New COVID-19 Lockdown Sparks Protests Across Romania

People protesting against the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions shout "Freedom!" outside the government headquarters in Bucharest on March 29. The protests across the country took place a day after new lockdown measures came into force.

Romanian police officers struggle to detain a man. ​Around 2,000 people took part in a protest and march in downtown Bucharest, claiming that the restrictions limit their civil rights.

A man displays the Romanian flag during the protest in Bucharest.

The march in downtown Bucharest

A young man holds up a sign that reads: "We are in isolation," while watching the Bucharest protest from his window.

Some protesters threw firecrackers at the police in Bucharest.

Broken glass is seen at a bus stop after stones were thrown by protesters.

A vending machine broken during the protests

At least 10 people were detained in Bucharest.