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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1673</span> Ukraine proposes energy ceasefire. Russia responds with massive attack. Rubio meets Lavrov and says what it will take to end war

Day 1673 Ukraine proposes energy ceasefire. Russia responds with massive attack. Rubio meets Lavrov and says what it will take to end war

On the 1673rd day of war, diplomacy takes center stage. After meeting with Donald Trump in New York, Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire regarding energy…

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$16 billion or Ukrainian lives? EU decision infuriates Kyiv as two of Russia’s richest men are removed from sanctions list

$16 billion or Ukrainian lives? EU decision infuriates Kyiv as two of Russia’s richest men are removed from sanctions list

Ukraine reacted furiously after the European Union removed Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the sanctions list. The decision was the price of a compromise between member states,…

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Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions

Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions

President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at enhancing security in the Arctic and North Atlantic region, helping to reduce tensions caused by his repeated…

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What NATO instructors observed in a military camp in Poland: Ukrainians move much faster than the Alliance forces

What NATO instructors observed in a military camp in Poland: Ukrainians move much faster than the Alliance forces

Ukraine’s wartime operational pace outstrips NATO’s. Western instructors in Poland say Ukraine’s experience highlights the Alliance’s sluggishness. Ukrainian engineers near the front rewrite drone software every few days. It takes…

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Operation "Molochka" of Ukraine has decimated Russia's "phantom fleet": 300 tankers hit by drones in 3 months

Operation "Molochka" of Ukraine has decimated Russia's "phantom fleet": 300 tankers hit by drones in 3 months

The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) have struck 300 tankers belonging to Russia’s „phantom fleet” within 11 weeks as part of Operation „Molochka.” Out of the 300 tankers attacked, 134…

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Nicușor Dan and Mirabela Grădinaru inaugurate “The Queen Marie of Romania Corner” in New York. President’s appeal to Romanians in the US (Photo)

Nicușor Dan and Mirabela Grădinaru inaugurate “The Queen Marie of Romania Corner” in New York. President’s appeal to Romanians in the US (Photo)

President Nicușor Dan and Mirabela Grădinaru attended the inauguration of „The Queen Marie of Romania Corner” in New York, an honorary designation given to the intersection of East 38th Street…

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Nicușor Dan tells US media: Drone incursions won’t change Romania’s support for Ukraine. Bucharest wants more US troops and investment

Nicușor Dan tells US media: Drone incursions won’t change Romania’s support for Ukraine. Bucharest wants more US troops and investment

President Nicușor Dan maintains that incidents caused by Russian drones will not lead Romania to reduce its support for Ukraine. The head of state states that Bucharest supports Ukraine and…

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Judge who spoke out in Recorder documentary faces disciplinary proceedings before CSM. Laurențiu Beșu could be sanctioned

Judge who spoke out in Recorder documentary faces disciplinary proceedings before CSM. Laurențiu Beșu could be sanctioned

Laurențiu Beșu, the magistrate who spoke in the documentary „Captured Justice” by Recorder, will face disciplinary proceedings on Wednesday by the Judges Section of the Superior Council of Magistracy. Currently…

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Nationwide hunt for hooligans involved in shepherds’ protest violence. Dozens of raids, 30 suspects taken in for questioning

Nationwide hunt for hooligans involved in shepherds’ protest violence. Dozens of raids, 30 suspects taken in for questioning

Police officers are conducting 29 searches in Bucharest and 15 counties on Tuesday, in a case opened following the violence at the shepherds’ protest in Victory Square. Thirty people are…

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The leader of the communists turns against Putin: The elections were stolen, the economy is in the ground, Russia will lose if the war continues

The leader of the communists turns against Putin: The elections were stolen, the economy is in the ground, Russia will lose if the war continues

Gennady Zyuganov stated that Russia will ultimately lose if the current political direction remains unchanged and the large-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine continues. During a press conference held after the…

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What would have been the result of the elections in Russia if the vote had been fair

What would have been the result of the elections in Russia if the vote had been fair

The result of the United Russia party in the State Duma elections would have been approximately 34% if the vote had not been tainted by fraud. This figure is 1.7…

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PressOne: Messages from fraud case show how Călin Georgescu was built into “The Candidate”: “I completely depersonalized him”

PressOne: Messages from fraud case show how Călin Georgescu was built into “The Candidate”: “I completely depersonalized him”

The profile of presidential candidate Călin Georgescu was allegedly methodically built as early as 2021–2022. People from his entourage were discussing a „political brand,” analyzing his public appearances, and preparing…

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Trump’s popularity is plummeting: Only 32% of Americans still support him

Trump’s popularity is plummeting: Only 32% of Americans still support him

President Donald Trump’s popularity has dropped to the lowest level of his entire political career. Only 32% of Americans approve of the way he is carrying out his mandate. According…

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Ukraine wants strategic fuel reserves stored in Hungary. Prime Minister Péter Magyar blocks project

Ukraine wants strategic fuel reserves stored in Hungary. Prime Minister Péter Magyar blocks project

Ukraine wants to establish strategic fuel reserves in Hungary, near the border, to protect them from Russian attacks. However, the project is blocked by Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who…

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13 EU countries call for “deep clean” of EU legislation. Romania does not join initiative

13 EU countries call for “deep clean” of EU legislation. Romania does not join initiative

Thirteen member states are calling on Brussels to undergo a „deep cleaning” of European Union legislation and to eliminate rules that generate bureaucracy and costs without sufficient benefits. Romania is…

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Zelensky flies to New York from Suceava after drone incidents, with Maia Sandu on same plane

Zelensky flies to New York from Suceava after drone incidents, with Maia Sandu on same plane

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left for New York on Monday from „Ștefan cel Mare” International Airport in Suceava. His plane took off at 14:30 and was scheduled to make a…

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Elections in Russia: Putin keeps control in the State Duma. Small surprise from 500 km away from Moscow

Elections in Russia: Putin keeps control in the State Duma. Small surprise from 500 km away from Moscow

Following the first parliamentary elections since the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ruling party United Russia, which supports Vladimir Putin, has maintained a decisive majority in the national parliament,…

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WSJ: Romanian gangs empty social welfare accounts in the US and send the money back home

WSJ: Romanian gangs empty social welfare accounts in the US and send the money back home

Romanian organized crime groups steal hundreds of millions of dollars from public funds in the USA. The fact that American states rely on outdated magnetic stripe technology facilitates this. On…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1671</span> Russia launched over 2,000 drones in a week. Operation "Vivaldi," one of Ukraine's most significant victories in 2026. Zelenski spoke with Trump

Day 1671 Russia launched over 2,000 drones in a week. Operation "Vivaldi," one of Ukraine's most significant victories in 2026. Zelenski spoke with Trump

On the 1671st day of the war, Russia launched new aerial attacks resulting in casualties in Kharkiv and Zaporizhia. Over 170 drones headed towards Ukraine during the night, with most…

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Călin Georgescu detained in €1.1 million fraud case

Călin Georgescu detained in €1.1 million fraud case

Călin Georgescu was detained for 24 hours after a day of searches and hearings at DIICOT. The former presidential candidate is being investigated in a fraud case involving a prejudice…

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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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