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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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Elon Musk's revenge: He deleted the European Commission's advertising account

Elon Musk's revenge: He deleted the European Commission's advertising account

The European Commission fined platform X, owned by Elon Musk, with 120 million euros on Friday, accusing it of violating transparency obligations under the European Digital Services Act (DSA). Shortly…

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Netflix has reached an agreement to purchase HBO

Netflix has reached an agreement to purchase HBO

Netflix will buy the film and streaming divisions of Warner Bros Discovery for a total sum of 72 billion dollars. The information was published on Friday by BBC. The streaming…

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Jimmy Kimmel's show returns after suspension

Jimmy Kimmel's show returns after suspension

ABC has announced that the show „Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to screens on Tuesday, nearly a week after being suspended following strong reactions to the host’s comments on the…

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The European Commission's report on the rule of law: Romania remains vulnerable in terms of independent press and opaque media financing

The European Commission's report on the rule of law: Romania remains vulnerable in terms of independent press and opaque media financing

The annual report of the European Commission on the rule of law, published on Tuesday, highlights Romania’s progress in judicial reform and the fight against corruption, but raises an alarm…

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Ioana Ene Dogioiu, the new spokesperson for the Bolojan Government

Ioana Ene Dogioiu, the new spokesperson for the Bolojan Government

Ilie Bolojan has appointed his spokesperson at the Government – Ioana Ene Dogioiu, senior editor at Spotmedia.ro. „Starting next week, Ioana Dogioiu will take over the position of spokesperson for…

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Romanian television stations will be required to mention that horoscopes and numerology have no connection to science

Romanian television stations will be required to mention that horoscopes and numerology have no connection to science

The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) from Romania has adopted an amendment to the Audiovisual Regulation Code that targets horoscope and numerology columns and shows. These programs will need to include…

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France: Large-scale manipulations. Coordinated mobilization of several thousand accounts in favor of Călin Georgescu

France: Large-scale manipulations. Coordinated mobilization of several thousand accounts in favor of Călin Georgescu

The authorities in France have compiled a report regarding the elections in Romania, focusing on the manipulation of TikTok algorithms in favor of candidate Călin Georgescu. They discuss a coordinated…

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A NATO member state puts major TV stations on the list of strategic companies so that Russia does not act as in Romania

A NATO member state puts major TV stations on the list of strategic companies so that Russia does not act as in Romania

Polish television stations TVN and Polsat CPS.WA will be included on the list of companies of strategic importance that cannot be taken over without special approval from the government, Prime…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Vot la moțiunea de cenzură din 10 octombrie 2019, atunci când PSD pierde puterea după o dominație totală de trei ani
How is a motion of no confidence negotiated? A former prime minister recounts how he won one, lost another, and resisted a third in a tough battle with PSD
Emilian Isailă
The conspiracy monster Trump created turns against him as allies question his legitimacy
The conspiracy monster Trump created turns against him as allies question his legitimacy
Ilie Bolojan, România
Therapy at Cotroceni Palace. Who has the first chance to win the race for a new parliamentary majority – Bolojan or Grindeanu?
Emilian Isailă
Peter Magyar wants to put the Austro-Hungarian Empire back on the map
Peter Magyar wants to put the Austro-Hungarian Empire back on the map
The Wall Street Journal writes about Trump’s demons and fears. The moment he shouted for hours at White House advisors
The Wall Street Journal writes about Trump’s demons and fears. The moment he shouted for hours at White House advisors
Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives
Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives
Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on
Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on
The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years – can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?
The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years – can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?
Gabriela Pleș
Emilian Isailă, editor
Why a Peter Magyar cannot appear in Romania and why we haven’t had any Viktor Orban. The major difference compared to Hungary
Emilian Isailă
Hormuz – The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the „waters” of the law
Hormuz – The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the „waters” of the law
BUSINESS
ANAF to close offices without layoffs; Nazare: “We’re shutting counters, not services”
ANAF to close offices without layoffs; Nazare: “We’re shutting counters, not services”
Germany hits the brakes: Iran war halves economic growth
Germany hits the brakes: Iran war halves economic growth
Siemens is building a green factory based on AI in Sibiu
Siemens is building a green factory based on AI in Sibiu
Citigroup warns Romania: Political uncertainty increases the risk of fiscal slippage
Citigroup warns Romania: Political uncertainty increases the risk of fiscal slippage
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?
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
POLITICS
Ilie Bolojan, prim-ministru România
How the numbers stack up in Parliament: neither Bolojan nor the opposition has a majority (Infographics)
Bolojan announces new ministerial assignments after Social Democrat resignations, retains Energy portfolio
Bolojan announces new ministerial assignments after Social Democrat resignations, retains Energy portfolio
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Message of support from the top of the EPP for Bolojan: He has chosen the difficult, but correct path
Message of support from the top of the EPP for Bolojan: He has chosen the difficult, but correct path
The pro-Russian Rumen Radev has clearly won the elections in Bulgaria and is already sending „arrows” towards the EU. Joy at the Kremlin
The pro-Russian Rumen Radev has clearly won the elections in Bulgaria and is already sending „arrows” towards the EU. Joy at the Kremlin
Ilie Bolojan refuses to step down: “I will not resign,” accuses PSD of “simply lying” and fueling instability
Ilie Bolojan refuses to step down: “I will not resign,” accuses PSD of “simply lying” and fueling instability
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Sorin Grindeanu announces total rupture, expects swift talks at Cotroceni: PSD exits “with all its structures”
Sorin Grindeanu announces total rupture, expects swift talks at Cotroceni: PSD exits “with all its structures”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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