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Ursula von der Leyen, after a marine drone was destroyed near Neptun Deep: This is hybrid warfare

Ursula von der Leyen, after a marine drone was destroyed near Neptun Deep: This is hybrid warfare

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated on Thursday, following Romania’s destruction of a maritime drone near the „Neptun Deep” platform in the Black Sea, that…

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A former US ambassador criticizes NATO 3.0: It's like putting lipstick on a pig

A former US ambassador criticizes NATO 3.0: It's like putting lipstick on a pig

The transatlantic relationship has changed profoundly since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with the concept of NATO 3.0 symbolizing this transformation. A former American ambassador criticizes the new…

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The operation through which the US extracts oil every night through the Strait of Hormuz

The operation through which the US extracts oil every night through the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has discreetly created a transport corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the transit of millions of barrels of oil per day. In recent weeks, between…

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Drone enters Romanian airspace and crashes in Tulcea. UPDATE: Prosecutors take over investigation

Drone enters Romanian airspace and crashes in Tulcea. UPDATE: Prosecutors take over investigation

A drone penetrated Romanian airspace on Wednesday night and crashed in Tulcea County, in an uninhabited area. The impact caused a fire, which extinguished on its own. There were no…

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Ecuador's intelligence chief and five Americans killed in helicopter crash in Kenya

Ecuador's intelligence chief and five Americans killed in helicopter crash in Kenya

A helicopter carrying tourists has crashed in central Kenya, and all seven people on board have died. Among the victims are the head of Ecuador’s intelligence service, Michele Sensi-Contugi, his…

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Trump announces "most devastating economic operation" against Iran, warns countries helping Tehran

Trump announces "most devastating economic operation" against Iran, warns countries helping Tehran

American President Donald Trump has announced a new economic offensive against Iran, stating that it will be the toughest ever imposed on a country. He warns that even states that…

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Zelenski's rival went too far: Why Fedorov's requested elections are the worst idea now

Zelenski's rival went too far: Why Fedorov's requested elections are the worst idea now

The former defense chief gained political capital by criticizing Zelensky’s administration. However, his call for holding elections has sparked outrage in Ukraine. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister, the popular Mykhailo Fedorov,…

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The 'human printer' of Trump: Who is Natalie Harp, the omnipresent woman in the Oval Office

The 'human printer' of Trump: Who is Natalie Harp, the omnipresent woman in the Oval Office

Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old blonde with a slender silhouette, controls access to the US president, acting as a unique channel of information, completely outside the usual hierarchical chain at the…

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The Forrest Gump Operation in Kyiv. Why did Zelensky dismiss a team member

The Forrest Gump Operation in Kyiv. Why did Zelensky dismiss a team member

The National Anticorruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialized Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office have launched a special operation targeting a corruption network led by a former and a current parliamentarian, involving…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1638</span> Massacre in a minibus in Kherson. Searches at people from Zelensky's office. The second wave of the gasoline crisis hits Russia (Video)

Day 1638 Massacre in a minibus in Kherson. Searches at people from Zelensky's office. The second wave of the gasoline crisis hits Russia (Video)

On the 1638th day of war, two regions in Russia were targeted by drone attacks. Explosions occurred in Novomoskovsk (Tula region), and several drones were shot down in the city…

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Iran is losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. The route oil tankers are turning to instead

Iran is losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. The route oil tankers are turning to instead

Iran seems to have lost some of the control it exerted over the Strait of Hormuz. More and more ships are using the route near the coasts of Oman, which…

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Trump puts 50% tariffs on Canada on hold, announces deal. Details remain unclear

Trump puts 50% tariffs on Canada on hold, announces deal. Details remain unclear

U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended the new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods for three days, which were set to take effect on Wednesday. Trump claims that the United…

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Fedorov confronts Zelenski: Calls for presidential elections during war

Fedorov confronts Zelenski: Calls for presidential elections during war

Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Minister of Defense of Ukraine recently dismissed, has called for presidential elections during wartime, arguing that Russia should not be allowed to decide when Ukrainians can…

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Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as "new American territory." Tehran disputes his claim that shipping route has reopened

Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as "new American territory." Tehran disputes his claim that shipping route has reopened

American President Donald Trump says that the United States is not engaging in negotiations with Iran and that no new discussions are scheduled. At the same time, he maintains that…

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Romania introduces a new tax. Who will have to pay it and where the money will go

Romania introduces a new tax. Who will have to pay it and where the money will go

New neighborhoods and large real estate developments are expected to be developed together with the infrastructure needed by the residents – from roads and water and sewerage networks to schools,…

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New details emerge about Bolojan-Tănăsescu meeting: Prime Minister suggested Abrudean's office. Constitutional Court president to issue dissenting opinion in Fritz case

New details emerge about Bolojan-Tănăsescu meeting: Prime Minister suggested Abrudean's office. Constitutional Court president to issue dissenting opinion in Fritz case

The President of the Constitutional Court, Simina Tănăsescu, provides new details about the controversial meeting she had on Friday with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, in the office of the Senate…

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Court rejects STB's insolvency application. Ciucu: "Unexpected." How we got here and what it means for Bucharest residents

Court rejects STB's insolvency application. Ciucu: "Unexpected." How we got here and what it means for Bucharest residents

The Bucharest Court rejected on Tuesday the request by the Bucharest Transport Company (STB) to enter insolvency. The reason is procedural: the company did not submit all the documents required…

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Nicușor Dan after Constitutional Court ruling on Integrity Law: "My arguments were very strong. I'm waiting for the Court's reasoning"

Nicușor Dan after Constitutional Court ruling on Integrity Law: "My arguments were very strong. I'm waiting for the Court's reasoning"

President Nicușor Dan says he maintains his objections to the Integrity Law for now, after the Constitutional Court rejected some of his criticisms and declared constitutional the provision that could…

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How Ukraine shattered the Kremlin's security: There is no longer a place in Russia to hide

How Ukraine shattered the Kremlin's security: There is no longer a place in Russia to hide

The long-range drone campaign of Ukraine undermines the security of areas behind the Russian front. Even Kremlin-controlled TV stations acknowledge the increasing range of Ukrainian strikes. „War has truly become…

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Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry

Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry

It is one of the most sought-after weapons in the world, but it lies unused in a cornfield after being last used 10 weeks ago. The American Patriot interceptor is…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Gabriela Pleș
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
“It is no longer a hybrid war.” Russian sabotage grows bolder as Europe struggles to draw red lines
“It is no longer a hybrid war.” Russian sabotage grows bolder as Europe struggles to draw red lines
Gabriela Pleș
The week Trump tried to flex his muscles – and exposed the limits of his power
The week Trump tried to flex his muscles – and exposed the limits of his power
Diplomacy or show? 5 conclusions after the Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Diplomacy or show? 5 conclusions after the Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Sorin Grindeanu și Lia Olguța Vasilescu și-ar dori o alianță cu George Simion, dar liderul AUR se teme că va pierde mult din susținere
What Olguța wants is not possible. PSD can survive for a while longer only through the European path.
Emilian Isailă
Drone war enters new phase: Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia, Moscow deploys increasingly fast weapons
Drone war enters new phase: Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia, Moscow deploys increasingly fast weapons
Gabriela Pleș
Drones launched from ships towards southern Europe: The warning reportedly received by three NATO countries
Drones launched from ships towards southern Europe: The warning reportedly received by three NATO countries
BUSINESS
Citi and Erste See Romania Keeping S&P Rating, but 2027 Risks Loom
Citi and Erste See Romania Keeping S&P Rating, but 2027 Risks Loom
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
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Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
POLITICS
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
Mureșan demands explanations from politicians who met US ambassador to Greece. Bogdan Ivan dismisses claims as “hallucinations”
Mureșan demands explanations from politicians who met US ambassador to Greece. Bogdan Ivan dismisses claims as “hallucinations”
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Mureșan puts pressure on PSD ahead of vote: “It is their responsibility to help resolve the political crisis”
Mureșan puts pressure on PSD ahead of vote: “It is their responsibility to help resolve the political crisis”
What the government program submitted by Siegfried Mureșan provides for: Privatization of TAROM, changes to pensions, and a new salary law (document)
What the government program submitted by Siegfried Mureșan provides for: Privatization of TAROM, changes to pensions, and a new salary law (document)
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Mureșan submits government programme and list of ministers. Now comes the test in Parliament
Mureșan submits government programme and list of ministers. Now comes the test in Parliament
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Mureșan unveils full cabinet line-up: Who are the three deputy prime ministers and who will head the General Secretariat?
Mureșan unveils full cabinet line-up: Who are the three deputy prime ministers and who will head the General Secretariat?
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