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Romania is buying high-performance anti-aircraft systems worth over 2 billion euros from an Israeli company

Romania is buying high-performance anti-aircraft systems worth over 2 billion euros from an Israeli company

Romania takes a new step in modernizing its defense capabilities: the Ministry of Defense has signed a framework agreement with the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd for the…

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Shocking image published by Europol. What a police officer's feet look like after 31 hours of searching for the fugitive from Mureș

Shocking image published by Europol. What a police officer's feet look like after 31 hours of searching for the fugitive from Mureș

The Europol Union accuses the leadership of the Romanian Police of irresponsibility and chaotic management in the search operations for Emil Gânj, the man from Mureș accused of killing his…

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Barcelona closes two cruise terminals to reduce the number of tourists

Barcelona closes two cruise terminals to reduce the number of tourists

The cruise port in Barcelona will close two of its terminals as part of a broader effort to combat tourist overcrowding in the city. The measure, which will come into…

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The fugitive oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc has been detained in Greece. He was heading to Dubai

The fugitive oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc has been detained in Greece. He was heading to Dubai

The former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc, has been detained in Greece, according to an official announcement from the Moldovan Police. „A short while ago, the…

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DNA searches Piedone's home. He is being questioned by prosecutors after being picked up from a seaside hotel. Reaction of the head of the ANPC

DNA searches Piedone's home. He is being questioned by prosecutors after being picked up from a seaside hotel. Reaction of the head of the ANPC

The DNA prosecutors conducted several searches on Tuesday morning in Bucharest, Ilfov, Prahova, and Constanța in a case where the head of ANPC, Cristian Popescu Piedone, is suspected of acts…

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The Trump administration has released the FBI files on Martin Luther King, despite his family's opposition

The Trump administration has released the FBI files on Martin Luther King, despite his family's opposition

The Trump administration has released the FBI surveillance documents on Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the Nobel Peace laureate’s family and the civil rights group he led until…

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Romanians who wish to visit the USA will have to pay an additional "visa integrity fee"

Romanians who wish to visit the USA will have to pay an additional "visa integrity fee"

The United States will require foreign visitors to pay a new „visa integrity fee” of at least $250. This will be in addition to the existing costs for visa applications,…

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Microsoft warns companies and governments about large-scale cyber attacks

Microsoft warns companies and governments about large-scale cyber attacks

Microsoft has issued a cyber attack alert targeting SharePoint servers, the software used by government agencies and international companies to store, organize, and share information and documents. The company specified…

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The pilot of a commercial airplane narrowly avoided a collision with a B-52 bomber. He was forced to make an aggressive maneuver

The pilot of a commercial airplane narrowly avoided a collision with a B-52 bomber. He was forced to make an aggressive maneuver

The pilot of a Delta Air Lines plane operating a regional flight apologized to passengers after making a sharp turn to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber.…

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A ferry with hundreds of people on board caught fire at sea. The people jumped in the water terrified. Three have died (Video)

A ferry with hundreds of people on board caught fire at sea. The people jumped in the water terrified. Three have died (Video)

A ferry with passengers caught fire off the coast of Indonesia, and rescue teams announced on Monday that over 560 people have been saved and three have died. KM Barcelona…

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What happens when 16-year-olds get the right to vote? Countries that already see the benefits

What happens when 16-year-olds get the right to vote? Countries that already see the benefits

The government of the United Kingdom has announced that the minimum voting age will officially be lowered to 16 years old, ahead of the next general elections. In 1969, the…

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A man was fatally shot by the Police in Germany after opening fire on passersby

A man was fatally shot by the Police in Germany after opening fire on passersby

A man was fatally shot by police near Stuttgart on Saturday after opening fire on passersby and police officers. The 44-year-old man reportedly randomly fired at passersby, at the building…

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Why Russia doesn't take Trump's threats seriously

Why Russia doesn't take Trump's threats seriously

In Moscow, Trump’s threats are not taken seriously. Russia’s political and business elites are convinced that discussions about new sanctions will remain just that – discussions. Does Vladimir Putin believe…

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From Gaza to Ukraine, peace seems unattainable. The reason is not just political

From Gaza to Ukraine, peace seems unattainable. The reason is not just political

The killing and massacre of innocent people are unacceptable. So why are they allowed to continue? The answer is moral relativism. Seeking peace in major conflicts is often seemingly futile.…

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The Epstein Scandal: Trump Sues Wall Street Journal and Seeks $10 Billion in Damages

The Epstein Scandal: Trump Sues Wall Street Journal and Seeks $10 Billion in Damages

American President Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Friday for an article in which the newspaper published an alleged letter addressed by Trump to convicted sex offender…

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Merz criticizes the EU: It is too bureaucratic, too slow

Merz criticizes the EU: It is too bureaucratic, too slow

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes the European Union and announces, in the traditional summer briefing of the Chancellery, that his main priority in this legislative term is to take Germany…

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The American Environmental Agency is cutting a quarter of its staff at Trump's request. Environmentalists are concerned

The American Environmental Agency is cutting a quarter of its staff at Trump's request. Environmentalists are concerned

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is cutting nearly a quarter of its staff as part of massive budget reductions imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration,…

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Nicușor Dan announces that the "Vexler Law" on combating extremism will be sent back to Parliament for re-examination

Nicușor Dan announces that the "Vexler Law" on combating extremism will be sent back to Parliament for re-examination

President Nicușor Dan stated on Friday that, after the Constitutional Court publishes its reasoning, he will resend the „Vexler Law” to Parliament. „Regarding the law initiated by Mr. Vexler, first…

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Over three quarters of Italian men would not fight to defend their country

Over three quarters of Italian men would not fight to defend their country

Almost one third of Italians believe their country will be directly involved in a war in the next five years, but only 16% of those fit for combat would be…

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The EU approves the most extensive package of sanctions to date - strikes on oil, banks, and phantom fleet

The EU approves the most extensive package of sanctions to date - strikes on oil, banks, and phantom fleet

The EU adopted, on Friday, an 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Reuters explains what this new package of sanctions means and what impact it could have. A central element…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Emilian Isailă, editor
Bolojan must go! Really?
Emilian Isailă
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
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
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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