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The Ukrainians know that a harsh new winter is coming. And it's terrifying

The Ukrainians know that a harsh new winter is coming. And it's terrifying

Summer is approaching its end, but Ukrainian authorities are not on track with preparations for an inevitable energy crisis. On the last day of summer in Kiev, city residents took…

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Witkoff and Kushner to take US peace push to Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow

Witkoff and Kushner to take US peace push to Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow

American negotiators are set to travel to Kiev on Sunday after intense discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as Washington ramps up efforts to end the war in…

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Kyiv Independent: First visit to Kiev by Trump's envoys is uncertain. Witkoff "got scared"

Kyiv Independent: First visit to Kiev by Trump's envoys is uncertain. Witkoff "got scared"

President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, were planning to go to Kiev on Sunday, but Witkoff „started to get scared.” The Russians warned Steve Witkoff not to…

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The British army has been ordered to stop non-essential training exercises in order to save money

The British army has been ordered to stop non-essential training exercises in order to save money

Collective training exercises for units stationed in the United Kingdom will be suspended for most of this year due to budget constraints. British military personnel preparing for deployment or already…

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Bulgaria is on Germany's side, but does not distance itself from Moscow: Prime Minister Radev says that Sofia has not received evidence of a hybrid operation by Russia

Bulgaria is on Germany's side, but does not distance itself from Moscow: Prime Minister Radev says that Sofia has not received evidence of a hybrid operation by Russia

President Rumen Radev defended Bulgaria’s decision not to explicitly accuse Russia for the incident involving a drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig airport, warning that Europe’s military…

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Tate brothers face trial in new case involving girl recruited at 15 through “loverboy” method. They allegedly made $1.3 million from exploiting her

Tate brothers face trial in new case involving girl recruited at 15 through “loverboy” method. They allegedly made $1.3 million from exploiting her

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been indicted by DIICOT in a case where they are accused of human trafficking and money laundering. Andrew Tate is also accused of repeated…

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ATM rules are changing. National Bank and Government back custom withdrawal amounts at any ATM

ATM rules are changing. National Bank and Government back custom withdrawal amounts at any ATM

Cardholders are expected to be able to withdraw the exact amount they desire from any ATM in Romania, even if the ATM belongs to a different bank than the one…

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Spain threatens to block EU enlargement. Madrid’s condition before Montenegro can join

Spain threatens to block EU enlargement. Madrid’s condition before Montenegro can join

Spain warns that it may not support the admission of new states into the European Union if Catalan, Basque, and Galician languages do not first become official languages of the…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1654</span> Ukraine changes its air alert system and strikes at a distance of 1,300 km. Over 165 suspected sabotage cases in Germany this year

Day 1654 Ukraine changes its air alert system and strikes at a distance of 1,300 km. Over 165 suspected sabotage cases in Germany this year

On the 1654th day of war, Russian airstrikes have caused casualties in Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kiev. Two tall buildings were hit by drones, and at least three people have died.…

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Apocalypse prep or a hidden plan for total control? What is hidden behind Peter Thiel's move to Argentina

Apocalypse prep or a hidden plan for total control? What is hidden behind Peter Thiel's move to Argentina

The establishment of billionaire Peter Thiel in Argentina coincides with legislative proposals that the opposition claims would strengthen the power of American technology billionaires in this country. Dozens of protesters…

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ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude all went down at the same time

ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude all went down at the same time

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, Grok from xAI, and Claude from Anthropic, experienced operational issues on Thursday evening. Users were unable to use the chatbots from the three companies. It is…

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Trump wants Europe to reimburse the aid that the US gave to Ukraine

Trump wants Europe to reimburse the aid that the US gave to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that he will ask European countries to reimburse the United States for the military aid and ammunition previously sent to Ukraine in the…

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TAROM’s first Boeing 737 MAX arrives in Romania. Aircraft to be named after Mircea Lucescu (Video)

TAROM’s first Boeing 737 MAX arrives in Romania. Aircraft to be named after Mircea Lucescu (Video)

The first Boeing 737 MAX to join TAROM’s fleet is being picked up on Thursday from the Boeing factory in Seattle and will depart for Romania over the weekend. The…

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Russian ambassador summoned by Romanian Foreign Ministry rejects accusations over Leipzig incident as “absurd and baseless”

Russian ambassador summoned by Romanian Foreign Ministry rejects accusations over Leipzig incident as “absurd and baseless”

Russia’s Ambassador to Bucharest, Vladimir Lipaev, on Thursday rejected accusations of Moscow’s involvement in the drone incident loaded with explosives at Leipzig/Halle airport, after being summoned to the Romanian Ministry…

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Tens of millions of driver’s licences for sale on dark web. FBI investigates massive data breach that may still be active

Tens of millions of driver’s licences for sale on dark web. FBI investigates massive data breach that may still be active

The FBI is investigating information suggesting that tens of millions of driver’s licenses belonging to individuals from the United States and Canada have been stolen and put up for sale…

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2 million lei in public funds for Orthodox youth gathering attended by Nicușor Dan. Total cost remains unknown

2 million lei in public funds for Orthodox youth gathering attended by Nicușor Dan. Total cost remains unknown

The International Meeting of Young Orthodox People, which was also attended by President Nicușor Dan, received two million lei from the State Secretariat for Cults. The organization of the event…

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It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. Trump proposes a new name for the Strait of Hormuz: “Trump Strait”

It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. Trump proposes a new name for the Strait of Hormuz: “Trump Strait”

Donald Trump has found a new place on the map that, in his opinion, needs a different name. The American president suggests that the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed…

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Motorway develops problems just one year after opening. Transport Ministry orders urgent repairs at contractors’ expense

Motorway develops problems just one year after opening. Transport Ministry orders urgent repairs at contractors’ expense

Southern A0 Highway, fully opened to traffic last summer, already needs repairs. The Ministry of Transport states that too many deficiencies have emerged for the deteriorations to be solely attributed…

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Who brought the explosive-laden drone to Leipzig Airport? DNA points to two men with Russian passports

Who brought the explosive-laden drone to Leipzig Airport? DNA points to two men with Russian passports

The investigation into the attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport has led to two suspects. The German criminal police reportedly identified, with the help of DNA traces, two men holding…

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Europe closes ranks after Leipzig attack. Romania summons Russian ambassador as EU and NATO vow to step up pressure on Moscow

Europe closes ranks after Leipzig attack. Romania summons Russian ambassador as EU and NATO vow to step up pressure on Moscow

The European reaction to the drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport, attributed by Germany to Russia, is gaining momentum. Romania has decided to summon the Russian ambassador to Bucharest, while…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
Emilian Isailă, editor
Luca Niculescu will lead a government under Nicușor Dan – PSD
Emilian Isailă
Luca Niculescu, prezentat de Nicușor Dan, are mari șanse să devină noul prim-ministru al României după o criză politică ce durează de aproape jumătate de an
The President who made the wrong choice
Emilian Isailă
CNSAS - DOSARE DE SECURITATE
Analysis by Le Monde: The Securitate’s past continues to influence Romania. Why do historians speak of a „systemic failure”?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Sorin Grindeanu, liderul PSD, vorbește de funie în casa spânzuratului, anunțând că partidul se pregătește de alegeri anticipate
PSD’s bluff
Emilian Isailă
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Judecătoarea CCR Mihaela Ciochină, numită de Klaus Iohannis, percepută ca având viziuni liberale, a înclinat balanța în favoarea PSD în mai multe spețe ajunse la Curtea Constituțională
At the Constitutional Court, the new USL has been formed. One billion euros from Romania’s citizens for magistrates
Emilian Isailă
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
BUSINESS
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
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
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Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
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POLITICS
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
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
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Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Ilie Bolojan a fost demis ca urmare a unei operațiuni politice inițiate de asociații familiei Trump, care au interese de afaceri România
Bolojan urges prime minister-designate to strike separate deals with parties to secure support for a technocratic government
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