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Prosecutors: Mercenary Horațiu Potra and his employees were coming to Bucharest with weapons and money, to incite illegal protests

Prosecutors: Mercenary Horațiu Potra and his employees were coming to Bucharest with weapons and money, to incite illegal protests

The Prosecutor’s Office attached to the Ploiești Court of Appeal (Romania) suspects that the mercenary Horațiu Potra and his employees were heading towards Bucharest on Sunday morning, armed and with…

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A Zoo employee was killed by a tiger

A Zoo employee was killed by a tiger

A 50-year-old man, an employee of the Zoo in Piteşti (Romania), was found dead on Monday morning on the premises of the institution. He was allegedly killed by a tiger…

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A Russian has been detained in the Netherlands for espionage and theft of technology

A Russian has been detained in the Netherlands for espionage and theft of technology

A 43-year-old Russian citizen, a former employee of the Dutch company ASML, has been accused of technology theft and violating sanctions laws. His identity has not been disclosed. According to…

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DIICOT opens a criminal case regarding Călin Georgescu's electoral campaign

DIICOT opens a criminal case regarding Călin Georgescu's electoral campaign

DIICOT prosecutors have taken note of offenses involving illegal operations with devices or computer programs, attempted disruption of computer systems, and attempted illegal access to a computer system. The DIICOT…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1017</span> Explosions in Crimea, Putin's bridge was closed. Hell awaits the Russians. What Lavrov told Tucker Carlson

Day 1017 Explosions in Crimea, Putin's bridge was closed. Hell awaits the Russians. What Lavrov told Tucker Carlson

On day 1017 of the war, the bridge connecting Crimea and Russia was closed due to a Ukrainian drone attack. Several explosions were heard in the city of Kerch, and…

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Dozens of NGOs are calling for Toni Greblă's resignation from the AEP, due to his unnatural closeness to Călin Georgescu's entourage. His wife even posts his electoral clips

Dozens of NGOs are calling for Toni Greblă's resignation from the AEP, due to his unnatural closeness to Călin Georgescu's entourage. His wife even posts his electoral clips

Several non-governmental organizations and electoral experts point out in an open letter on Friday that Toni Greblă is incompatible with the position of President of the Permanent Electoral Authority and…

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The Chief of the Russian General Staff called the commander of the US army after the attack in Ukraine with the Oreshnik missile

The Chief of the Russian General Staff called the commander of the US army after the attack in Ukraine with the Oreshnik missile

Russian General Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the Russian General Staff, called his American counterpart, Charles Brown, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, to…

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Hundreds of suspicious incidents in Europe this year. Some may be related to Russia

Hundreds of suspicious incidents in Europe this year. Some may be related to Russia

Up to 100 incidents that occurred in 2024 on the continent could have been caused by Russia, said Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský. „This year, there have been 500 suspicious…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1015</span> Explosions at an air base in Russia (Video) Ukraine loses US aid. Palianitia drone missile goes into production

Day 1015 Explosions at an air base in Russia (Video) Ukraine loses US aid. Palianitia drone missile goes into production

On day 1015 of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a major consolidation of sectors in eastern Ukraine along the front line, where the Russians have made significant…

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A Bulgarian spy cell was preparing attacks on an American military base in Germany: The target was set by Moscow

A Bulgarian spy cell was preparing attacks on an American military base in Germany: The target was set by Moscow

At the beginning of this year, authorities in the United Kingdom arrested six Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia. Two of them admitted their guilt in court last week, and…

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Day 1016 Rare Ukrainian assault. Phone call between top generals from the US and Russia. Zelenski's man met with Trump's team

Day 1016 Rare Ukrainian assault. Phone call between top generals from the US and Russia. Zelenski's man met with Trump's team

On the 1016th day of war, we find out that an assault battalion has liberated a village in the Donetsk region, in one of the rare offensive operations by Ukrainian…

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Incident in the Baltic Sea: A Russian warship fired at a German military helicopter

Incident in the Baltic Sea: A Russian warship fired at a German military helicopter

A Russian warship fired signaling ammunition at a German helicopter. The incident took place in the Baltic Sea. It seems that the crew of the Russian ship fired the ammunition…

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. does not support Călin Georgescu and there has never been a question of him coming to Romania

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. does not support Călin Georgescu and there has never been a question of him coming to Romania

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. does not support Călin Georgescu, an independent candidate for the presidency, as it would represent a „serious violation” of U.S. legislation. „Mr. Kennedy does not support…

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The warning from the State Department ahead of the elections: A departure from Western alliances "would have a serious negative impact on US-Romania security cooperation."

The warning from the State Department ahead of the elections: A departure from Western alliances "would have a serious negative impact on US-Romania security cooperation."

Washington warned Romania on Wednesday about the „serious negative consequences” of the country’s distancing from the West, at a time when nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu is in a favorable position…

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Romanian President has declassified secret documents about the Călin Georgescu phenomenon

Romanian President has declassified secret documents about the Călin Georgescu phenomenon

President Klaus Iohannis agreed to declassify the information presented by Romanian secret services, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs during last week’s Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) meeting. CSAT…

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Several civic organizations are asking President Iohannis to declassify the information discussed in the CSAT meeting

Several civic organizations are asking President Iohannis to declassify the information discussed in the CSAT meeting

Several civic organizations are requesting, on Wednesday, that President Klaus Iohannis declassify the information discussed in the CSAT meeting. The delay in publishing this information only serves to negatively impact…

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Helmuth Duckadam, the legendary goalkeeper of Steaua Bucharest, has died

Helmuth Duckadam, the legendary goalkeeper of Steaua Bucharest, has died

Helmuth Duckadam, the legendary goalkeeper of Steaua Bucharest, winner of the European Cup, has passed away at the age of 65. The announcement of Duckadam’s death was made by Marcel…

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Politico analyzes the Georgescu phenomenon: 7 reasons why Romanian voters are collectively furious

Politico analyzes the Georgescu phenomenon: 7 reasons why Romanian voters are collectively furious

There are several reasons why voters in Romania chose to vote for the far-right candidate Călin Georgescu in the first round of Sunday’s presidential elections, including a highly successful TikTok…

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Day 1010 Hundreds of drones over Ukraine. Russian radar destroyed, fires in Rostov (Video). Putin has a "sweet" message for Europe

Day 1010 Hundreds of drones over Ukraine. Russian radar destroyed, fires in Rostov (Video). Putin has a "sweet" message for Europe

On the 1010th day of the war, Russia attacked Ukraine with over 130 drones. The air defense system destroyed and jammed most of them, but damages to infrastructure elements and…

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Head of German intelligence: Russia's hybrid war could trigger Article 5 of NATO

Head of German intelligence: Russia's hybrid war could trigger Article 5 of NATO

Russia’s sabotage activities against Western targets could prompt NATO to consider invoking the collective defense clause of the Alliance from Article 5, warned the head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service.…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
22 decembrie 1989, București. Revoluționarii care cer plecarea de la putere a lui Nicolae Ceaușescu au în față scutierii securității, forța represivă a regimului dictatorial
Blockage in Securistan. How Romania became a controlled democracy and what are the effects
Emilian Isailă
Sorin Grindeanu vrea să ajungă premier, dar taie toate punțile de colaborare cu PNL și USR  printr-o campanie ce amintește de perioada Adrian Năstase
Grindeanu, the giraffe, and the eyebrows. Traumas of a PSD leader from the time of Dragnea
Emilian Isailă
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
BUSINESS
Mercedes shows employees how much cheaper production is in Romania. An hour of labour in Cugir costs 82% less than in Germany
Mercedes shows employees how much cheaper production is in Romania. An hour of labour in Cugir costs 82% less than in Germany
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
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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