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CIA releases warnings sent to White House before 9/11: A plane packed with explosives could hit a US city

CIA releases warnings sent to White House before 9/11: A plane packed with explosives could hit a US city

The CIA has declassified 71 intelligence reports about Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaida, transmitted to top American officials in the years leading up to the September 11, 2001 attacks. Some…

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Kim Jong Un discovers the power of entertainment: Parks, cafés and luxury to capture North Koreans’ spending (Video)

Kim Jong Un discovers the power of entertainment: Parks, cafés and luxury to capture North Koreans’ spending (Video)

Cafes, water parks, luxury malls, ski resorts, and pet shops. North Korea, one of the most isolated and repressive countries in the world, is undergoing an unexpected explosion of fun…

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NATO country could end up in Russia’s nuclear “crosshairs.” Kremlin issues threat

NATO country could end up in Russia’s nuclear “crosshairs.” Kremlin issues threat

The Kremlin threatens Lithuania with a nuclear response if this Baltic country allows the placement of Western nuclear weapons on its territory. The warning was issued by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry…

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SPP chief Lucian Pahonțu sues Education Ministry amid controversy over his doctoral thesis

SPP chief Lucian Pahonțu sues Education Ministry amid controversy over his doctoral thesis

Lucian Pahonțu, the director of the Protection and Guard Service (SPP), has sued the Ministry of Education and Research while his doctoral thesis is being verified by the Ethics Committee…

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AfD sues Merz for statements about "ethnic cleansing"

AfD sues Merz for statements about "ethnic cleansing"

The „Alternative for Germany” (AfD) party announced that it has filed a defamation complaint against Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who described as „ethnic cleansing” the concept of „remigration” used by the…

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Romanian Army General Found Dead With Gunshot Wound to the Head

Romanian Army General Found Dead With Gunshot Wound to the Head

General Dorin Ioniță, 61 years old, was found dead on Friday morning in a building he owned in the town of Păulești, Prahova County. Next to his body, a pistol…

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Denmark wants to ban mobile phones in schools, following poor results in the PISA tests

Denmark wants to ban mobile phones in schools, following poor results in the PISA tests

The Danish government, which will prohibit the use of social networks by children under 15, also aims to ban mobile phones in schools and high schools, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen…

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The sirens have sounded throughout Germany. Ukrainians speak of war

The sirens have sounded throughout Germany. Ukrainians speak of war

Germany conducted its sixth national Warntag exercise. Sirens, phone alerts, television networks, radio, and other warning systems were tested. The population treated the exercise as a routine test, but Ukrainians…

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US pressures NATO allies to destroy International Criminal Court: "We will closely monitor who is on America's side"

US pressures NATO allies to destroy International Criminal Court: "We will closely monitor who is on America's side"

The United States is trying to mobilize its NATO allies in a campaign of „systematic dismantling” of the International Criminal Court, action that further strains the already tense transatlantic relations.…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1660</span> Ukraine strikes 3,000 km from border, deep in Siberia’s gas heartland. Kyiv is running out of air defence missiles. Trump insists Putin wants a deal

Day 1660 Ukraine strikes 3,000 km from border, deep in Siberia’s gas heartland. Kyiv is running out of air defence missiles. Trump insists Putin wants a deal

On day 1660, Ukraine waged war deeper into Russian territory than ever before. Special forces from Kiev claim to have hit two important installations in the Yamalo-Nenets region, the center…

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FT: Trump considers reshuffling Russia-Ukraine negotiating team. CIA chief could take on bigger role

FT: Trump considers reshuffling Russia-Ukraine negotiating team. CIA chief could take on bigger role

The Director of the CIA, John Ratcliffe, may become more involved in the negotiations between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, as part of a possible restructuring of the team…

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Businessmen who flew to Mykonos with head of Constanța Court have cases before the court he heads

Businessmen who flew to Mykonos with head of Constanța Court have cases before the court he heads

Businessmen from Constanța who traveled by private plane to Mykonos alongside the President of the Constanța Tribunal, Marius Cătălin Croitoru, have companies involved in ongoing legal proceedings within his jurisdiction.…

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Trump promises Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win the midterms

Trump promises Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win the midterms

President Donald Trump promises $5,000 to U.S. citizens, with one condition: Republicans to maintain control over both Houses of Congress in the November elections. The money should be spent exclusively…

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Russia wants Ukraine to become a "buffer zone" after the war

Russia wants Ukraine to become a "buffer zone" after the war

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, stated that Russia aims to turn Ukraine into a „buffer zone” after the war ends. At the same time, he rejected any post-war…

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Former Pentagon official: Russia must be broken up if Putin expands the war from Ukraine to NATO

Former Pentagon official: Russia must be broken up if Putin expands the war from Ukraine to NATO

Could a conflict between NATO and Russia escalate into a nuclear war? What would happen to Russia afterwards? As Ukraine strikes deeper into Russian territory and Vladimir Putin becomes increasingly…

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Chaos at UK airports after air traffic control failure. Nearly 2,000 flights affected, including flights to and from Bucharest

Chaos at UK airports after air traffic control failure. Nearly 2,000 flights affected, including flights to and from Bucharest

Nearly 2,000 flights were affected on Tuesday and Wednesday in the United Kingdom by a malfunction in the air traffic control system. Around 1,300 flights were canceled on Tuesday alone,…

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Diana Buzoianu reveals how lawsuit over Băneasa Forest road was lost: “With the complicity of the authorities”

Diana Buzoianu reveals how lawsuit over Băneasa Forest road was lost: “With the complicity of the authorities”

Minister of the Environment, Diana Buzoianu, accuses the leadership of the Ilfov Forestry Directorate of acting against Romsilva’s interests in the process of reopening the road through Băneasa Forest. She…

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Ukraine races against the clock: It needs 300 Patriot missiles before winter. “Delays cost lives”

Ukraine races against the clock: It needs 300 Patriot missiles before winter. “Delays cost lives”

Ukraine has asked its allies to urgently send 300 Patriot interceptor missiles from existing stocks before Russia escalates attacks on cities and energy infrastructure this winter. The list presented at…

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Britain bans products from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of “ethnic cleansing.” France and Canada follow suit, Israel retaliates

Britain bans products from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of “ethnic cleansing.” France and Canada follow suit, Israel retaliates

The United Kingdom will ban imports of products originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and will sanction companies and individuals contributing to their expansion. France and Canada…

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The Russians bombed a TV station in Ukraine during a live broadcast (Photo & Video)

The Russians bombed a TV station in Ukraine during a live broadcast (Photo & Video)

A Russian attack drone struck the headquarters of the Ukrainian television station „We Are Ukraine” on Tuesday during a live broadcast. Five people were injured. The attack took place in…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
What’s wrong with Spain’s high-speed rail network? Fatal crashes expose problems overlooked for years
What’s wrong with Spain’s high-speed rail network? Fatal crashes expose problems overlooked for years
NYT: Trump was alerted to alleged Chinese spy’s contact with Nvidia CEO but took no action
NYT: Trump was alerted to alleged Chinese spy’s contact with Nvidia CEO but took no action
Reuters: Serbia’s election-winning student movement pledges anti-corruption reforms but has no plans to sanction Russia
Reuters: Serbia’s election-winning student movement pledges anti-corruption reforms but has no plans to sanction Russia
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
Gabriela Pleș
Sorin Grindeanu, la scurt timp după votarea guvernului, s-a grăbit să anunțe public pentru a recepționa și judecătoarea Lia Savonea că vrea să plătească un miliard de euro de la buget pentru magistrați
Sorin Grindeanu prepares 1 billion euros for Lia Savonea, even though European judges say the payment can be postponed and staggered
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Romania prepares for a difficult winter: Transelectrica calls for four coal-fired power plants to remain operational and sufficient gas reserves
Romania prepares for a difficult winter: Transelectrica calls for four coal-fired power plants to remain operational and sufficient gas reserves
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
POLITICS
Bulgaria’s presidential election: Candidate seeking closer ties with Russia leads in runoff, preliminary results show
Bulgaria’s presidential election: Candidate seeking closer ties with Russia leads in runoff, preliminary results show
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Luca Niculescu will not appear before Parliament to answer questions on the deficit and public debt. What he has scheduled instead
Luca Niculescu will not appear before Parliament to answer questions on the deficit and public debt. What he has scheduled instead
Avangarde poll: PSD closes the gap on AUR. What Romanians expect from the new government (Charts)
Avangarde poll: PSD closes the gap on AUR. What Romanians expect from the new government (Charts)
USR congress in Timișoara: Three factions vie for influence in party leadership (Video)
USR congress in Timișoara: Three factions vie for influence in party leadership (Video)
Netanyahu falls short of a majority in Israeli election. Rival calls for his resignation as PM raises prospect of another strike on Iran
Netanyahu falls short of a majority in Israeli election. Rival calls for his resignation as PM raises prospect of another strike on Iran
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Péter Magyar changes how ethnic Hungarians in Romania can obtain Hungarian citizenship. UDMR-linked foundation dropped from the scheme
Péter Magyar changes how ethnic Hungarians in Romania can obtain Hungarian citizenship. UDMR-linked foundation dropped from the scheme
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