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The oligarch pro-Russian Vladimir Plahotniuc, sentenced to 19 years in prison

The oligarch pro-Russian Vladimir Plahotniuc, sentenced to 19 years in prison

The pro-Russian oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc has been sentenced by the judges of the Chișinău Court to 19 years in prison in the case of embezzling one billion dollars. Vladimir Plahotniuc…

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New York Times: Ukraine has proposed to name a part of the country "Donnyland" to appease Trump

New York Times: Ukraine has proposed to name a part of the country "Donnyland" to appease Trump

During recent peace talks, Ukrainian officials suggested that the side of the Donbas region for which Russia is still fighting could be named „Donnyland” in honor of American President Donald…

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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

The United Kingdom has banned, by law, children aged 17 or younger from buying cigarettes. The tobacco and vaping products law has passed through Parliament. Both the House of Commons…

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Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump met Tuesday evening at the White House with his national security team, facing a major decision: what to do next with Iran. The ceasefire was nearing its…

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Major breakdown after CET Vest fire: 2,300 buildings still without hot water; Ciucu: We’ll return to normal by midnight

Major breakdown after CET Vest fire: 2,300 buildings still without hot water; Ciucu: We’ll return to normal by midnight

The fire that broke out on Monday night at CET Vest in Bucharest caused a major breakdown in the district heating system, leaving tens of thousands of homes in the…

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Raed Arafat, officially under investigation in SMURD helicopter VAT case; DSU chief claims smear campaign

Raed Arafat, officially under investigation in SMURD helicopter VAT case; DSU chief claims smear campaign

Raed Arafat is officially under investigation by the Military Prosecutor’s Office and is a suspect in a smuggling case involving the transfer of a SMURD helicopter from the United Kingdom…

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FBI director sues The Atlantic for $250 million over alcohol allegations

FBI director sues The Atlantic for $250 million over alcohol allegations

The FBI Director has filed a defamation complaint against The Atlantic after the magazine recently published an investigation that mentions his alcohol problem and the fragility of his position at…

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Germany considers sending naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz: What steps are required

Germany considers sending naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz: What steps are required

Germany is considering a possible naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz amid increasing tensions in the region, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated. The official mentioned, in an interview with…

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How US forces captured an Iranian ship in a dramatic helicopter assault: Inside the USS Spruance and its rapid-fire gun (Video)

How US forces captured an Iranian ship in a dramatic helicopter assault: Inside the USS Spruance and its rapid-fire gun (Video)

The American forces have attacked and captured an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to break the blockade imposed by the US on Iranian…

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Ukraine seeks joint European missile defense initiative, Zelensky says

Ukraine seeks joint European missile defense initiative, Zelensky says

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, argues that Europe needs to develop its own ballistic missile defense system and that Ukraine is already in discussions on this matter with several…

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Empty Ryanair jet takes off, leaving all 192 passengers behind

Empty Ryanair jet takes off, leaving all 192 passengers behind

A Ryanair flight scheduled for April 14 from Vatry airport in France to Marrakech took off without any passengers on board. The 192 travelers who had booked tickets were unable…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1516</span> Kyiv strikes drone factory in Russia, oil ports; Volodymyr Zelensky warns lax sanctions fuel the war

Day 1516 Kyiv strikes drone factory in Russia, oil ports; Volodymyr Zelensky warns lax sanctions fuel the war

On the 1516th day of war, the Ukrainians struck deep into Russia again. The attack on a military drone factory in Taganrog and a port on the Sea of Azov…

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In a surprise end-of-term shift, Viktor Orbán is ready to unblock the EU loan for Ukraine - with one condition

In a surprise end-of-term shift, Viktor Orbán is ready to unblock the EU loan for Ukraine - with one condition

Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, has announced that he is willing to give up the veto on a 90 billion euro loan from the European Union for Ukraine, but only…

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Support for Donald Trump drops sharply amid economic concerns and war tensions

Support for Donald Trump drops sharply amid economic concerns and war tensions

The popularity of American President Donald Trump has dropped to 37%, amid increasing dissatisfaction regarding the economy and the handling of the war with Iran, as shown by an NBC…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1514</span> Building hit by drone (Video). A young woman openly criticized Putin. Russian soldiers are "dead" without Telegram. EU will unlock billions for Ukraine

Day 1514 Building hit by drone (Video). A young woman openly criticized Putin. Russian soldiers are "dead" without Telegram. EU will unlock billions for Ukraine

On the 1514th day of war, Russia continued aerial attacks on Ukraine, but at a lower level after Thursday’s massive bombardment: Russian forces launched over 20 attacks on two districts…

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US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

American officials have informed some European partners that certain arms deliveries contracted earlier will likely be delayed as the war with Iran continues to deplete weapon stocks, said five sources…

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The Russians have attacked again. A drone entered Romanian airspace

The Russians have attacked again. A drone entered Romanian airspace

The Russians have once again attacked civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine with drones last night, in the northern area of the Chilia branch, near the border with Romania. One…

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A former MiG pilot promises to save Bulgaria

A former MiG pilot promises to save Bulgaria

The former president and commander of the Bulgarian Air Force, Rumen Radev, is on the verge of winning Sunday’s general elections. He promises to combat the omnipresent „mafia state” that…

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Germans take too many sick leave days. Merz wants to cut their pay

Germans take too many sick leave days. Merz wants to cut their pay

German employees have taken, on average, more than a day of sick leave per month in the past year. Now the government is proposing reducing the wages of employees who…

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How the head of the Constitutional Court explains the cancellation of the presidential elections: three reasons rooted in the Constitution

How the head of the Constitutional Court explains the cancellation of the presidential elections: three reasons rooted in the Constitution

The President of the Constitutional Court, Simina Tănăsescu, explained the reasons behind the decision to annul the 2024 presidential elections after the first round, citing serious violations of electoral rights…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
RISE Project: The political altar – how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer
RISE Project: The political altar – how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer
Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan
Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan
Bogdana Boga
Sebastian Ghiță și George Simion s-au întâlnit în urmă cu 10 ani, înainte cu puțin timp de fuga primului din țară, pentru a lansa împreună o mișcare politică
After George Simion, another creation of the SRI was recruited by the Kremlin. Sebastian Ghiță was also given the mission to compromise Maia Sandu
Emilian Isailă
Când a pornit tăvălugul distrugerii coaliției de guvernare, ultimul gând al lui Sorin Grindeanu a fost că va ajunge în situația nedorită de a deveni din nou prim-ministru
Sorin Grindeanu, prime minister by force?
Emilian Isailă
The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions
The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions
Palatul Cotroceni, consultări politice, 18 mai 2025. Președintele Nicușor Dan dă mâna cu Ilie Bolojan, premierul interimar și liderul PNL. Amândoi zâmbesc enigmatic, fără urmă de ostilitate, orice ar însemna acest lucru
The revolution starts with a technocrat
Emilian Isailă
Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?
Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?
Un conflict intern între valori și așteptări produce un blocaj al președintelui Nicușor Dan, cu efecte negative pentru politica României
A Romanian tragedy. Tensions between a conservative president and his liberal electorate
Emilian Isailă
Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?
Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?
Gabriela Pleș
Nicușor Dan, Ilie Bolojan, România
Bolojan and Nicușor Dan need to sit down at the table and discuss. Otherwise, the reformist camp risks self-destruction – Video interview
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Ilie Bolojan revisits the Doicești reactors controversy: “The project has issues that we cannot deny”
Ilie Bolojan revisits the Doicești reactors controversy: “The project has issues that we cannot deny”
ANAF tests “robot” assistants at service counters. Taxpayers could interact with digital terminals similar to those in airports
ANAF tests “robot” assistants at service counters. Taxpayers could interact with digital terminals similar to those in airports
ANRE takes over Bolojan’s plan against the “smart guys” in energy: What changes for speculative projects
ANRE takes over Bolojan’s plan against the “smart guys” in energy: What changes for speculative projects
Green light for the Brașov-Făgăraș highway: The project includes 49 bridges and wildlife crossings
Green light for the Brașov-Făgăraș highway: The project includes 49 bridges and wildlife crossings
Energy expert explains why Bolojan is right in the Doicești scandal: We will all pay for the costs of the SMR plant
Energy expert explains why Bolojan is right in the Doicești scandal: We will all pay for the costs of the SMR plant
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Temporary agreement between the EU and the US to avoid new tariffs
Temporary agreement between the EU and the US to avoid new tariffs
POLITICS
4 out of 10 Romanians believe that snap elections would be the best solution to the crisis – INSCOP
4 out of 10 Romanians believe that snap elections would be the best solution to the crisis – INSCOP
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Bolojan is not an obstacle.” The prime minister accuses PSD of wanting PNL to become a “vassal party”
“Bolojan is not an obstacle.” The prime minister accuses PSD of wanting PNL to become a “vassal party”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Bolojan: Unaffiliated MPs “could carry more weight than UDMR” in forming the government
Bolojan: Unaffiliated MPs “could carry more weight than UDMR” in forming the government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Nicușor Dan, România
Consultations on the next prime minister begin. The deadlock is almost mathematical. What options does Nicușor Dan have?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
More than half of Romanians want early elections. AUR leads voting intentions, followed by PSD and PNL – CURS survey
More than half of Romanians want early elections. AUR leads voting intentions, followed by PSD and PNL – CURS survey
PNRR
EU Gives Positive Assessment to Romania’s Fourth NRRP Payment Request
Bogdana Boga
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