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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.

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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Gabriela Pleș
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
“It is no longer a hybrid war.” Russian sabotage grows bolder as Europe struggles to draw red lines
“It is no longer a hybrid war.” Russian sabotage grows bolder as Europe struggles to draw red lines
Gabriela Pleș
The week Trump tried to flex his muscles – and exposed the limits of his power
The week Trump tried to flex his muscles – and exposed the limits of his power
Diplomacy or show? 5 conclusions after the Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Diplomacy or show? 5 conclusions after the Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Sorin Grindeanu și Lia Olguța Vasilescu și-ar dori o alianță cu George Simion, dar liderul AUR se teme că va pierde mult din susținere
What Olguța wants is not possible. PSD can survive for a while longer only through the European path.
Emilian Isailă
Drone war enters new phase: Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia, Moscow deploys increasingly fast weapons
Drone war enters new phase: Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia, Moscow deploys increasingly fast weapons
Gabriela Pleș
Drones launched from ships towards southern Europe: The warning reportedly received by three NATO countries
Drones launched from ships towards southern Europe: The warning reportedly received by three NATO countries
BUSINESS
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
Another price hike at the pump: Diesel approaches 11 lei per litre. How much would it cost without the excise duty cut?
Another price hike at the pump: Diesel approaches 11 lei per litre. How much would it cost without the excise duty cut?
POLITICS
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
Mureșan demands explanations from politicians who met US ambassador to Greece. Bogdan Ivan dismisses claims as “hallucinations”
Mureșan demands explanations from politicians who met US ambassador to Greece. Bogdan Ivan dismisses claims as “hallucinations”
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Mureșan puts pressure on PSD ahead of vote: “It is their responsibility to help resolve the political crisis”
Mureșan puts pressure on PSD ahead of vote: “It is their responsibility to help resolve the political crisis”
What the government program submitted by Siegfried Mureșan provides for: Privatization of TAROM, changes to pensions, and a new salary law (document)
What the government program submitted by Siegfried Mureșan provides for: Privatization of TAROM, changes to pensions, and a new salary law (document)
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Mureșan submits government programme and list of ministers. Now comes the test in Parliament
Mureșan submits government programme and list of ministers. Now comes the test in Parliament
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Mureșan unveils full cabinet line-up: Who are the three deputy prime ministers and who will head the General Secretariat?
Mureșan unveils full cabinet line-up: Who are the three deputy prime ministers and who will head the General Secretariat?
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