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What the new Orient Express looks like: Rome-Istanbul luxury train with stops in Romania (Photo Gallery)

What the new Orient Express looks like: Rome-Istanbul luxury train with stops in Romania (Photo Gallery)

More than 140 years after the Orient Express became synonymous with luxury and adventure of yesteryear, a new Rome–Istanbul route will be launched in 2026, promising five days and four…

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Ryanair is not afraid of a kerosene crisis, but warns that ticket prices could increase

Ryanair is not afraid of a kerosene crisis, but warns that ticket prices could increase

Tourists are waiting longer to book tickets, and those who buy flights later this year may face higher prices, warns Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers. Neil Sorahan, Ryanair’s chief…

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The Golden Helmet of Coțofenești returns to Romania, set for limited exhibition at the National History Museum

The Golden Helmet of Coțofenești returns to Romania, set for limited exhibition at the National History Museum

The helmet from Coțofenești and two Dacian bracelets, recovered 14 months after being stolen from a museum in the Netherlands, are returning to the country today. The pieces will be…

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Nicușor Dan explains TV-free home, absence from Mircea Lucescu’s funeral and plans regarding official residence move

Nicușor Dan explains TV-free home, absence from Mircea Lucescu’s funeral and plans regarding official residence move

President Nicușor Dan explained that he does not have a television at home for reasons related to his children’s education, stating that they have limited access to screens and only…

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First look: Sleeping pods in economy class. Snoring allowed, but no eating or sharing

First look: Sleeping pods in economy class. Snoring allowed, but no eating or sharing

For passengers in the economy class, marathon flights of over 15–17 hours could become easier to bear with the emergence of a real alternative to restless sleep in a seat.…

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Japanese Ambassador Promotes Pleșcoi Sausages and Mud Volcanoes: “My Shoe Was Swallowed” (Video)

Japanese Ambassador Promotes Pleșcoi Sausages and Mud Volcanoes: “My Shoe Was Swallowed” (Video)

The Ambassador of Japan to Romania, Takashi Katae, recounts through a video clip a funny moment when his shoe got swallowed by mud after a visit to Muddy Volcanoes, as…

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Wealthy Gulf Residents Pay $350,000 for Emergency Flights to Europe

Wealthy Gulf Residents Pay $350,000 for Emergency Flights to Europe

Against the backdrop of Iranian attacks on Gulf cities, Riyadh has become the main evacuation route for the very wealthy and executives stranded in the region. With most airports closed…

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Europe’s Priciest and Cheapest Destinations for Eating Out and Staying Overnight

Europe’s Priciest and Cheapest Destinations for Eating Out and Staying Overnight

Switzerland is the most expensive country for restaurants and hotels among 37 European countries, according to the latest Eurostat data. North Macedonia is the cheapest destination, with prices 50% below…

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The most powerful passports in 2026: where does Romania rank globally

The most powerful passports in 2026: where does Romania rank globally

The „strongest” passports in the world in 2026 come from Asia, according to the most recent ranking by the Henley Passport Index. Leading the list are Singapore, Japan, and South…

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The surprising recommendation of tourism experts for 2026: A small European country with 1,500 islands

The surprising recommendation of tourism experts for 2026: A small European country with 1,500 islands

A small European country made up of over 1,500 islands is the unexpected recommendation of tourism experts for the year 2026. The country rich in natural beauty is not overrun…

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The City That Becomes Four Times More Expensive Starting in 2026

The City That Becomes Four Times More Expensive Starting in 2026

The tourist tax paid by visitors to Brașov and Poiana Brașov resort will increase fourfold in 2026. The decision was made by the Brașov Local Council, which established the new…

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What Romanians searched for on Google in 2025 - Nicușor Dan vs. George Simion, Labubu, Cerin diet and lamb drob

What Romanians searched for on Google in 2025 - Nicușor Dan vs. George Simion, Labubu, Cerin diet and lamb drob

Nicușor Dan, George Simion, Labubu toy, the movie „Nosferatu,” the recipe for lamb drob, the Cerin diet, and „What does the ballot look like” are among the top searches on…

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The secret of the fish soup, learned from a fisherman in the Danube Delta. Report from Sulina

The secret of the fish soup, learned from a fisherman in the Danube Delta. Report from Sulina

It’s autumn, and Sulina is slowly sinking into silence. The tourists have left, they will only return next spring, when they will be able to once again admire nature in…

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Czech President Goes Incognito on Motorcycle Tour Across Romania (Photo)

Czech President Goes Incognito on Motorcycle Tour Across Romania (Photo)

Czech President Petr Pavel spent a few days on vacation in Romania, choosing to explore the country incognito on a motorcycle, alongside a small group of friends. Setting aside official…

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Two roads in Romania, included among the most spectacular roads in Europe

Two roads in Romania, included among the most spectacular roads in Europe

Japanese constructor Honda has launched an interactive map of the „best European roads,” intended for owners of the Civic Type R sports model, to mark 30 years since its debut…

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How to Find Lost Items: 6 Effective Methods

How to Find Lost Items: 6 Effective Methods

The last thing you need is to misplace an item, especially when you’re in a hurry and it’s very valuable. But if you know how to search methodically, you have…

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Labubu, the ugly doll turned global obsession, has made its creator ultra-rich. It has surpassed Barbie and Hello Kitty

Labubu, the ugly doll turned global obsession, has made its creator ultra-rich. It has surpassed Barbie and Hello Kitty

The Labubu dolls, with their quirky smiles and cute yet somewhat ugly appearance, have become a global phenomenon, turning the Chinese company Pop Mart into a giant in the toy…

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Untold 2025 starts on a national day of mourning: the festival will not be affected

Untold 2025 starts on a national day of mourning: the festival will not be affected

Cluj-Napoca is getting ready to host, starting Thursday, August 7, the tenth edition of the Untold festival, one of the largest music events in Europe. The festival’s opening takes place…

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Romania, promoted for free in Qatar with commercials signed by Charlie Ottley (Video)

Romania, promoted for free in Qatar with commercials signed by Charlie Ottley (Video)

The Ministry of Tourism is conducting, between July 21-27, 2025, a campaign to promote Romania in the capital of Qatar, Doha. The campaign benefits from free exposure, provided by Dooha…

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The new capitals of luxury. The cities where the super-rich of the world feel best

The new capitals of luxury. The cities where the super-rich of the world feel best

What does „living well” mean for the wealthiest people in the world? The answer changes from year to year – and it’s no longer just about expensive watches or spectacular…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
RISE Project: The political altar – how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer
RISE Project: The political altar – how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer
Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan
Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan
Bogdana Boga
Sebastian Ghiță și George Simion s-au întâlnit în urmă cu 10 ani, înainte cu puțin timp de fuga primului din țară, pentru a lansa împreună o mișcare politică
After George Simion, another creation of the SRI was recruited by the Kremlin. Sebastian Ghiță was also given the mission to compromise Maia Sandu
Emilian Isailă
Când a pornit tăvălugul distrugerii coaliției de guvernare, ultimul gând al lui Sorin Grindeanu a fost că va ajunge în situația nedorită de a deveni din nou prim-ministru
Sorin Grindeanu, prime minister by force?
Emilian Isailă
The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions
The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions
Palatul Cotroceni, consultări politice, 18 mai 2025. Președintele Nicușor Dan dă mâna cu Ilie Bolojan, premierul interimar și liderul PNL. Amândoi zâmbesc enigmatic, fără urmă de ostilitate, orice ar însemna acest lucru
The revolution starts with a technocrat
Emilian Isailă
Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?
Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?
Un conflict intern între valori și așteptări produce un blocaj al președintelui Nicușor Dan, cu efecte negative pentru politica României
A Romanian tragedy. Tensions between a conservative president and his liberal electorate
Emilian Isailă
Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?
Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?
Gabriela Pleș
Nicușor Dan, Ilie Bolojan, România
Bolojan and Nicușor Dan need to sit down at the table and discuss. Otherwise, the reformist camp risks self-destruction – Video interview
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Ilie Bolojan revisits the Doicești reactors controversy: “The project has issues that we cannot deny”
Ilie Bolojan revisits the Doicești reactors controversy: “The project has issues that we cannot deny”
ANAF tests “robot” assistants at service counters. Taxpayers could interact with digital terminals similar to those in airports
ANAF tests “robot” assistants at service counters. Taxpayers could interact with digital terminals similar to those in airports
ANRE takes over Bolojan’s plan against the “smart guys” in energy: What changes for speculative projects
ANRE takes over Bolojan’s plan against the “smart guys” in energy: What changes for speculative projects
Green light for the Brașov-Făgăraș highway: The project includes 49 bridges and wildlife crossings
Green light for the Brașov-Făgăraș highway: The project includes 49 bridges and wildlife crossings
Energy expert explains why Bolojan is right in the Doicești scandal: We will all pay for the costs of the SMR plant
Energy expert explains why Bolojan is right in the Doicești scandal: We will all pay for the costs of the SMR plant
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Temporary agreement between the EU and the US to avoid new tariffs
Temporary agreement between the EU and the US to avoid new tariffs
POLITICS
4 out of 10 Romanians believe that snap elections would be the best solution to the crisis – INSCOP
4 out of 10 Romanians believe that snap elections would be the best solution to the crisis – INSCOP
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Bolojan is not an obstacle.” The prime minister accuses PSD of wanting PNL to become a “vassal party”
“Bolojan is not an obstacle.” The prime minister accuses PSD of wanting PNL to become a “vassal party”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Bolojan: Unaffiliated MPs “could carry more weight than UDMR” in forming the government
Bolojan: Unaffiliated MPs “could carry more weight than UDMR” in forming the government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Nicușor Dan, România
Consultations on the next prime minister begin. The deadlock is almost mathematical. What options does Nicușor Dan have?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
More than half of Romanians want early elections. AUR leads voting intentions, followed by PSD and PNL – CURS survey
More than half of Romanians want early elections. AUR leads voting intentions, followed by PSD and PNL – CURS survey
PNRR
EU Gives Positive Assessment to Romania’s Fourth NRRP Payment Request
Bogdana Boga
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