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New EU sanctions for Russia's "phantom fleet." Tougher measures to follow if Moscow does not negotiate with Ukraine

New EU sanctions for Russia's "phantom fleet." Tougher measures to follow if Moscow does not negotiate with Ukraine

Ambassadors of the 27 EU member states adopted on Wednesday the 17th package of sanctions imposed on Russia. These target another 200 „phantom” tankers, intended to limit Russian oil exports,…

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Americans breathe a sigh of relief. Their Christmas was saved by the tariff truce between the US and China

Americans breathe a sigh of relief. Their Christmas was saved by the tariff truce between the US and China

The United States and China have agreed to a temporary reduction in tariffs, providing vital support to American retailers preparing for the busy holiday shopping season. This 90-day pause in…

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Finance has what to borrow from banks: the billions of euros with which the NBR intervened. Investors are waiting for the election results

Finance has what to borrow from banks: the billions of euros with which the NBR intervened. Investors are waiting for the election results

The Ministry of Finance borrowed 1.6 billion euros on Tuesday from the domestic market through a short-term bond auction (19 months) and another treasury certificate auction (12 months), also short-term…

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On the brink of the abyss: Tariffs between the US and China have triggered a wave of instability

On the brink of the abyss: Tariffs between the US and China have triggered a wave of instability

The trade war between the United States and China has pushed global supply chains into a severe crisis, and recent data shows how close we are to collapse. According to…

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The USA and China bury the hatchet of the trade war: 90-day truce, with significantly reduced tariffs. Analyst: Trump, the barking dog that doesn't bite

The USA and China bury the hatchet of the trade war: 90-day truce, with significantly reduced tariffs. Analyst: Trump, the barking dog that doesn't bite

The United States and China have reached an agreement for a 90-day pause in the implementation of reciprocal trade tariffs, which will be reduced by 115%, announced US Treasury Secretary…

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Financial consultant: If Simion becomes president, there will be hundreds of thousands of unemployed people

Financial consultant: If Simion becomes president, there will be hundreds of thousands of unemployed people

Romania’s economy will suffer in the coming period due to investors’ fear that George Simion could become president at Cotroceni, says tax consultant Adrian Bența. The expert, who also specializes…

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Euro exceeds 5.1. It is the highest level ever recorded

Euro exceeds 5.1. It is the highest level ever recorded

The leu continues its strong depreciation against the European currency. The Euro rose on Thursday and surpassed the threshold of 5.1 lei. The National Bank of Romania quotes the euro…

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Economist: We are facing four waves of price increases that will lead the economy into recession

Economist: We are facing four waves of price increases that will lead the economy into recession

The European Commission warned Romania on Wednesday to eliminate price capping on gas. Otherwise, it risks facing potential legal action regarding this policy, which the EU Executive stated violates the…

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The Romanian leu takes a new blow. Euro continues to rise and breaks another historic record

The Romanian leu takes a new blow. Euro continues to rise and breaks another historic record

The depreciation of the Romanian leu against the European currency continues. The Euro increased on Wednesday, breaking a new record, and is approaching 5.1 lei. The National Bank of Romania…

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The first shock wave in the economy after the election results: Stock market plunges, Romania's borrowing costs rise

The first shock wave in the economy after the election results: Stock market plunges, Romania's borrowing costs rise

The significant lead of the sovereigntist candidate George Simion in the first round of the presidential elections is causing the first negative consequences for Romania in the financial markets. Final…

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Why Italy is building the world's longest suspension bridge in an earthquake-prone area

Why Italy is building the world's longest suspension bridge in an earthquake-prone area

This year will mark the beginning of the construction of the world’s longest suspension bridge, according to the government in Rome. It will be an unparalleled challenge that the Italian…

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China has a list of American products that will be exempt from the 125% taxes

China has a list of American products that will be exempt from the 125% taxes

China has drawn up a list of American products that will be exempt from the 125% tariffs and has notified companies about this move, at a time when Beijing aims…

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When China lashes out at Trump, the Chinese czar of the economy speaks: Who is He Lifeng

When China lashes out at Trump, the Chinese czar of the economy speaks: Who is He Lifeng

Vice Premier He Lifeng has long been a confidant of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Initially, he disappointed foreign investors, but later gained trust and experience, and is now the man…

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The britons' confidence in the economy has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded

The britons' confidence in the economy has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded

British confidence in the economy’s outlook for the next 12 months has reached its lowest level ever recorded, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos MORI and published on Sunday.…

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Trump unintentionally triggers a new era of free trade in Europe

Trump unintentionally triggers a new era of free trade in Europe

Even the most protectionist countries in the EU realize they need new trading partners, as their traditional ally becomes unpredictable. It seems that Donald Trump could be the best thing…

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China threatens countries that want to conclude agreements with the US

China threatens countries that want to conclude agreements with the US

China warns countries not to enter into trade agreements with the United States that may affect its interests and threatens resolute and reciprocal countermeasures. China’s warning comes amid escalating trade…

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Appearing out of nowhere and now everywhere: Dubai Chocolate has conquered the world, but leaves us without pistachios

Appearing out of nowhere and now everywhere: Dubai Chocolate has conquered the world, but leaves us without pistachios

The Dubai chocolate trend has conquered the West as well. On social media, internet users film themselves greedily devouring bars of chocolate with pistachio cream. However, with demand skyrocketing, the…

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IMF revises its forecasts due to Trump: When giants clash, small countries are also caught in the currents

IMF revises its forecasts due to Trump: When giants clash, small countries are also caught in the currents

The escalation of trade tensions and significant changes in the global trading system will trigger a worsening of the economic forecasts of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but nevertheless, a…

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Romania is heading towards a new curve of sacrifice. "We have not learned anything from past mistakes"

Romania is heading towards a new curve of sacrifice. "We have not learned anything from past mistakes"

The authorities have not learned the lessons of the 2009-2010 crisis or from the agreements with the IMF that brought budgetary balance through austerity measures. Now, Romania is once again…

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Romania has once again become the country with the highest inflation in the EU

Romania has once again become the country with the highest inflation in the EU

The annual inflation rate in the European Union continued to decrease in March, reaching 2.5% from a level of 2.7% in February, but Romania has become the country with the…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Sorin Grindeanu vrea să ajungă premier, dar taie toate punțile de colaborare cu PNL și USR  printr-o campanie ce amintește de perioada Adrian Năstase
Grindeanu, the giraffe, and the eyebrows. Traumas of a PSD leader from the time of Dragnea
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
Bolojan must go! Really?
Emilian Isailă
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
Pe hârtie, în cazul alegerilor anticipate, Sorin Grindeanu și George Simion pot forma o nouă majoritate parlamentară, dar și-n 2024, Marcel Ciolacu credea că ajunge sigur în finala prezidențială
Don’t believe too much in polls. Reality is more complicated
Emilian Isailă
Studioul 4, TVR, 22 decembrie 1989. Poetul Mircea Dinescu și actorul Ion Caramitru, înconjurați de revoluționari, anunță căderea dictaturii Ceaușescu
How the Kremlin conquered the symbol of Free Romania and why no one seems to be bothered
Emilian Isailă
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Gabriela Pleș
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Gabriela Pleș
POLITICS
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Sebastian Stan Rejects “MAGA” Label for “Fjord”: “When Did One Camp Get All the Answers?”
Sebastian Stan Rejects “MAGA” Label for “Fjord”: “When Did One Camp Get All the Answers?”
OpenAI Says Its AI Has Solved a Mathematical Problem That Stumped Humans for Nearly a Century
OpenAI Says Its AI Has Solved a Mathematical Problem That Stumped Humans for Nearly a Century
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
27-Year-Old Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns AI Could Kill Us All by 2030
27-Year-Old Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns AI Could Kill Us All by 2030
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
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