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Romania's economy grew by less than 1% in 2024. The worst result in 12 years, except for the pandemic

Romania's economy grew by less than 1% in 2024. The worst result in 12 years, except for the pandemic

Romania’s economy grew by only 0.9% last year, and in the last quarter of 2024, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.7% compared to the same quarter in 2023…

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Trump's trade war could have a clear winner: the United Kingdom

Trump's trade war could have a clear winner: the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom could be one of the big winners of the trade war unleashed by Donald Trump, as the tariffs imposed by the US on other major economies redirect…

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The taxes imposed by China have come into effect. Beijing is investigating Google

The taxes imposed by China have come into effect. Beijing is investigating Google

The new customs duties imposed by the United States on China have come into effect, although Donald Trump has suspended those targeting Mexico and Canada. Thus, an additional 10% tax…

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Trump's tariffs have led the euro to its lowest value in the past two years

Trump's tariffs have led the euro to its lowest value in the past two years

The US dollar appreciated strongly on Monday, pushing other currencies to their lowest values in years after the widespread tariffs announced by American President Donald Trump triggered a trade war,…

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Minister of Finance: Romania has already left behind 7 EU countries and we are on the rise, very close to Estonia (Video)

Minister of Finance: Romania has already left behind 7 EU countries and we are on the rise, very close to Estonia (Video)

Minister of Finance, Tanczos Barna, argues that Romania is a country in full economic development and can rely on a solid economic growth. He emphasizes that Romania has already surpassed…

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Minister of Finance explains why there is no need for tax increases in 2025

Minister of Finance explains why there is no need for tax increases in 2025

The budget project for 2025 foresees an increase in revenues of 50 billion lei compared to 2024, a sum that allows for compliance with the 7% GDP deficit, announced Romanian…

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Trump warns companies worldwide of high tariffs if they do not produce in the USA

Trump warns companies worldwide of high tariffs if they do not produce in the USA

American President Donald Trump declared on Thursday, via video conference at the World Economic Forum in Davos, that businesses worldwide will have to pay a tariff if they do not…

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Retirement bonus of 100,000 euros from the state. Who is the lucky beneficiary and how did we get here

Retirement bonus of 100,000 euros from the state. Who is the lucky beneficiary and how did we get here

In the context of drastic budget cuts in Romania, we learn about a record obtained by a state employee, who received a retirement bonus of 100,000 euros! This concerns a…

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Melania Trump has launched the cryptocurrency $MELANIA

Melania Trump has launched the cryptocurrency $MELANIA

Melania Trump launched a cryptocurrency ahead of her husband, Donald Trump’s inauguration as the President of the United States, as reported by BBC. Her announcement comes a day after President-elect…

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The World Bank worsens forecasts regarding the evolution of Romania's economy

The World Bank worsens forecasts regarding the evolution of Romania's economy

The Romanian economy is expected to grow by 2.1% this year, compared to a level of 3.8% forecasted in June 2024, according to the most recent report on „Global Economic…

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Economist, about Romania's increasing external debt: The prosperity proclaimed by politicians was artificially induced with financial infusions from loans

Economist, about Romania's increasing external debt: The prosperity proclaimed by politicians was artificially induced with financial infusions from loans

Economist Adrian Negrescu believes that the issue regarding Romania’s increasing external debt is not the loans themselves, but rather the interest rates and, most importantly, how the money is used.…

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The annual inflation rate rose to 5.14% in December 2024. What has become more expensive the most

The annual inflation rate rose to 5.14% in December 2024. What has become more expensive the most

The annual inflation rate rose to 5.14% in December 2024, from 5.11% in November, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Food products recorded…

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A university professor issues an economic reprimand to David Popovici

A university professor issues an economic reprimand to David Popovici

Professor at the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Cristian Păun, criticizes David Popovici’s decision to buy a €150,000 Porsche Spyder. The economics specialist believes it is an extremely ill-advised decision,…

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European Central Bank will not reduce the reference interest rate anytime soon

European Central Bank will not reduce the reference interest rate anytime soon

The next interest rate cut by the European Central Bank is not likely to happen anytime soon, given the recent rebound in inflation, said Robert Holzmann, a member of the…

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The global economy, barely recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, will face a new set of risks in 2025

The global economy, barely recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, will face a new set of risks in 2025

The global economy has just begun to leave behind the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, but by 2025, it is set to face a new set of challenges, such as…

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Politico sounds the alarm: Economic apocalypse looming

Politico sounds the alarm: Economic apocalypse looming

Caught between stagnation, declining competitiveness, and Donald Trump, Europe faces an „existential challenge” and is running out of time. We are on the brink of an economic apocalypse and must…

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Stock market drops by nearly 3% following the announcement of PSD's withdrawal from the government

Stock market drops by nearly 3% following the announcement of PSD's withdrawal from the government

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) recorded nearly 3% declines on almost all indices in Thursday’s session, around 12:50, and reported transactions worth 2.63 billion lei (529.8 million euros). The main…

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A South Korean company will build its first self-propelled howitzer factory in Europe in Romania. The facility will also produce combat vehicles

A South Korean company will build its first self-propelled howitzer factory in Europe in Romania. The facility will also produce combat vehicles

The South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace will produce in Romania the 155mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) K9 Thunder and the associated ammunition resupply vehicle K10. The factory in our country will…

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Economist: Romania's rating downgrade pushes us into the arms of the IMF. I'm afraid the road to junk status is getting shorter

Economist: Romania's rating downgrade pushes us into the arms of the IMF. I'm afraid the road to junk status is getting shorter

Economist Adrian Negrescu warns that Romania’s downgrade in rating is pushing the country into the arms of the IMF, in an already very difficult economic context. He hopes that politicians…

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The reaction of the Ministry of Energy, following the announcement of the takeover of E.ON Romania by a state-owned company from Hungary

The reaction of the Ministry of Energy, following the announcement of the takeover of E.ON Romania by a state-owned company from Hungary

The Ministry of Energy reacted promptly to the announcement of the acquisition of E.ON Romania by the Hungarian state-owned company MVM. The institution led by Sebastian Burduja stated that it…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
Gabriela Pleș
Sorin Grindeanu, la scurt timp după votarea guvernului, s-a grăbit să anunțe public pentru a recepționa și judecătoarea Lia Savonea că vrea să plătească un miliard de euro de la buget pentru magistrați
Sorin Grindeanu prepares 1 billion euros for Lia Savonea, even though European judges say the payment can be postponed and staggered
Emilian Isailă
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
O reacție SRI la adresa unor critici făcute de Ludovic Orban într-o emisiune TVR a reaprins dezbaterea despre lipsa controlului civil asupra serviciilor secrete din România
For a quarter of a century, Ludovic Orban criticizes SRI. Finally, he received a response, one that reignites the debate about the crisis of the secret services
Emilian Isailă
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
În primăvara anului trecut, în plină campanie electorală, într-o dezbatere organizată de Antena 3 CNN, la o întrebare a unui reporter despre posibilitatea creșterii TVA, Nicușor Dan a făcut o promisiune scrisă în fața camerelor de luat vederi că, în situația în care va ajunge președinte, taxa pe valoarea adăugată nu se va modifica. Ceea ce nu s-a întâmplat.
The paper that turned Romania back to the Dragnea era
Emilian Isailă
Marian Neacșu, un fost condamnat penal, a fost numit ministru de Interne cu scopul de a crea o majoritate parlamentară pentru PSD
What will PSD do once back in power?
Emilian Isailă
POLITICS
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Irina Olteanu
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
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