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European countries with the cleanest waters for swimming: how does Romania fare on beaches and lakes?

European countries with the cleanest waters for swimming: how does Romania fare on beaches and lakes?

Almost all bathing areas monitored in Europe meet the quality and safety standards imposed by the European Union, as shown by the latest data on the state of waters for…

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When you're swimming in money: A $4,400 Louis Vuitton lifebuoy is making waves online (Video)

When you're swimming in money: A $4,400 Louis Vuitton lifebuoy is making waves online (Video)

A $4,400 Louis Vuitton buoy has gone viral after rapper Rick Ross was filmed floating on it in a pool. In other words, an extravagant accessory that costs as much…

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Wizz Air to introduce Starlink internet across its entire fleet

Wizz Air to introduce Starlink internet across its entire fleet

Wizz Air passengers will be able to browse the internet during flights using the Starlink satellite network. The airline announces that it will introduce the service across its entire fleet…

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Otopeni Airport has the highest flight cancellation rate among major European airports

Otopeni Airport has the highest flight cancellation rate among major European airports

The number of canceled flights at airports in Romania has significantly increased in the first months of this year, due to the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. The most…

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How Japan turned its obsession with cats into a nearly $19 billion industry

How Japan turned its obsession with cats into a nearly $19 billion industry

Cats have come to influence almost every corner of Japanese society – from literature and tourism to economy and cultural symbols. In Japan, there are more cats than dogs as…

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The Greek island being sold for the price of an apartment. Once seen as a “jewel” for investors

The Greek island being sold for the price of an apartment. Once seen as a “jewel” for investors

An island in Greece, once promoted a few years ago as an exclusive destination for luxury hotels and private villas, is now being put up for auction at the price…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Judecătoarea CCR Mihaela Ciochină, numită de Klaus Iohannis, percepută ca având viziuni liberale, a înclinat balanța în favoarea PSD în mai multe spețe ajunse la Curtea Constituțională
At the Constitutional Court, the new USL has been formed. One billion euros from Romania’s citizens for magistrates
Emilian Isailă
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
Președintele Nicușor Dan și Luca Niculescu, premierul desemnat, caută consensul atât de drag lui Ion Iliescu în anii '90
Luca Niculescu seeks the consensus promoted by Nicușor Dan, while Sorin Grindeanu aims for as many ministries as possible. Negotiations have begun!
Emilian Isailă
Sorin Grindeanu a condus la negocierile cu Nicușor Dan, de la Palatul Cotroceni, o delegație din care a lipsit Claudiu Manda, semn că relațiile din partid sunt tensionate
Grindeanu got scammed again!
Emilian Isailă
Ilie Bolojan a fost demis ca urmare a unei operațiuni politice inițiate de asociații familiei Trump, care au interese de afaceri România
What lies behind the dismissal of the Bolojan Government and why the crisis will not end even after the installation of a new prime minister
Emilian Isailă
Iran reveals a vulnerability of the USA that could be disastrous in a confrontation with China
Iran reveals a vulnerability of the USA that could be disastrous in a confrontation with China
Romania Meets All Conditions for Early Elections. The Decision Now Rests With Nicușor Dan
Romania Meets All Conditions for Early Elections. The Decision Now Rests With Nicușor Dan
Trump made a big bet on AI. If he’s wrong, the consequences could be catastrophic
Trump made a big bet on AI. If he’s wrong, the consequences could be catastrophic
A statement by the president is like an equation with too many unknowns
A statement by the president is like an equation with too many unknowns
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Electricity bills could rise by 20-22% this winter. What’s happening with gas and fuel prices?
Electricity bills could rise by 20-22% this winter. What’s happening with gas and fuel prices?
Taxes send orders for cheap parcels from China plunging. Deliveries and state revenues fall 72%
Taxes send orders for cheap parcels from China plunging. Deliveries and state revenues fall 72%
Global oil reserves are nearly depleted. The industry warns of the risk of further price hikes
Global oil reserves are nearly depleted. The industry warns of the risk of further price hikes
Irina Olteanu
The new high-voltage power line between Romania and Moldova will bear the name of Trump. The USA is granting 130 million dollars
The new high-voltage power line between Romania and Moldova will bear the name of Trump. The USA is granting 130 million dollars
Moody’s, warning for Romania ahead of S&P verdict: „Significant” likelihood of snap elections, decreasing chances of budget adoption
Moody’s, warning for Romania ahead of S&P verdict: „Significant” likelihood of snap elections, decreasing chances of budget adoption
US report on Romania’s business environment: High taxes, frequently changing laws and bureaucracy create hurdles for investors
US report on Romania’s business environment: High taxes, frequently changing laws and bureaucracy create hurdles for investors
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
The parties’ reactions after the appointment of Luca Niculescu. Who supports him and who says they will not give him any vote
The parties’ reactions after the appointment of Luca Niculescu. Who supports him and who says they will not give him any vote
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Luca Niculescu: The first mission will be building a majority. I cannot promise miracles (Video)
Luca Niculescu: The first mission will be building a majority. I cannot promise miracles (Video)
Who is Luca Niculescu, appointed prime minister by Nicușor Dan: from journalism and diplomacy to coordinating the accession to the OECD
Who is Luca Niculescu, appointed prime minister by Nicușor Dan: from journalism and diplomacy to coordinating the accession to the OECD
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Nicușor Dan appointed Luca Niculescu as prime minister: He is the person most likely to gather a majority (Video)
Nicușor Dan appointed Luca Niculescu as prime minister: He is the person most likely to gather a majority (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Traian Băsescu says Romania could have been close to early elections by now: “Too much time has been lost”
Traian Băsescu says Romania could have been close to early elections by now: “Too much time has been lost”
Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”
Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”
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