Nicușor Dan banned journalist Ovidiu Vanghele from entering Cotroceni: “For the insults you addressed to me”

President Nicușor Dan announced Tuesday evening, at Cotroceni Palace, that journalist Ovidiu Vanghele will no longer have access to press conferences or the headquarters of the Presidential Administration for the duration of his term.

The statement was made at the end of a press conference, after the journalist asked him a question. Nicușor Dan told Vanghele that he had asked his colleagues not to allow him access anymore, citing the “insults” the journalist had allegedly directed at him.

“First of all, I apologize for making you wait. I asked my colleagues not to allow you access to my conferences anymore because of the insults you directed at me. My compassionate colleagues did not listen to me. You will no longer have access to Cotroceni during my term,” the president said.

The announcement was made by the head of state himself, but so far no details have been provided regarding the exact statements he was referring to.

Journalist Ovidiu Vanghele has not yet issued a public reaction on the matter.

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