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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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The Patriarch of Putin, on the nuclear danger: Christians should not fear the end of the world (Video)

The Patriarch of Putin, on the nuclear danger: Christians should not fear the end of the world (Video)

Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church stated that there is no need to instill fear around nuclear weapons, as Christians are not afraid of the end of the world.…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1009</span> One million Ukrainians without power. Putin threatens Kiev with Orešnik, but had an unpleasant surprise in Kazakhstan

Day 1009 One million Ukrainians without power. Putin threatens Kiev with Orešnik, but had an unpleasant surprise in Kazakhstan

Day 1009 of the war began with a massive rocket attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Over a million people were left without electricity after the attack that targeted seven regions…

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Two individuals defrauded three banks with $400,000 in counterfeit banknotes (Video)

Two individuals defrauded three banks with $400,000 in counterfeit banknotes (Video)

Two individuals have caused losses of 400,000 dollars to three banks, after loading thousands of counterfeit banknotes into their ATMs, then exchanging the currency into Romanian lei and withdrawing them…

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The government is increasing the gross minimum wage today. Money for two important highways and for a metro link

The government is increasing the gross minimum wage today. Money for two important highways and for a metro link

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced that the Government will increase the gross minimum wage guaranteed by law from 3,700 lei to 4,050 lei per month starting Wednesday. The 9.46% increase…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1008</span> Crimean airbase attacked with drones. Moscow strikes with planes and missiles provided by Kiev. Biden calls for new aid for Ukraine. Elon Musk's reaction

Day 1008 Crimean airbase attacked with drones. Moscow strikes with planes and missiles provided by Kiev. Biden calls for new aid for Ukraine. Elon Musk's reaction

On the 1008th day of war, Ukraine destroyed a Russian ammunition depot near Vovceansk and drone-attacked an air base in Crimea. Russia attacked Ukraine with 89 drones overnight, but none…

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Elon Musk says that the F-35 planes Romania is buying are outdated and killing pilots

Elon Musk says that the F-35 planes Romania is buying are outdated and killing pilots

American billionaire Elon Musk believes that F-35 manufacturers are „idiots” for producing piloted aircraft while drones are on the rise. He argues that human-piloted planes are outdated and lead to…

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Day 1007 Moscow troops breaking records on the front, threat from the south for Ukraine. Former Russian official sentenced to heavy prison years. Secret delivery from London

Day 1007 Moscow troops breaking records on the front, threat from the south for Ukraine. Former Russian official sentenced to heavy prison years. Secret delivery from London

Day 1007 of the war began with a sustained drone attack by Russia on Kiev. The Ukrainian capital had been under air raid alert since Monday evening. Drones entered Kiev…

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How the far right in Europe turned artificial intelligence into a political weapon: It's just the tip of the iceberg

How the far right in Europe turned artificial intelligence into a political weapon: It's just the tip of the iceberg

The far right in Europe has flooded social networks with AI-generated fake images. From manipulation messages targeting immigration to the idea that we will be forced to eat insects, no…

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Putin's man announces that Russia can attack NATO countries in Europe, including Romania, without warning

Putin's man announces that Russia can attack NATO countries in Europe, including Romania, without warning

Russian TV host Vladimir Soloviov, considered Putin’s propagandist, has warned that the Kremlin leader could order strikes on European countries hosting NATO military bases. Among them is Romania. Soloviov suggested…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1006</span> Missiles in Kharkiv and Odesa, Ukrainians hit an airfield with ATACMS. Russians cover houses with anti-drone nets. British man taken prisoner in Kursk (Video)

Day 1006 Missiles in Kharkiv and Odesa, Ukrainians hit an airfield with ATACMS. Russians cover houses with anti-drone nets. British man taken prisoner in Kursk (Video)

Day 1006 of the war began with a Russian airstrike on the Nikolaev and Zaporizhia regions in southern Ukraine. Dozens of drones were launched at the energy infrastructure in these…

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Day 1005 Ukrainians destroyed a radar in Kursk. What is left of Putin's missile (Video). Finnish women are preparing for war with the Russians (Photo)

Day 1005 Ukrainians destroyed a radar in Kursk. What is left of Putin's missile (Video). Finnish women are preparing for war with the Russians (Photo)

On the 1005th day of war, Ukrainian forces hit the radar station of an S-400 missile system in the Kursk region. The Ukrainian defense destroyed at least ten drones targeting…

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What will Putin do after the hypersonic missile strike?

What will Putin do after the hypersonic missile strike?

When Russia hit Ukraine with a medium-range hypersonic missile in response to Kiev’s attacks with Western missiles, Putin once again showed that he is not afraid to raise the stakes.…

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Snowstorms disrupt traffic in Europe: Dozens injured in Germany, trucks blocked, and hundreds of thousands of homes without power in France (Photo & Video)

Snowstorms disrupt traffic in Europe: Dozens injured in Germany, trucks blocked, and hundreds of thousands of homes without power in France (Photo & Video)

Abundant snowfall in Western Europe has caused major disruptions to road and rail traffic. Most problems were reported in Germany and France, according to DPA. Emergency services in the state…

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The Kremlin is preparing sabotage on Europe's energy networks on the brink of winter: The sandworm is ready to strike

The Kremlin is preparing sabotage on Europe's energy networks on the brink of winter: The sandworm is ready to strike

As winter approaches, one of the most prepared and discreet hacker groups is aiming to attack Europe’s energy infrastructure. Sandworm, a group of hackers coordinated by Russian intelligence services that…

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Romania will fully join Schengen on January 1, 2025

Romania will fully join Schengen on January 1, 2025

Romania will achieve full accession to the Schengen Area starting January 1, 2025, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu stated on Friday after a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in…

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Kim Jong Un accuses the US of escalating tensions and warns of a nuclear war

Kim Jong Un accuses the US of escalating tensions and warns of a nuclear war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of escalating tensions and provocations, stating that North Korea has never faced the risk of a nuclear war as…

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Trump comes up with a new proposal for the position of Attorney General, after the controversial withdrawal of Matt Gaetz. Who is Pam Bondi

Trump comes up with a new proposal for the position of Attorney General, after the controversial withdrawal of Matt Gaetz. Who is Pam Bondi

The President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, has nominated Pam Bondi, former Attorney General of Florida, as his new pick to lead the Department of Justice, following the withdrawal…

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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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