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AI model bypasses paywall to access US election data without authorisation. Anthropic confirms incident

AI model bypasses paywall to access US election data without authorisation. Anthropic confirms incident

An artificial intelligence model developed by the American company Anthropic managed to bypass access restrictions of a government website and obtain electoral data from the state of Georgia without paying…

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The soaring cost of AI: Thousands of Microsoft employees offered voluntary exit packages, including company vice-presidents

The soaring cost of AI: Thousands of Microsoft employees offered voluntary exit packages, including company vice-presidents

Microsoft, one of the biggest players in the technology industry, is trying to reduce personnel expenses while investing heavily in artificial intelligence. On Monday, the company launched a voluntary departure…

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Suspected Russian sabotage near arms factory in Brașov. Three suspects wanted across Europe over alleged plans for further attacks (Video)

Suspected Russian sabotage near arms factory in Brașov. Three suspects wanted across Europe over alleged plans for further attacks (Video)

The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) has identified a sabotage network coordinated from Russia, involved in causing the fire on September 14 at the Carfil industrial platform in Brașov, near the…

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Elections in Brazil: Voting hours have been extended by two hours

Elections in Brazil: Voting hours have been extended by two hours

The polling stations were closed two hours later than the scheduled deadline, after a judge of the Supreme Court of Brazil ordered on Sunday an extension of the voting process…

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Presidential elections in Bulgaria: President Iotova wins narrowly, the fight will be decided in the second round

Presidential elections in Bulgaria: President Iotova wins narrowly, the fight will be decided in the second round

The incumbent President of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova, won the first round of Sunday’s presidential elections. According to exit polls, she is the frontrunner among 26 candidates, but a second round…

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Investigation by BBC: Links between Romania and deceptive electoral advertisements in Serbia

Investigation by BBC: Links between Romania and deceptive electoral advertisements in Serbia

Dozens of Facebook pages have broadcast political ads targeting the opposition movement and containing unproven claims, ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, according to a BBC investigation. The political ads were…

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Yuval Noah Harari, warning about AI: "Humans are the cows of the future"

Yuval Noah Harari, warning about AI: "Humans are the cows of the future"

Artificial intelligence could create financial and legal systems that exceed human understanding, leaving people unable to perceive the forces controlling their lives, just as cows cannot understand money or the…

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An unexpected announcement from the Kremlin about peace negotiations with Ukraine: We need to talk with the whole of Europe

An unexpected announcement from the Kremlin about peace negotiations with Ukraine: We need to talk with the whole of Europe

Europe should be included in discussions regarding a peace agreement in Ukraine, as its position could be crucial, Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. The US has failed to…

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Elections in Serbia: Vučić acknowledges his defeat: It is clear that we lost. Explosion of joy on the streets of Belgrade (Video)

Elections in Serbia: Vučić acknowledges his defeat: It is clear that we lost. Explosion of joy on the streets of Belgrade (Video)

The opposition formation Student List won the early elections held on Sunday in Serbia. Former President Aleksandar Vučić, who has been in power for over 12 years, acknowledged his defeat…

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Fury in Tirana: Rows of flares fired at police. Response with rubber bullets (Video)

Fury in Tirana: Rows of flares fired at police. Response with rubber bullets (Video)

Thousands of people protested on Saturday in Tirana, demanding the resignation of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and denouncing corruption and poor conditions in the education system. Opposition supporters set…

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Asasinat la Sofia. A controversial businessman, former parliamentarian, was fatally shot at his home

Asasinat la Sofia. A controversial businessman, former parliamentarian, was fatally shot at his home

Former MEP and Bulgarian deputy Slavi Binev, a controversial figure in Bulgaria’s business and political environment, was fatally shot on Saturday at his residence in Sofia. The information was confirmed…

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Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid: Pensions must be untouchable!

Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid: Pensions must be untouchable!

Approximately 250,000 people demonstrated on Saturday in the center of Madrid, demanding the protection of the public pension system and public services, amid accusations launched by the government against the…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1704</span> Crimea has gone into total blackout. How Ukrainians sneak underground (Video). Starlink running at full capacity

Day 1704 Crimea has gone into total blackout. How Ukrainians sneak underground (Video). Starlink running at full capacity

The war in Ukraine has reached day 1704. Russia continued attacks on energy infrastructure and populated areas in Ukraine. Russian drones struck Kyiv and damaged a residence, injuring two people.…

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The man who leads an agency at war with Russia even as Trump shakes hands with Putin

The man who leads an agency at war with Russia even as Trump shakes hands with Putin

CIA Director John Ratcliffe leads an American agency at war with Russia, even as Donald Trump tries to cultivate a good relationship with Putin. Although he acknowledges the threat Moscow…

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Violent protests in Europe: Over 100 arrests in France, police attacked with fireworks in Albania. Tensions in Italy (Video)

Violent protests in Europe: Over 100 arrests in France, police attacked with fireworks in Albania. Tensions in Italy (Video)

Large-scale demonstrations took place on Saturday in several European countries, amid dissatisfaction caused by the rising cost of living, difficulties in accessing housing, deterioration of public services, and budget cuts.…

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Unauthorized AI agents access US bank accounts

Unauthorized AI agents access US bank accounts

Major US banks detect unauthorized AI agents operating in customers’ accounts. Some of these intruders attempt to perform actions that appear to be independent of user instructions. AI agents are…

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Terrorist attack near Paris: An individual opened fire with a submachine gun on the streets

Terrorist attack near Paris: An individual opened fire with a submachine gun on the streets

At least one person was killed and four others were seriously injured on Friday after a man in a vehicle opened fire with an automatic weapon in several locations in…

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Prosecutor featured in Recorder documentary reacts to ECHR ruling: “The veil has been lifted.” A sarcastic swipe at Romania’s judicial watchdog

Prosecutor featured in Recorder documentary reacts to ECHR ruling: “The veil has been lifted.” A sarcastic swipe at Romania’s judicial watchdog

Prosecutor Claudiu Sandu, former vice-president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) and one of the magistrates who exposed the issues in the Romanian justice system in the documentary „Captured…

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Romanian government announces measures to tackle school violence: Tighter security, more psychologists, tougher penalties and new rules on prohibited items

Romanian government announces measures to tackle school violence: Tighter security, more psychologists, tougher penalties and new rules on prohibited items

The government announced on Friday a set of measures to prevent violence in schools, following the serious incidents of the past few days. Among these are increasing security staff, adding…

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Ukraine seeks to reduce its reliance on Elon Musk. Nokia and ICEYE help develop its own satellite communications system

Ukraine seeks to reduce its reliance on Elon Musk. Nokia and ICEYE help develop its own satellite communications system

Ukraine wants to break free from Elon Musk’s whims and for that, it has signed a letter of intent with the Finnish companies Nokia and ICEYE to develop its own…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
Gabriela Pleș
Sorin Grindeanu, la scurt timp după votarea guvernului, s-a grăbit să anunțe public pentru a recepționa și judecătoarea Lia Savonea că vrea să plătească un miliard de euro de la buget pentru magistrați
Sorin Grindeanu prepares 1 billion euros for Lia Savonea, even though European judges say the payment can be postponed and staggered
Emilian Isailă
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
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
BUSINESS
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
EU to Introduce €2 Fee on Temu and AliExpress Parcels Ahead of Black Friday
EU to Introduce €2 Fee on Temu and AliExpress Parcels Ahead of Black Friday
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
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
POLITICS
“A suicidal decision”: Kelemen Hunor warns Romanians cannot afford further tax hikes in 2027
“A suicidal decision”: Kelemen Hunor warns Romanians cannot afford further tax hikes in 2027
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
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
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