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The latest information about movements in the media market, policies adopted by media trusts, which television stations have been fined by the CNA (National Audiovisual Council), which journalists have become news themselves and why.

Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan

Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan

The American photo agency Getty Images announced on Wednesday that it has filed for bankruptcy in a New York court. The agency is formalizing the restructuring plans announced over a…

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TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation

TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation

TikTok faces a fine of up to 6% of its global turnover, following the investigation opened by the European Commission after the presidential elections in Romania, in November 2024. The…

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How Facebook and Instagram are changing for teenagers: New restrictions explained

How Facebook and Instagram are changing for teenagers: New restrictions explained

Facebook and Instagram will operate under much stricter rules for teenagers in the United States. Meta has agreed to limit the time spent on the two platforms, block access during…

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Meta accused of making children addicted to Facebook and Instagram. What internal documents filed in court reveal

Meta accused of making children addicted to Facebook and Instagram. What internal documents filed in court reveal

Meta has been deliberately designed by Facebook and Instagram so that children and teenagers spend as much time there as possible, even though their own research showed that this could…

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Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says

Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that access to social networks for individuals under 16 will be banned. He stated that the measure aims to protect children from the harmful…

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Romanians believe they can spot fake news, but think others are easily manipulated, INSCOP survey finds

Romanians believe they can spot fake news, but think others are easily manipulated, INSCOP survey finds

More than half of Romanians are convinced they can differentiate between real and false information when news about security or war emerges. However, when assessing the population’s overall ability to…

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A Fresh Contender: eYou Social Enters the Social Media Arena Against Facebook and TikTok

A Fresh Contender: eYou Social Enters the Social Media Arena Against Facebook and TikTok

The European social media platform eYou, which verifies the truthfulness of posts in real time, has been officially launched for the public. eYou Social (eYou) aims to be a European…

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Romania faces weeks of political uncertainty. It may also face a country rating downgrade

Romania faces weeks of political uncertainty. It may also face a country rating downgrade

The fall of the Bolojan Government opens the way to a period of political uncertainty in Romania, foreign press reports on the adoption of the no-confidence motion in Parliament. The…

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What happens if you call Trump. A British journalist found out

What happens if you call Trump. A British journalist found out

Donald Trump uses three mobile phones. Sky News correspondent in Washington managed to get hold of one of the American president’s phone numbers and wanted to see what happens if…

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Realitatea Plus stays on air: Court of Appeal suspends CNA license withdrawal

Realitatea Plus stays on air: Court of Appeal suspends CNA license withdrawal

The Bucharest Court of Appeal decided on Wednesday to suspend the decision of the National Audiovisual Council (CNA) to revoke the broadcasting license of Realitatea Plus channel. The ruling allows…

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Reuters claims to have discovered who Banksy is. How did they find out, and is it worth publishing the information?

Reuters claims to have discovered who Banksy is. How did they find out, and is it worth publishing the information?

After decades of speculation, an extensive investigation conducted by Reuters claims to have uncovered the identity of the famous street artist Banksy. He is said to be Robin Gunningham, an…

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Romania’s Eurovision entry criticized in the British press. Lyrics said to promote a dangerous sexual practice

Romania’s Eurovision entry criticized in the British press. Lyrics said to promote a dangerous sexual practice

The song with which Romania is participating in Eurovision 2026, „Choke Me,” performed by Alexandra Căpitănescu, is being criticized in the British press after activists and experts have said that…

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Spain will monitor hate-fueled posts with AI and will rank toxic networks

Spain will monitor hate-fueled posts with AI and will rank toxic networks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unveiled a new government artificial intelligence tool that will classify social media sites based on the amount of hate speech they host. The aim…

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Romania picks its Eurovision 2026 representative: Alexandra Căpitănescu to perform “Choke Me” in Vienna

Romania picks its Eurovision 2026 representative: Alexandra Căpitănescu to perform “Choke Me” in Vienna

Romania will be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 by Alexandra Căpitănescu, who won the National Selection final with the rock song „Choke Me”. The international contest will take…

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Press freedom in Europe under constant pressure in 2025: 4 journalists killed, 148 imprisoned and hundreds of serious threat alerts

Press freedom in Europe under constant pressure in 2025: 4 journalists killed, 148 imprisoned and hundreds of serious threat alerts

The Council of Europe warns, in a new report from the Platform for the Promotion of Journalism Protection and Journalists’ Safety, that 2025 brought about an „increasingly hostile environment for…

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European Parliament blocks AI functions on official devices used by MEPs

European Parliament blocks AI functions on official devices used by MEPs

The European Parliament has decided to deactivate the integrated artificial intelligence functions on the service devices of Members of the European Parliament and their staff, citing risks related to data…

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Robert Duvall, legendary star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died

Robert Duvall, legendary star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died

American actor Robert Duvall, an Oscar winner and one of the prominent figures in American cinema, has passed away at the age of 95. According to a statement released by…

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“We are witnessing a murder at The Washington Post”: how billionaire Jeff Bezos is dismantling a 150-year-old newspaper - and why it matters

“We are witnessing a murder at The Washington Post”: how billionaire Jeff Bezos is dismantling a 150-year-old newspaper - and why it matters

Layoffs and restructuring recently announced at The Washington Post are not just an economic adjustment, but risk affecting the very identity of one of the most important press institutions in…

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Romanians feel deceived - only Hungary ranks higher for fake news

Romanians feel deceived - only Hungary ranks higher for fake news

Romanians are among Europeans who most frequently state that they are exposed to fake news and disinformation. A Eurobarometer survey analyzed by Euronews shows that over half of the respondents…

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How One Church Is Launching an ‘Orthodox Netflix’ for Just €2

How One Church Is Launching an ‘Orthodox Netflix’ for Just €2

Trinitas TV of the Romanian Patriarchate announces the official launch of the Trinitas Film platform, a digital streaming service dedicated to documentary films and audiovisual productions with a Christian-Orthodox profile.…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
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
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
Șansa ca Ilie Bolojan să reușească să pună presiune în mod eficient pe guvern din opoziție are legătură și cu un eveniment major ce va avea loc la începutul lunii noiembrie
Will Ilie Bolojan manage to keep the light on in the pantry?
Emilian Isailă
Paolo Zampolli, un apropiat al lui Trump, implicat în Dosarele Epstein, a fost în România la un eveniment de la care l-a sunat în fața jurnaliștilor pe Nicușor Dan, președintele României, iar acesta i-a răspuns la telefon. Zampolli a fost concediat de Trump, corupția lui devenind o vulnerabilitate pentru liderul american în contextul alegerile din noiembrie
100 critical days. Romania in the eye of the storm
Emilian Isailă
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
BUSINESS
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
POLITICS
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
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
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