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Greece's aging power grid fuels devastating wildfires. Few start from power lines, but they cause some of the worst damage

Greece's aging power grid fuels devastating wildfires. Few start from power lines, but they cause some of the worst damage

The decades-old electrical network in Greece has become one of the factors fueling major wildfires. Weak cables, vegetation touching power lines, or equipment malfunctions can spark fires. On windy days…

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After Iran demanded compensation, Trump says it's an interesting idea: He also wants war reparations

After Iran demanded compensation, Trump says it's an interesting idea: He also wants war reparations

American President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the United States will demand „compensation” from Iran for its attacks against US allies in the region and for the victims among…

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Strong earthquake in Colombia: Dozens dead, several buildings destroyed (Video)

Strong earthquake in Colombia: Dozens dead, several buildings destroyed (Video)

A strong earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, being felt in major cities such as the capital Bogota (central) and Cali (southwest). At least 26 people have died, and the earthquake…

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Russian espionage operation thwarted by Sweden

Russian espionage operation thwarted by Sweden

The Swedish security service Säpo announced on Monday that it had thwarted an information operation attributed to Russia, which aimed to influence the decision-making process in Sweden. Säpo claims to…

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Great drought in Germany: The Rhine is at risk of being split in two

Great drought in Germany: The Rhine is at risk of being split in two

The Rhine could soon become unnavigable along its entire course in Germany and could be split in two, warned the German Inland Navigation Federation (BDB) on Monday. The river is…

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Moscow accuses Romania of providing military support to Ukraine, points to Giurgiulești port: "NATO is moving closer to direct confrontation with Russia"

Moscow accuses Romania of providing military support to Ukraine, points to Giurgiulești port: "NATO is moving closer to direct confrontation with Russia"

A high-ranking official from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses Romania of providing direct military and logistical support to Ukraine, stating that the Giurgiulesti port has become a transit…

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Patriot makers fear Ukraine could build better, cheaper missiles. How Kyiv went from aid recipient to defence industry powerhouse

Patriot makers fear Ukraine could build better, cheaper missiles. How Kyiv went from aid recipient to defence industry powerhouse

Ukraine is trying to obtain a license from the United States to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, but there might be an unexpected obstacle in the way of the agreement: the…

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Armed prosecutor causes disturbance at Hunedoara party, uses tear gas on police and allegedly fires gun

Armed prosecutor causes disturbance at Hunedoara party, uses tear gas on police and allegedly fires gun

Un procuror din Caraș-Severin a fost reținut după un incident neobișnuit petrecut în noaptea de sâmbătă spre duminică la Ribița, în județul Hunedoara. Bărbatul a venit înarmat la un local…

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What the world's largest building will look like. Elon Musk plans a factory the size of a city (Video)

What the world's largest building will look like. Elon Musk plans a factory the size of a city (Video)

Elon Musk is preparing a project in Texas on a scale that is hard to imagine: a chip factory covering approximately 9.3 million square meters, which is set to become…

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Trump shifts tactics on Iran: "We're not forcing things for now." US lets economic pressure take its toll

Trump shifts tactics on Iran: "We're not forcing things for now." US lets economic pressure take its toll

Donald Trump seems to have changed, at least for the moment, the United States’ strategy towards Iran. After considering resuming large-scale military operations just a week ago, the American president…

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Oana Gheorghiu mocks union protests: "For the first time in history, they're protesting because their salaries are going up"

Oana Gheorghiu mocks union protests: "For the first time in history, they're protesting because their salaries are going up"

Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu strongly criticizes PSD for opposing the new salary law and asserts that the project will not lead to a decrease in any employee’s income. She…

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Protests in over 20 cities in Poland against attacks on Ukrainians

Protests in over 20 cities in Poland against attacks on Ukrainians

In 22 Polish cities, protests took place on Sunday against the increasing violence towards Ukrainian refugees, incidents that have arisen against the backdrop of diplomatic disputes related to the history…

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The alarming conclusion of a study that analyzed nearly 150 drone incidents in Europe

The alarming conclusion of a study that analyzed nearly 150 drone incidents in Europe

European countries are not sufficiently prepared to counter Russia’s drone attacks and cannot clearly attribute these attacks at present, according to a study conducted by the International Institute for Strategic…

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The drone that exploded in Bulgaria: The hypothesis of a saboteur on Romanian territory

The drone that exploded in Bulgaria: The hypothesis of a saboteur on Romanian territory

The Bulgarian press analyzes how it was possible for a drone to crash on the country’s territory and explode near a compressor station of the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline without being…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1628</span> Rocket attack on Odesa. Fires and injuries in Belgorod. Zelenski: 50,000 North Koreans will be relocated to Russia. Turkey calls for an end to attacks on ships in the Black Sea

Day 1628 Rocket attack on Odesa. Fires and injuries in Belgorod. Zelenski: 50,000 North Koreans will be relocated to Russia. Turkey calls for an end to attacks on ships in the Black Sea

On the 1628th day of the war, Russia attacked Odesa with rockets on Saturday night, causing fires and damaging residential buildings in several neighborhoods. At least six people were injured,…

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A new political trend is spreading in Ukraine: "No one will tell us what to do!"

A new political trend is spreading in Ukraine: "No one will tell us what to do!"

As Ukraine enters its fifth year of war with Russia, a new political trend is emerging. Sovereignism may resonate with the specific emotions of wartime, but it risks favoring populism…

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An important oil field lies unused in the Baltic Sea: Poland wants to extract it, but Germany opposes

An important oil field lies unused in the Baltic Sea: Poland wants to extract it, but Germany opposes

In 2025, a Canadian company discovered a significant oil and gas field off the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea, the largest since World War II. This raised concerns in…

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Israel rejects Trump's peace plan for Gaza: No step back until Hamas disarms

Israel rejects Trump's peace plan for Gaza: No step back until Hamas disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that his country rejects the latest peace plan for Gaza supported by the US, demanding the complete disarmament of Hamas before any Israeli forces…

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5 conflicts that could trigger a world war

5 conflicts that could trigger a world war

The conflict between the United States and Iran began as a regional confrontation with global economic repercussions. The situation may remain unchanged, but it also implies a much darker possibility:…

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Joe Biden's cancer has spread: Former American president is in great pain

Joe Biden's cancer has spread: Former American president is in great pain

The prostate cancer of former American President Joe Biden has spread to other parts of the body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
Pe hârtie, în cazul alegerilor anticipate, Sorin Grindeanu și George Simion pot forma o nouă majoritate parlamentară, dar și-n 2024, Marcel Ciolacu credea că ajunge sigur în finala prezidențială
Don’t believe too much in polls. Reality is more complicated
Emilian Isailă
Studioul 4, TVR, 22 decembrie 1989. Poetul Mircea Dinescu și actorul Ion Caramitru, înconjurați de revoluționari, anunță căderea dictaturii Ceaușescu
How the Kremlin conquered the symbol of Free Romania and why no one seems to be bothered
Emilian Isailă
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Gabriela Pleș
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Gabriela Pleș
AUR a ajuns cel mai mare partid din țară, iar posibilitatea de a guverna  mai devreme sau mai târziu e foarte mare. În imagine, George Simion, liderul formațiunii extremiste
AUR cannot be stopped from reaching government – Video interview
Emilian Isailă
Merz has no good answers as the far right targets his downfall
Merz has no good answers as the far right targets his downfall
The risk Europe will face after the war in Ukraine ends
The risk Europe will face after the war in Ukraine ends
BUSINESS
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Gabriela Pleș
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
POLITICS
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
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