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Siemens is building a green factory based on AI in Sibiu

Siemens is building a green factory based on AI in Sibiu

A new Siemens factory, digitalized, based on artificial intelligence, and carbon-neutral, will be built in Sibiu by 2028. The factory will mainly produce various types of switches and electronic circuit…

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Citigroup warns Romania: Political uncertainty increases the risk of fiscal slippage

Citigroup warns Romania: Political uncertainty increases the risk of fiscal slippage

Political uncertainties increase the likelihood of fiscal slippages, with a budget deficit exceeding the announced target, and put pressure on Romania’s local currency bonds, warn Citigroup analysts. The domestic government…

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Tim Cook steps down after 15 years at Apple: who will be the next CEO?

Tim Cook steps down after 15 years at Apple: who will be the next CEO?

Tim Cook will step down as Apple’s CEO at the beginning of September, after over a decade and a half at the helm of the American giant. The change marks…

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Dăianu warns after PSD exits government: We’re not Greece, but the crisis must be resolved quickly

Dăianu warns after PSD exits government: We’re not Greece, but the crisis must be resolved quickly

The exit of the PSD from the government risks seriously complicating Romania’s economic and political situation, but it is not a total surprise, says the President of the Fiscal Council,…

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Iran war adds $100 to long-haul flight costs from Europe

Iran war adds $100 to long-haul flight costs from Europe

The war in Iran and tensions in the global oil market are starting to be felt directly in passengers’ pockets. The cost of long-distance flights from Europe is increasing by…

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IEA chief warns of “biggest crisis in history,” says recovery could take two years

IEA chief warns of “biggest crisis in history,” says recovery could take two years

The USA-Israel war against Iran is generating the most severe energy crisis in world history, stated the head of the International Energy Agency, an institution that advises 32 countries on…

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Isărescu: Financial stability is like health - you only realize its value when you lose it. Criticism of bankers’ “jargon”

Isărescu: Financial stability is like health - you only realize its value when you lose it. Criticism of bankers’ “jargon”

BNR Governor, Mugur Isărescu, warns that financial stability is essential, even if the public seems to have „grown tired” of this repeated message. Isărescu emphasized, at the opening of the…

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Bloomberg: Political tensions threaten Romania’s financing and credit rating

Bloomberg: Political tensions threaten Romania’s financing and credit rating

Romania faces a negative reaction from investors and rating agencies due to the new political tensions in Bucharest. An analysis by Bloomberg shows that political instability comes at a critical…

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Romania secures €2 billion in US funding for energy and infrastructure. Nazare’s message to investors

Romania secures €2 billion in US funding for energy and infrastructure. Nazare’s message to investors

Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare, announces that the official visit to the United States, which lasted nearly a week, concludes with „concrete results,” including financing of approximately 2 billion euros…

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Petrotrans SA: A “ghost” company draining state funds despite being inactive since 2005

Petrotrans SA: A “ghost” company draining state funds despite being inactive since 2005

Vice Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu argues that the Romanian state continues to pay for a destroyed infrastructure and a company that, in reality, has not existed for almost 20 years.…

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IMF warns EU not to offset the energy price spike too much

IMF warns EU not to offset the energy price spike too much

European governments should not overly protect companies and consumers from higher energy prices, as this distorts the price signal that should lead to reduced consumption and could become very costly…

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European Commission launches state aid investigation into Cernavodă Unit 1 modernization project

European Commission launches state aid investigation into Cernavodă Unit 1 modernization project

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to analyze whether the financial support that Romania is preparing for the refurbishment and extension of the lifespan of reactor 1 at…

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Why Romania can’t adopt the euro yet: BNR explains the gap with Bulgaria

Why Romania can’t adopt the euro yet: BNR explains the gap with Bulgaria

Romania cannot adopt the euro without budget discipline and low inflation, and the current issues are more related to internal economic policy errors rather than the fact that we are…

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The new carbon tax caps Kiev's steel exports. Ukrainians have a proposal

The new carbon tax caps Kiev's steel exports. Ukrainians have a proposal

Steel represents one of Ukraine’s main sources of export revenue, but it is affected by the carbon tariffs imposed by Europe. Ukrainian steel producers say that the new carbon tax…

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War in Iran pushes the world toward recession: IMF and major funds issue stark warnings

War in Iran pushes the world toward recession: IMF and major funds issue stark warnings

The escalation of the war in Iran risks plunging the global economy into a recession, warns the International Monetary Fund. Moreover, major players in financial markets say that a critical…

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Major airlines warn of fuel crisis, call for EU action; Brussels says no kerosene shortage

Major airlines warn of fuel crisis, call for EU action; Brussels says no kerosene shortage

Major European airlines urge the European Union to urgently intervene to manage the effects of the war in Iran, warning of the risk of a jet fuel crisis for planes.…

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Russia’s Oil Revenues Jump Sharply Amid Iran War Disruptions

Russia’s Oil Revenues Jump Sharply Amid Iran War Disruptions

The war in Iran has led to a significant increase in Russia’s revenues from oil exports, amid the global rise in oil prices and the redirection of demand to other…

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Bank of America becomes the top dealer for Romania’s external debt, US banks dominate rankings

Bank of America becomes the top dealer for Romania’s external debt, US banks dominate rankings

Romania has become, in recent years, an increasingly important client for major international investment banks, against the backdrop of high deficits and rising public debt. In this context, American financial…

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Umbrărescu takes over ArcelorMittal Hunedoara in €12.5m deal

Umbrărescu takes over ArcelorMittal Hunedoara in €12.5m deal

The Competition Council has authorized the transaction through which UMB Steel, a company controlled by businessman Dorinel Umbrărescu, acquires the assets of the ArcelorMittal Hunedoara plant. The institution concluded that…

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Bolojan: 90% of energy projects are speculative, government to change the rules

Bolojan: 90% of energy projects are speculative, government to change the rules

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, alongside Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan, presented on Wednesday the main directions of reform in the energy sector during a press conference focused on investments and price…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
În mandatul lui Klaus Iohannis, Lia Savonea a dezvoltat un mecanism de închidere a dosarelor de corupție pe baza prescrierii faptelor
Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?
Emilian Isailă
What the documents declassified by Trump say – and don’t say – about alleged election fraud
What the documents declassified by Trump say – and don’t say – about alleged election fraud
Gabriela Pleș
CNN: Why Trump’s speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections
CNN: Why Trump’s speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections
George Simion, un lider politic cu interdicție de intrare în Republica Moldova și Ucraina, a făcut tot posibilul să piardă alegerile prezidențiale deși era favorit
Why AUR will not get 40% in the elections. Why won’t it even get 30?
Emilian Isailă
Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov – and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve
Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov – and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve
Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options – for Iran or the US
Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options – for Iran or the US
New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible
New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible
What happens to all of us when the great powers fight for supremacy
What happens to all of us when the great powers fight for supremacy
The Zombification of America and a New Beginning
The Zombification of America and a New Beginning
Petrolierul ALATAU din flota fantomă a Rusiei se află la Midia-Năvodari, fiind o țintă activă pentru Ucraina în timp ce în Marea Neagră, forțele Kievului desfășoară o adevărată vânătoare cu drone de nave ale Kremlinului
Exclusive Authorities have not learned anything from the drone incident in Constanța. Tankers from Russia’s phantom fleet continue to transfer oil and fuels to Romania
Emilian Isailă
POLITICS
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Ilie Bolojan, România
Bolojan has broken the record: He has the longest-serving interim government since the Revolution
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? „The answer is not with me, it’s with the parties”
When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? „The answer is not with me, it’s with the parties”
Nicușor Dan defends Grindeanu’s PNRR ultimatum: „It’s a form of negotiation”
Nicușor Dan defends Grindeanu’s PNRR ultimatum: „It’s a form of negotiation”
Zelensky backs a technocratic prime minister. What ties does Serhii Koretsky have to Romania?
Zelensky backs a technocratic prime minister. What ties does Serhii Koretsky have to Romania?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
The manual gearbox is on its way out. But for gearshift fans, automatic transmission cars lack „soul”
The manual gearbox is on its way out. But for gearshift fans, automatic transmission cars lack „soul”
Romania’s car production risks falling below 500,000 vehicles for the first time since 2022
Romania’s car production risks falling below 500,000 vehicles for the first time since 2022
Volkswagen to Cut Up to Half Its Models as Chinese Rivals Take the Lead
Volkswagen to Cut Up to Half Its Models as Chinese Rivals Take the Lead
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Bonnie Tyler dies at 75. The unmistakable voice of „Total Eclipse of the Heart” falls silent in Portugal
Bonnie Tyler dies at 75. The unmistakable voice of „Total Eclipse of the Heart” falls silent in Portugal
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
People who will thrive in the era of artificial intelligence
People who will thrive in the era of artificial intelligence
The US auto market could shrink significantly
The US auto market could shrink significantly
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