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The wave of price increases is already being felt. The inflation rate surged in July to 7.8%. Prices that have increased the most

The wave of price increases is already being felt. The inflation rate surged in July to 7.8%. Prices that have increased the most

The annual inflation rate surged strongly in July to 7.84%. Compared to June, inflation jumped by 2.7%. The highest price increases over the past year were recorded in non-food goods…

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The United States will not impose customs duties on gold

The United States will not impose customs duties on gold

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that gold will not be subject to the new American customs duties, after an official document caused confusion last week and propelled the precious…

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The United States and China are extending their trade truce for another 90 days

The United States and China are extending their trade truce for another 90 days

President Donald Trump has extended the trade truce with China by another 90 days, during which negotiations will continue. Trump posted on his social platform Truth Social that he signed…

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ANAF loses the lawsuit against OMV Petrom. The state must pay over 435 million lei

ANAF loses the lawsuit against OMV Petrom. The state must pay over 435 million lei

The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) has definitively ruled that the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) must reimburse OMV Petrom the amount of 435.6 million lei, representing…

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Over 200 hotels in Romania have joined the European process against Booking.com

Over 200 hotels in Romania have joined the European process against Booking.com

110 hotel operators from Romania, representing over 200 hotels, have already joined the European collective process against the Booking.com platform, accused of price fixing and imposing abusive commissions. The hoteliers…

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European brands are resorting to an obscure customs clause to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by Trump

European brands are resorting to an obscure customs clause to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by Trump

Renowned European companies are analyzing the use of a little-known American customs clause called the „First Sale” rule to mitigate the effects of the new trade tariffs imposed by President…

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The translation of the text is: AI Stars, "hunted" like sports celebrities: Young people negotiating salaries of 250 million dollars

The translation of the text is: AI Stars, "hunted" like sports celebrities: Young people negotiating salaries of 250 million dollars

Artificial intelligence specialists approach the job market as if it were an NBA star, like LeBron James. They seek advice from their entourage and play hardball with those offering more…

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Economist: There are too few children in Germany, people should retire at the age of 69

Economist: There are too few children in Germany, people should retire at the age of 69

Germans should stay longer in the workforce to protect the pension system and support growth, economist Martin Werding stated, as reported by dpa on Saturday. Despite the unpopularity of requests…

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How China took electric cars, lithium batteries, and solar panels from America's hands

How China took electric cars, lithium batteries, and solar panels from America's hands

China dominates the global market for green technologies such as electric vehicles, batteries, and solar panels. And these technologies have something in common: they were all invented in the United…

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Blockage in the approval of American exports: Thousands of requests are left hanging due to bureaucratic chaos

Blockage in the approval of American exports: Thousands of requests are left hanging due to bureaucratic chaos

Tens of thousands of license requests for exports by American companies, including to China, are blocked due to dysfunctionality within the government agency responsible for approval. The Bureau of Industry…

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7 American Products Manufactured in Europe That Will Be Hit by Trump's Tariffs

7 American Products Manufactured in Europe That Will Be Hit by Trump's Tariffs

The tariffs imposed by Donald Trump aim to increase American production and promote a sense of „local for locals.” However, many American products are actually „Made in Europe.” The U.S.…

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Taken out of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, highways A7 and A8 have been saved

Taken out of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, highways A7 and A8 have been saved

The Minister of European Funds, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that the A7 and A8 highways will not be abandoned, despite no longer being included in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan…

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Trump desperately needed a deal with the EU. He got almost everything he wanted

Trump desperately needed a deal with the EU. He got almost everything he wanted

After endless discussions about trade, the Trump administration needed a significant victory. It seems they have just achieved one. For months, President Trump’s inclination to exaggerate the speed at which…

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The Romanian state is preparing subsidies of hundreds of millions of euros for geothermal energy

The Romanian state is preparing subsidies of hundreds of millions of euros for geothermal energy

The Romanian state is preparing a state aid scheme worth hundreds of millions of euros for geothermal energy production and transport projects for centralized heating or cooling, using funds from…

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US-EU tariffs: Merz welcomes the agreement, but the German industry trembles. Italy remains cautious, opposition in France criticizes the deal

US-EU tariffs: Merz welcomes the agreement, but the German industry trembles. Italy remains cautious, opposition in France criticizes the deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed on Sunday the trade agreement between the United States and the EU, which includes a 15% tariff on European exports, but the industry of the…

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EU's response to Trump's trade war: 93 billion euros on American products

EU's response to Trump's trade war: 93 billion euros on American products

EU leaders have approved a scheme to introduce customs duties worth 93 billion euros on American products. The scheme will be implemented starting from August 7, if negotiations with Donald…

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Romania narrowly avoids "junk" downgrade. S&P warning on inflation, public debt, and Bolojan's departure

Romania narrowly avoids "junk" downgrade. S&P warning on inflation, public debt, and Bolojan's departure

The financial rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has confirmed Romania’s sovereign rating at „BBB-/A-3” for both long-term and short-term debt, in both local and foreign currency. The maintained rating…

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Who are the experts recruited by the Government for the reform of state-owned companies: We do not manipulate anything

Who are the experts recruited by the Government for the reform of state-owned companies: We do not manipulate anything

Economist Iancu Guda clarifies who the experts co-opted by Deputy Prime Minister Dragoș Anastasiu are in an advisory council dedicated to the reform of state-owned companies and what the mission…

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

"They stole 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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Emilian Isailă, editor
How vulnerable is Romania? The enemy from within and how Russia has put us to sleep
Emilian Isailă
Vladimir Putin
Putin has raised the stakes of the conflict. Will NATO manage to deter him?
Emilian Isailă
The West shoots expensive missiles at Russia’s cardboard drones. The new type of war and the lesson learned by NATO from Ukraine
The West shoots expensive missiles at Russia’s cardboard drones. The new type of war and the lesson learned by NATO from Ukraine
Gabriela Pleș
Alexandru Bălan, SIS Moldova
The spy who shines the spotlight on AUR. New suspicions that party MPs have ties to Russia
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
An official urges us to sleep peacefully, just like Iohannis and Ciolacu, who claimed that Romania is a pillar of stability. Then the Russians came
Emilian Isailă
The digital war against Maia Sandu: How the „Lover Woman” and „Aunt with Flowers” tactics work
The digital war against Maia Sandu: How the „Lover Woman” and „Aunt with Flowers” tactics work
Teodor Baconschi, scriitor România
Teodor Baconschi: The more we detest the Russians, the more we fear them. A fatalism has been created that paralyzes Romania – Video Interview
Emilian Isailă
Ilie Bolojan, România
Bolojan has a plan, but he is increasingly alone. His support comes from elsewhere
Emilian Isailă
George Simion, AUR
George Simion promotes the Kremlin’s new campaign against Moldova
Emilian Isailă
Dan Tanasă, deputat AUR
The X-ray of a racist attack that AUR wants to turn into a conspiracy theory
Emilian Isailă
POLITICS
Taxpayer-Funded Gold Business Cards for MPs
Taxpayer-Funded Gold Business Cards for MPs
The 3 objectives that Nicușor Dan is convinced he has achieved in the first months of his term (Video)
The 3 objectives that Nicușor Dan is convinced he has achieved in the first months of his term (Video)
Bolojan talks about raising the retirement age. The government explains the statements of the prime minister, which have caused confusion
Bolojan talks about raising the retirement age. The government explains the statements of the prime minister, which have caused confusion
Bolojan: For every 3 lei we spend to function, one lei is borrowed
Bolojan: For every 3 lei we spend to function, one lei is borrowed
What does a 40% reduction in local public administration positions mean and which counties are expected to see the most cuts (Map)
What does a 40% reduction in local public administration positions mean and which counties are expected to see the most cuts (Map)
Irina Olteanu
Bolojan explained the reform of local public administration, which led to tensions in the Coalition: It doesn’t seem right to me to take money from citizens and put it into a black hole (Video)
Bolojan explained the reform of local public administration, which led to tensions in the Coalition: It doesn’t seem right to me to take money from citizens and put it into a black hole (Video)
Irina Olteanu
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Rabla 2025 starts on Monday. Car manufacturers criticize the program and ask for more money for electric cars
Rabla 2025 starts on Monday. Car manufacturers criticize the program and ask for more money for electric cars
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
A major company has laid off 4,000 employees. They have been replaced by the robots they themselves created
A major company has laid off 4,000 employees. They have been replaced by the robots they themselves created
Successful test for Starship. After a dark series of failures, Elon Musk’s mega-rocket marks a successful comeback (Photo & Video)
Successful test for Starship. After a dark series of failures, Elon Musk’s mega-rocket marks a successful comeback (Photo & Video)
A new generation of antibiotics against superbugs, created by AI. When will it be able to be used?
A new generation of antibiotics against superbugs, created by AI. When will it be able to be used?
Anca Petrache
Volkswagen launches monthly subscription that boosts engine power
Volkswagen launches monthly subscription that boosts engine power
Researchers have managed to read thoughts. However, the discovery raises ethical issues
Researchers have managed to read thoughts. However, the discovery raises ethical issues
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