Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency9 hours ago Share Save Sarah Rainsford, Paul Kirby & Olimpia Zagnat In Bucharest and London Share SaveAndrei Pungovschi/Getty Images Nicusor Dan had to wait until late into the night before he could be certain of victoryThe liberal, pro-EU mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan, has fought off a strong challenge from a Romanian right-wing nationalist to win the presidency after months of political turbulence. About 11.5 million Romanians voted in Sunday's run-off, and Dan attracted the support of more than six million of them. "A community of Romanians who want a profound change in Romania won," Dan said. Mihai, one of many Dan supporters who gathered outside his electoral headquarters in the capital, told the BBC he was "really worried about Simion". While Nicusor Dan campaigned on fighting corruption and maintaining support for north-eastern neighbour Ukraine, Simion attacked the EU and called for cutting aid to Kyiv.