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Day 1564 Ukraine strikes targets from the Sea of Azov to the Baltic Sea as Moscow responds with hundreds of drones (video). Trump backs direct Zelensky-Putin talks, Kyiv apologizes to Greece
The EU’s largest gas-fired power plant nears completion. Bolojan says works at Mintia have surpassed 83%
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Romanian and Ukrainian detained after police find 26 kg of cannabis and 4 kg of cocaine hidden under a car's floor
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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1564</span> Ukraine strikes targets from the Sea of Azov to the Baltic Sea as Moscow responds with hundreds of drones (video). Trump backs direct Zelensky-Putin talks, Kyiv apologizes to Greece

Day 1564 Ukraine strikes targets from the Sea of Azov to the Baltic Sea as Moscow responds with hundreds of drones (video). Trump backs direct Zelensky-Putin talks, Kyiv apologizes to Greece

Day 1,564 of the war is marked by one of the most extensive drone confrontations in recent months, with both Russia and Ukraine reporting massive attacks on targets far from…

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The EU’s largest gas-fired power plant nears completion. Bolojan says works at Mintia have surpassed 83%

The EU’s largest gas-fired power plant nears completion. Bolojan says works at Mintia have surpassed 83%

The Mintia thermal power plant, considered one of the most significant energy investments in Romania in recent years, has surpassed the 83% execution stage, and in the upcoming period, interconnection…

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Dozens of Romanians arrested in Canada in a major “criminal tourism” investigation. How the network operated

Dozens of Romanians arrested in Canada in a major “criminal tourism” investigation. How the network operated

The Canadian police have arrested 46 individuals and identified another 164 suspects in a broad investigation into the phenomenon known as „criminal tourism,” targeting organized groups entering Canada solely to…

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Romanian and Ukrainian detained after police find 26 kg of cannabis and 4 kg of cocaine hidden under a car's floor

Romanian and Ukrainian detained after police find 26 kg of cannabis and 4 kg of cocaine hidden under a car's floor

Two men, a 57-year-old Ukrainian citizen and a 23-year-old Romanian, were detained by DIICOT prosecutors in a case of international and domestic trafficking of high and very high-risk drugs, following…

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Reuters: Romanian Navy official lost two fingers during a test of U.S.-made drones. Manufacturer accused of concealing serious safety issues

Reuters: Romanian Navy official lost two fingers during a test of U.S.-made drones. Manufacturer accused of concealing serious safety issues

A woman from the Romanian military navy suffered serious injuries during an exercise conducted in the USA, after her hand got caught in the propeller of a V-BAT military drone,…

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EU keeps compensation of up to €600 for delayed flights. What new obligations airlines will face

EU keeps compensation of up to €600 for delayed flights. What new obligations airlines will face

Passengers of airlines in the European Union are getting closer to maintaining the current compensation system for flight delays and cancellations, after European negotiators reached a compromise on the reform…

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Why didn't SCOMAR detect the drone that exploded in the Port of Constanța? The Interior Ministry says it is not an anti-drone system

Why didn't SCOMAR detect the drone that exploded in the Port of Constanța? The Interior Ministry says it is not an anti-drone system

The Ministry of Internal Affairs provided explanations on Friday evening after the incident in the Port of Constanța, where a Ukrainian maritime drone that had gone out of control self-detonated…

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Hungary drops its veto and unlocks €6.6 billion for Ukraine's defense, clearing the way for EU accession talks

Hungary drops its veto and unlocks €6.6 billion for Ukraine's defense, clearing the way for EU accession talks

Hungary has lifted the final veto that was blocking a European package of support for Ukraine worth 6.6 billion euros, mainly aimed at strengthening the country’s air defense. The decision…

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A driverless suspended train crosses the desert (video)

A driverless suspended train crosses the desert (video)

The first driverless monorail network in Africa was inaugurated in Cairo. The East Nile line, opened to the public in May, spans 56.5 kilometers and connects the Cairo International Stadium…

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Romanian General: Constanța Drone Blast Was Predictable. Maritime Drones Are Built to Self-Detonate

Romanian General: Constanța Drone Blast Was Predictable. Maritime Drones Are Built to Self-Detonate

The explosion of the maritime drone that triggered a maximum alert in the Port of Constanța on Friday and the evacuation of the population within a one-kilometer radius should not…

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Russia Issues First Statement on the Drone Explosion in Constanța

Russia Issues First Statement on the Drone Explosion in Constanța

The Russian Embassy in Bucharest reacted to the explosion of the marine drone in the Port of Constanța, stating that the device belongs to Ukraine and rejecting any attempt to…

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War Drone Explodes in Romania’s Constanța Port. Authorities Issue Ro-Alert Warning: “Take Shelter Immediately” (Photo & Video)

War Drone Explodes in Romania’s Constanța Port. Authorities Issue Ro-Alert Warning: “Take Shelter Immediately” (Photo & Video)

A powerful explosion occurred on Friday morning around 10:30 in the Port of Constanța. The explosion, heard and seen by locals, happened after a marine drone was found in the…

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Ukraine destroys Russia's drone base at Donetsk airport: The first operation of this kind in modern history (Video)

Ukraine destroys Russia's drone base at Donetsk airport: The first operation of this kind in modern history (Video)

Ukrainian drone units have launched a series of attacks on the Donetsk airport, occupied by Russia, thwarting Moscow’s attempt to turn it into a military base. Ukrainian drone units are…

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Ukraine is developing a missile that could fly towards Moscow this summer

Ukraine is developing a missile that could fly towards Moscow this summer

Ukraine could start test flights for an internally developed ballistic missile capable of reaching Moscow as early as this summer. The announcement comes just days after the Ukrainian defense company…

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Germany rejects EU push and insists on maintaining border controls

Germany rejects EU push and insists on maintaining border controls

Germany has rejected the European Commission’s request to remove controls at internal borders, arguing that the measure is still necessary to combat illegal migration and human trafficking networks. The statement…

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European Parliament under fire for hosting pro-Russian, UFO-claiming organization

European Parliament under fire for hosting pro-Russian, UFO-claiming organization

An organization accused by Ukrainian authorities of promoting pro-Russian narratives and associated with conspiracy theories about extraterrestrials organized an event in the European Parliament. The event took place in February…

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Trump moves closer to “immortality” with planned Trump promenade near Lincoln Memorial

Trump moves closer to “immortality” with planned Trump promenade near Lincoln Memorial

Donald Trump plans to build a promenade in Washington bearing his name near the Lincoln Memorial, an iconic building and one of the most visited places in the U.S. capital.The…

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Putin acknowledges using Oreshnik strikes on Ukraine to test future attacks on cities: “We calculated everything to the millimeter”

Putin acknowledges using Oreshnik strikes on Ukraine to test future attacks on cities: “We calculated everything to the millimeter”

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the medium-range ballistic missiles Oreşnik were launched at Ukraine to observe the effects of impact and the dispersion of incendiary elements, in preparation for…

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The "Flamingo Revolution" shakes Albania: Young people protest a €4 billion luxury resort backed by Trump's son-in-law (Video)

The "Flamingo Revolution" shakes Albania: Young people protest a €4 billion luxury resort backed by Trump's son-in-law (Video)

The flamingo bird has become the symbol of an unprecedented movement in Albania, directed against a huge tourist project associated with Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of American President Donald Trump.…

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Germany misses out on a UN Security Council seat for the first time. Berlin blames Russia

Germany misses out on a UN Security Council seat for the first time. Berlin blames Russia

Germany has failed for the first time in history to secure a non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council, after being defeated by Portugal and Austria in the vote held…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Un petrolier din flota fantomă a Rusiei a plecat din portul Midia Năvodari și a fost luat la țintă de dronele maritime ucrainene. În încercarea de a evita să intre în apele teritoriale ale României, operațiunea ucrainenilor a eșuat, o tragedie fiind evitată in extremis
Exclusive Why did the Ukrainian drone explode in the port of Constanța? How a military operation against a Russian oil tanker departing from a Romanian port ended badly
Emilian Isailă
‘Just a show for Putin’ – Inside the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum
‘Just a show for Putin’ – Inside the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Why Lebanon is a Threat to US-Iran Peace Talks
Why Lebanon is a Threat to US-Iran Peace Talks
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu
Trump calls Netanyahu „crazy” and urges him to call off attack on Beirut: „You’d be in jail if it weren’t for me”
Gabriela Pleș
Donald Trump SUA
What does the silence of Donald Trump, our strategic partner, mean?
Emilian Isailă
What Did Nicușor Dan Gain From His Flattery
What Did Nicușor Dan Gain From His Flattery
Bogdana Boga
Emilian Isailă, editor
People will die if we keep shooting at flies with a slingshot for much longer
Emilian Isailă
ISW Analysis: Moscow Uses Romanian Incident to Probe NATO Response as Putin Accepts Civilian Risk
ISW Analysis: Moscow Uses Romanian Incident to Probe NATO Response as Putin Accepts Civilian Risk
Drone Falls in Romania: Could NATO Invoke Article 4?
Drone Falls in Romania: Could NATO Invoke Article 4?
Pompieri și forțe de ordine intervin după ce un bloc de locuințe din Galați a fost lovit de o dronă rusească în data de 29 mai 2026
An investment of 700 million euros would have secured the border on the Danube with Ukraine from Moscow’s attacks. What needed to be done and has been repeatedly postponed so as not to upset the Russians?
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BUSINESS
First fuel price cut after a week-long pause. Here’s how much gasoline and diesel cost now
First fuel price cut after a week-long pause. Here’s how much gasoline and diesel cost now
Revolut plans Bucharest headquarters and 130 new hires as its Romanian customer base reaches 4.8 million
Revolut plans Bucharest headquarters and 130 new hires as its Romanian customer base reaches 4.8 million
The Rich Get Richer: Millionaire Numbers and Fortunes Jump in 2025
The Rich Get Richer: Millionaire Numbers and Fortunes Jump in 2025
dolari
The Trump administration is proposing a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil
Rheinmetall Secures €5.7 Billion Romanian Army Contract, One of Its Largest International Deals
Rheinmetall Secures €5.7 Billion Romanian Army Contract, One of Its Largest International Deals
Dacia Offers Up to €40,000 in New Voluntary Exit Program for Employees
Dacia Offers Up to €40,000 in New Voluntary Exit Program for Employees
POLITICS
Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility
Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility
Irina Olteanu
Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: „I no longer see myself in these roles”
Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: „I no longer see myself in these roles”
Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata
Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata
Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government
Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)
EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine
Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine
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