensure public order and the safety of participants, intervening gradually only if situations arose that required it. AUR leadership claimed that it had notified the authorities and requested protection for the demonstrators, while Bucharest City Hall indicated that the authorization decision did not belong to the mayor, but to a committee.

The Traffic Brigade restricted traffic in the Izvor area and on Libertății Boulevard, while police officers recommended that drivers use alternative routes and follow on-site instructions, as several people were expected to attend the demonstration.