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"They stole with the entire building!" Radu Miruță accuses a real estate fraud tolerated for 18 years in the Ministry of Economy

"They stole with the entire building!" Radu Miruță accuses a real estate fraud tolerated for 18 years in the Ministry of Economy

The Minister of Economy, Radu Miruță, claims to have discovered a situation of „theft of the entire building.” In a Facebook post, Miruță says he learned how a 1,500 square…

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Romania had the largest government deficit in the EU in the first quarter

Romania had the largest government deficit in the EU in the first quarter

The seasonally adjusted government deficit has decreased, both in the European Union and in the euro area, in the first quarter of this year compared to the last quarter of…

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The European Union is preparing a plan of retaliation as the United States' position radicalizes

The European Union is preparing a plan of retaliation as the United States' position radicalizes

EU representatives are set to meet this week to finalize a set of response measures in case no trade agreement is reached with the Trump administration, whose negotiating position on…

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Minister Țoiu: EU budget is a challenge for Romania. One bad news and one good news

Minister Țoiu: EU budget is a challenge for Romania. One bad news and one good news

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Țoiu, stated that Romania supports the position of the European Parliament regarding the budget proposed by the European Commission for the period 2028-2034. “We…

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Head of the Treasury: We had two weeks of a dream from the financing perspective. It's an extremely good vibe

Head of the Treasury: We had two weeks of a dream from the financing perspective. It's an extremely good vibe

Romania has had two weeks of dream financing, the Fidelis and Tezaur issuances were well subscribed, and nearly 31% of internal funding represents the state titles of the population, stated…

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EU Budget: Winners and Losers. Reactions to the new seven-year spending proposal

EU Budget: Winners and Losers. Reactions to the new seven-year spending proposal

The European Commission has kicked off, on Wednesday, what will be a two-year negotiation period on the bloc’s spending plan for the seven-year period starting in 2028. The European Commission…

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Analysts warn: Trump could actually impose 30% tariffs on imports from the EU

Analysts warn: Trump could actually impose 30% tariffs on imports from the EU

Some market analysts warn that global investors are underestimating President Donald Trump’s determination to impose new trade tariffs, despite the relatively calm reaction of European markets. Trump has announced that…

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The owners of Dedeman have purchased a large chain of stores in Greece

The owners of Dedeman have purchased a large chain of stores in Greece

After months of negotiations and a wave of interest that started in France and reached Sofia, the Greek chain of stores Praktiker Hellas is changing its owner. The new owner…

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Ursula von der Leyen presented the EU budget of 2 trillion euros, "for a new era." Siegfried Mureșan criticizes one of the proposals and announces that the European Parliament will reject it

Ursula von der Leyen presented the EU budget of 2 trillion euros, "for a new era." Siegfried Mureșan criticizes one of the proposals and announces that the European Parliament will reject it

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presented on Wednesday the new budget project of the European Union for the period 2028-2034, worth nearly 2 trillion euros,…

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Euro = 6 lei and unemployment at 40%. Deputy Prime Minister: Romania risks an economic collapse scenario if it does not adopt austerity measures

Euro = 6 lei and unemployment at 40%. Deputy Prime Minister: Romania risks an economic collapse scenario if it does not adopt austerity measures

Deputy Prime Minister Dragoș Anastasiu warns that Romania could have faced a severe economic crisis if it had not adopted the fiscal package requested by the European Commission by July…

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The EU has the response to Trump's tariffs: A list of taxes totaling 72 billion euros, targeting airplanes, cars, food, and beverages from the USA

The EU has the response to Trump's tariffs: A list of taxes totaling 72 billion euros, targeting airplanes, cars, food, and beverages from the USA

Aircraft, machinery, cars, chemicals, and medical devices are the main high-value items on the list of American products that the European Commission intends to impose tariffs on if discussions with…

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Trump announces customs duties of 30% for the EU and says it could have been worse. Reactions from Europe

Trump announces customs duties of 30% for the EU and says it could have been worse. Reactions from Europe

US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of 30% on goods from the European Union. Brussels and Washington were in the process of negotiating a trade agreement on this matter. The…

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"No meter of new railway track." Romania pays billions for trains that don't reach the tracks

"No meter of new railway track." Romania pays billions for trains that don't reach the tracks

Although Romania has managed to build over 500 kilometers of highways and express roads from European funds, „not a single meter of new railway track has been built” in the…

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Council Fiscal: There is no alternative to a severe correction. The budget correction package can prevent Romania's downgrade

Council Fiscal: There is no alternative to a severe correction. The budget correction package can prevent Romania's downgrade

The 2025-2026 budget correction package can avoid the downgrading of Romania’s sovereign risk, and there is no alternative to a severe correction, according to the Fiscal Council, which has published…

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Fiscal package, ready "tomorrow or the day after tomorrow." It will be a mini-ordinance, including a TVA modification. We are backed into a corner

Fiscal package, ready "tomorrow or the day after tomorrow." It will be a mini-ordinance, including a TVA modification. We are backed into a corner

On Wednesday, the fiscal package will be finalized, which will contain all measures to reduce the budget deficit – expense cuts, investment delays, including TVA modifications. The measures will be…

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Politico: Romania faces public backlash in its attempt to reduce the largest deficit in the EU

Politico: Romania faces public backlash in its attempt to reduce the largest deficit in the EU

The Romanian government is preparing for a tense start to its mandate, as the drastic measures proposed to reduce the largest budget deficit in the European Union threaten to cause…

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The global economy is on the brink of a new crisis: This trend cannot continue

The global economy is on the brink of a new crisis: This trend cannot continue

The global economy is facing increasing risks, warns the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Trade tensions, geopolitical crises, and vulnerability to shocks indicate „a new era of uncertainty and unpredictability,”…

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Romania, a poor country. We have the cheapest food in the EU, but also among the lowest incomes

Romania, a poor country. We have the cheapest food in the EU, but also among the lowest incomes

Romania remains one of the cheapest countries in the European Union. With prices 36% below the EU average, our country is surpassed only by Bulgaria, where goods and services are…

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Premiere in Bulgaria: The sun has produced more energy than the country has consumed

Premiere in Bulgaria: The sun has produced more energy than the country has consumed

Bulgaria achieved an absolute first in the energy sector on June 20, 2025: for the first time, solar energy produced in a specific time frame exceeded the national electricity consumption.…

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The progressive tax could bring in an additional 12 billion euros to the budget, estimates the European Commission. Who would lose

The progressive tax could bring in an additional 12 billion euros to the budget, estimates the European Commission. Who would lose

The European Commission estimates that transitioning to a progressive income tax system would bring an additional 11.8 billion euros to Romania’s budget. Implementing a progressive tax with three brackets –…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
David Pressman, former ambassador to Budapest: What is happening now in the US dangerously resembles Orban’s Hungary
David Pressman, former ambassador to Budapest: What is happening now in the US dangerously resembles Orban’s Hungary
Nicușor Dan, Friedrich Merz
Russia’s attack on Romania is not over. It has intensified! Without defense in the hybrid war
Emilian Isailă
The targets in Russia that Ukraine could hit with Tomahawk missiles
The targets in Russia that Ukraine could hit with Tomahawk missiles
Emilian Isailă, Spotmedia.ro
The future of Romania, defined by the confrontation between Grăjdan and Bolojan
Emilian Isailă
Președintele american încearcă să limiteze efectele negative ale scandalului din jurul Dosarului Epstein, dar câțiva lideri MAGA au altă opinie
Trump wants to get rid of Epstein’s legacy, but the scandal is growing and threatens MAGA
Emilian Isailă
The ambitious missile shield of Trump, the „Golden Dome,” has become the target of critics: It is expensive, unfeasible, and dangerous
The ambitious missile shield of Trump, the „Golden Dome,” has become the target of critics: It is expensive, unfeasible, and dangerous
Simina Tănăsescu, CCR, România
CCR gives Nicușor Dan a lesson. Mathematical thinking defeated by legal thinking
Emilian Isailă
Nicușor Dan, Președintele României
After two years and a major crisis, Nicușor Dan has to make a tough decision. Cioloș’ diversion at the SRI
Emilian Isailă
Beach, Please, festival de muzică, România
No minors, please! A festival with scandal
Emilian Isailă
Nicușor Dan și judecătoarele Elena Costache, Corina Corbu și Lia Savonea, România
War between magistrates and the President of Romania. Who wins?
Emilian Isailă
POLITICS
Bolojan and Rogobete announce healthcare reform: Larger budget, but salary based on performance. No co-pay at private facilities and strict penalties for fictitious reimbursements
Bolojan and Rogobete announce healthcare reform: Larger budget, but salary based on performance. No co-pay at private facilities and strict penalties for fictitious reimbursements
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Nicușor Dan, for the german press: The secret services did not get involved enough in the 2024 elections. I wish for the unification with the Republic of Moldova
Nicușor Dan, for the german press: The secret services did not get involved enough in the 2024 elections. I wish for the unification with the Republic of Moldova
The Mayor of Chișinău responds to Oana Țoiu: I have no connections to Russia. The ban is a political order
The Mayor of Chișinău responds to Oana Țoiu: I have no connections to Russia. The ban is a political order
Călin Georgescu and AUR, the most fined by AEP in the electoral campaigns of 2024 and 2025
Călin Georgescu and AUR, the most fined by AEP in the electoral campaigns of 2024 and 2025
Nicușor Dan: Romania must send a strong message against drugs and those who threaten women (Video)
Nicușor Dan: Romania must send a strong message against drugs and those who threaten women (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The Presidential Administration will reduce its budget by 20%. What will happen to Nicușor Dan’s salary
The Presidential Administration will reduce its budget by 20%. What will happen to Nicușor Dan’s salary
Irina Olteanu
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Ozzy Osbourne has died
Ozzy Osbourne has died
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
They traveled for hours on end for a cable car ride in a place where such a thing does not exist
They traveled for hours on end for a cable car ride in a place where such a thing does not exist
Meta will build a data center almost the size of Manhattan and will invest hundreds of billions in AI
Meta will build a data center almost the size of Manhattan and will invest hundreds of billions in AI
The European Commission’s report on the rule of law: Romania remains vulnerable in terms of independent press and opaque media financing
The European Commission’s report on the rule of law: Romania remains vulnerable in terms of independent press and opaque media financing
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The road tax will increase starting September 1st
The road tax will increase starting September 1st
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Ioana Ene Dogioiu, the new spokesperson for the Bolojan Government
Ioana Ene Dogioiu, the new spokesperson for the Bolojan Government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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