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Video shows train crash anniversary rally in Greece, not mass protest in Romania

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Social media users in Greece falsely claimed a pro- Russia rally in Bucharest was held in support of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu .

But the clip actually shows thousands of people rallying in Thessaloniki on February 28, 2025 , on the second anniversary of a deadly train crash.

The dome of a building and statue in the crowd can be seen, and landmarks seen in the video confirm it was filmed there.

Romania 's constitutional court annulled the presidential election in December 2024 amid allegations of Russian interference.

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