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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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Ship attacked by drones off Constanța coast reportedly sinks. One dead, three missing

Ship attacked by drones off Constanța coast reportedly sinks. One dead, three missing

A commercial ship located outside Romania’s territorial waters, about 13 nautical miles (24 km) off the coast, near Constanța, was reportedly hit by a drone on Friday morning. One sailor…

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Bolojan after ECHR ruling: Government must choose between Romania and the “budgetary aristocracy”. Sharp criticism of judges

Bolojan after ECHR ruling: Government must choose between Romania and the “budgetary aristocracy”. Sharp criticism of judges

Ilie Bolojan, former prime minister and current president of the PNL, believes that the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the salary arrears of magistrates provides…

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France bans non-union protests as Macron deploys troops and armoured vehicles on the streets

France bans non-union protests as Macron deploys troops and armoured vehicles on the streets

French President Emmanuel Macron announced new restrictions on public demonstrations on Thursday, following the violence and looting that shook France last weekend. In the coming days, authorities will reject requests…

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He left England to meet his girlfriend and ended up in a Russian gulag. How a young Romanian man’s arrest was allegedly staged (Video)

He left England to meet his girlfriend and ended up in a Russian gulag. How a young Romanian man’s arrest was allegedly staged (Video)

A young Romanian man who grew up in England and went to Russia to meet a woman he knew online has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for espionage…

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Student who attacked classmates with a machete taken into custody. He had reportedly been bullied. Presidency and government react

Student who attacked classmates with a machete taken into custody. He had reportedly been bullied. Presidency and government react

The 15-year-old student who attacked two classmates with a machete on Thursday morning at a high school in Pitești has been detained for 24 hours. The investigation reveals new details…

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Lia Savonea responds to ECHR ruling on judges’ pay: “Let’s avoid selective interpretations and hasty conclusions”

Lia Savonea responds to ECHR ruling on judges’ pay: “Let’s avoid selective interpretations and hasty conclusions”

The President of the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ), Lia Savonea, reacted after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) dismissed complaints from some Romanian magistrates regarding the…

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Alice Weidel, the leader of the far-right in Germany: Putin is right when criticizes the American military base in Romania

Alice Weidel, the leader of the far-right in Germany: Putin is right when criticizes the American military base in Romania

The leader of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), Alice Weidel, stated on Wednesday that the West must take into account Russia’s security interests and „force” Zelensky to make…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1702</span> Ukraine accuses the US of "fawning" to Putin. Trump's "thirst" for diesel ruined negotiations. Explosions in Kiev, over 600 drones towards Moscow (Video)

Day 1702 Ukraine accuses the US of "fawning" to Putin. Trump's "thirst" for diesel ruined negotiations. Explosions in Kiev, over 600 drones towards Moscow (Video)

On day 1702 of the war, echoes of American emissary Steve Witkoff’s performance in Russia, praising Putin’s „humanitarian” spirit, continue to be heard. Kiev reacted strongly. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii…

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Three Romanian gangsters have been arrested in the USA and will be deported

Three Romanian gangsters have been arrested in the USA and will be deported

Three Romanian citizens with ties to a criminal group from the Balkans were detained in California. An arrest warrant had been issued for one of them. The suspects were arrested…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
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
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
BUSINESS
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
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
POLITICS
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
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
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