August 7, declared a day of national mourning in Romania, in memory of former President Ion Iliescu
The day of August 7, 2025 was declared a national mourning day on the territory of Romania, in memory of the former President Ion Iliescu. All central and local public institutions and public authorities will fly the flag of Romania in Bern, the government said.
August 7, Day of National Photo Mourning: Inquam Photos
Ion Iliescu held the position of president of Romania in the 1990–1992, 1992–1996 and 2000–2004 mandates, being a prominent personality in the post -December political life. He played an important role in the transition period from the communist regime to democracy, being the first president chosen after the 1989 revolution. During his mandate, Romania adopted a new Constitution (1991), the foundations of democratic institutions were laid and political and economic reforms were initiated.
The Romanian government has adopted, in an extraordinary meeting, a decision by which the day of August 7, 2025 is declared a day of national mourning, in respect of the memory of the former head of state, Ion Iliescu.
According to some sources, the Minister of Defense, Ionuț Moșteanu, opposed that Thursday, August 7, will be declared a day of national mourning.
According to the Government, in accordance with the legal provisions in force, on the day of national mourning, all central and local public institutions and authorities will fly the flag of Romania in Bern.
“Also, the national flag in Bern will be flown to the headquarters of the political parties, the trade union and employer organizations, the educational institutions of any degree, the cultural institutions and the diplomatic missions of Romania, at the points for crossing the border, in airports, ports, stations and bus, as well as as a pavilion on any kind on any kind of Romanian.
At the same time, the radio and television stations, as well as the cultural institutions, will adapt their broadcast program and the activities organized according to this day ”the government said.
