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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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Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran

Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran

Global oil prices have dropped sharply, and stock markets have risen after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.…

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First diesel price cut after excise duty reduction - but recent hikes have already wiped out the gains

First diesel price cut after excise duty reduction - but recent hikes have already wiped out the gains

Diesel fuel has decreased in gas stations by up to 36 bani per liter, following the entry into force of the emergency ordinance by which the Government reduces the excise…

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Fuel prices won’t drop significantly, says Ionuț Dumitru: ‘It’s an illusion we can return to pre-pandemic levels’

Fuel prices won’t drop significantly, says Ionuț Dumitru: ‘It’s an illusion we can return to pre-pandemic levels’

Fuel prices will not return to previous levels, even if the state intervenes, warns the honorary advisor to the prime minister, Ionuț Dumitru. According to him, the measures taken by…

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PNRR in trouble: major cultural projects stalled or at risk, from Huniade Castle to the Historical Gallery of Transylvania

PNRR in trouble: major cultural projects stalled or at risk, from Huniade Castle to the Historical Gallery of Transylvania

Huniade Castle in Timișoara and the Historical Gallery of Transylvania in Cluj-Napoca are among the major cultural projects financed through the PNRR that are either stalled or at risk of…

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European commissioner warns of prolonged crisis, considers diesel and jet fuel rationing

European commissioner warns of prolonged crisis, considers diesel and jet fuel rationing

The European Union is preparing for a prolonged energy shock amid the conflict in the Middle East. Brussels is considering „all options,” including rationalizing fuels and using strategic reserves, according…

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Diesel prices cut by 50 bani temporarily, with costs shared between the state and oil companies

Diesel prices cut by 50 bani temporarily, with costs shared between the state and oil companies

The government and oil companies have reached an agreement for a 50 bani reduction per liter of fuel, in an attempt to stop the wave of price increases in recent…

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Strait of Hormuz crisis: Europeans urged to work from home, drive slower, and cut energy use

Strait of Hormuz crisis: Europeans urged to work from home, drive slower, and cut energy use

The European Commission is urging citizens to reduce fuel consumption amid an energy crisis that could last for years. Recommended measures include working from home, reducing travel, and limiting flights.…

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Romania to sign EU-Mercosur agreement as Government overrides Agriculture Ministry’s objections

Romania to sign EU-Mercosur agreement as Government overrides Agriculture Ministry’s objections

The government approved on Tuesday the memorandum through which Romania will sign the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, despite a negative opinion from the Ministry of Agriculture. The decision allows the signing…

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Government allocates 258 million lei from Guarantee Fund to cover overdue wages at strategic companies; over 4,500 workers to be paid

Government allocates 258 million lei from Guarantee Fund to cover overdue wages at strategic companies; over 4,500 workers to be paid

The government decided on Tuesday, in an extraordinary meeting, that the outstanding salaries of employees from several major industrial companies should be paid by Easter from the Guarantee Fund, with…

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Government extends cap on margins for basic food products. List of targeted items

Government extends cap on margins for basic food products. List of targeted items

The government has decided to extend the capping of the commercial margin for basic food products until June 30, 2026. The decision comes in the context of price pressures and…

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Building material prices jump up to 35% in just three weeks. Erbașu: We face serious workforce shortages

Building material prices jump up to 35% in just three weeks. Erbașu: We face serious workforce shortages

Rapid price increases and the acute lack of qualified workers are putting increasing pressure on the construction sector, at a time when Romania needs massive investments in infrastructure. Cristian Erbașu,…

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Fuel won’t be rationed: Government prepares alternative price measures

Fuel won’t be rationed: Government prepares alternative price measures

The Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan, stated that Romania is not currently considering fuel consumption rationalization measures, in the context of the European call for reducing the use of oil…

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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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