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Exclusive Why did the Ukrainian drone explode in the port of Constanța? How a military operation against a Russian oil tanker departing from a Romanian port ended badly
Day 1564 Ukraine strikes targets from the Sea of Azov to the Baltic Sea as Moscow responds with hundreds of drones (video). Trump backs direct Zelensky-Putin talks, Kyiv apologizes to Greece
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Ukraine seeks joint European missile defense initiative, Zelensky says

Ukraine seeks joint European missile defense initiative, Zelensky says

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, argues that Europe needs to develop its own ballistic missile defense system and that Ukraine is already in discussions on this matter with several…

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Empty Ryanair jet takes off, leaving all 192 passengers behind

Empty Ryanair jet takes off, leaving all 192 passengers behind

A Ryanair flight scheduled for April 14 from Vatry airport in France to Marrakech took off without any passengers on board. The 192 travelers who had booked tickets were unable…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1516</span> Kyiv strikes drone factory in Russia, oil ports; Volodymyr Zelensky warns lax sanctions fuel the war

Day 1516 Kyiv strikes drone factory in Russia, oil ports; Volodymyr Zelensky warns lax sanctions fuel the war

On the 1516th day of war, the Ukrainians struck deep into Russia again. The attack on a military drone factory in Taganrog and a port on the Sea of Azov…

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In a surprise end-of-term shift, Viktor Orbán is ready to unblock the EU loan for Ukraine - with one condition

In a surprise end-of-term shift, Viktor Orbán is ready to unblock the EU loan for Ukraine - with one condition

Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, has announced that he is willing to give up the veto on a 90 billion euro loan from the European Union for Ukraine, but only…

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Support for Donald Trump drops sharply amid economic concerns and war tensions

Support for Donald Trump drops sharply amid economic concerns and war tensions

The popularity of American President Donald Trump has dropped to 37%, amid increasing dissatisfaction regarding the economy and the handling of the war with Iran, as shown by an NBC…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1514</span> Building hit by drone (Video). A young woman openly criticized Putin. Russian soldiers are "dead" without Telegram. EU will unlock billions for Ukraine

Day 1514 Building hit by drone (Video). A young woman openly criticized Putin. Russian soldiers are "dead" without Telegram. EU will unlock billions for Ukraine

On the 1514th day of war, Russia continued aerial attacks on Ukraine, but at a lower level after Thursday’s massive bombardment: Russian forces launched over 20 attacks on two districts…

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US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

American officials have informed some European partners that certain arms deliveries contracted earlier will likely be delayed as the war with Iran continues to deplete weapon stocks, said five sources…

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The Russians have attacked again. A drone entered Romanian airspace

The Russians have attacked again. A drone entered Romanian airspace

The Russians have once again attacked civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine with drones last night, in the northern area of the Chilia branch, near the border with Romania. One…

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A former MiG pilot promises to save Bulgaria

A former MiG pilot promises to save Bulgaria

The former president and commander of the Bulgarian Air Force, Rumen Radev, is on the verge of winning Sunday’s general elections. He promises to combat the omnipresent „mafia state” that…

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Germans take too many sick leave days. Merz wants to cut their pay

Germans take too many sick leave days. Merz wants to cut their pay

German employees have taken, on average, more than a day of sick leave per month in the past year. Now the government is proposing reducing the wages of employees who…

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How the head of the Constitutional Court explains the cancellation of the presidential elections: three reasons rooted in the Constitution

How the head of the Constitutional Court explains the cancellation of the presidential elections: three reasons rooted in the Constitution

The President of the Constitutional Court, Simina Tănăsescu, explained the reasons behind the decision to annul the 2024 presidential elections after the first round, citing serious violations of electoral rights…

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Chaos at European airports: new border system causes delays of up to three hours

Chaos at European airports: new border system causes delays of up to three hours

The introduction of the new European Entry-Exit System (EES) has led to huge queues at airports across Europe, where passengers can wait up to three hours at border control. Passengers…

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The helmet from Coțofenești and the Dacian bracelets return to Romania: when they can be seen at the National History Museum

The helmet from Coțofenești and the Dacian bracelets return to Romania: when they can be seen at the National History Museum

The Romanian Government has announced the repatriation of the helmet from Coțofenești and the two recovered Dacian bracelets, artifacts of exceptional value for the national heritage. This is the first…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1513</span> Devastating Russian attack during the night. Refinery in flames in Krasnodar (Video). Ukraine has a new fighting model, the Russians have started to attack along the entire front line

Day 1513 Devastating Russian attack during the night. Refinery in flames in Krasnodar (Video). Ukraine has a new fighting model, the Russians have started to attack along the entire front line

On the 1513th day of war, Russian forces launched a large-scale aerial attack. The initial toll indicates over 100 casualties in the capital Kyiv, in the city of Odesa, and…

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Russian hackers target dozens of Romanian Army accounts. MoD: Breach contained, no classified data exposed

Russian hackers target dozens of Romanian Army accounts. MoD: Breach contained, no classified data exposed

Russian-affiliated hackers have compromised at least 67 email accounts of the Romanian Air Force. According to an analysis by Reuters published on Wednesday, based on data accidentally exposed online by…

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<span style="color:#990000;">LIVE</span> Trump sees war’s end “very close” - will the armistice be extended?

LIVE Trump sees war’s end “very close” - will the armistice be extended?

We are on day 47 of the Middle East war, and early in the morning, an important but hard-to-believe message came: Donald Trump says the end of the conflict is…

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Wall Street Journal: A "European NATO" is being prepared in case the US leaves the alliance

Wall Street Journal: A "European NATO" is being prepared in case the US leaves the alliance

A backup plan for Europe to be able to defend itself using NATO’s existing military structures in the event of the US exiting the alliance is gaining ground after receiving…

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Romania sends aid to bomb-hit Lebanon. What Bolojan released from state reserves

Romania sends aid to bomb-hit Lebanon. What Bolojan released from state reserves

Romania is sending 15 tons of humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Lebanon, affected by the crisis generated by the security situation in the Middle East. The transport departed…

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Hundreds of migrants missing after boat sinks in the Andaman Sea

Hundreds of migrants missing after boat sinks in the Andaman Sea

Approximately 250 migrants, mainly Rohingya and Bangladeshi citizens, are missing after the vessel they were trying to reach Malaysia with sank in the Andaman Sea, according to UN refugee and…

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First day in office for the new heads of the major prosecutor’s offices

First day in office for the new heads of the major prosecutor’s offices

The new chief prosecutors at the General Prosecutor’s Office, DNA, and DIICOT are starting their three-year terms on Wednesday, at a time when public pressure to combat corruption and organized…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
La începutul lunii decembrie 2025, o operațiune ucraineană cu drone, desfășurată în Marea Neagră, distruge nava Dashan, un petrolier fantomă al Rusiei
The Russian ghost fleet: 6 oil tankers under European Union sanctions and one under US sanctions have docked at the port of Constanța, according to monitoring by the Ukrainian government – Exclusive
Emilian Isailă
Un petrolier din flota fantomă a Rusiei a plecat din portul Midia Năvodari și a fost luat la țintă de dronele maritime ucrainene. În încercarea de a evita să intre în apele teritoriale ale României, operațiunea ucrainenilor a eșuat, o tragedie fiind evitată in extremis
Exclusive Why did the Ukrainian drone explode in the port of Constanța? How a military operation against a Russian oil tanker departing from a Romanian port ended badly
Emilian Isailă
‘Just a show for Putin’ – Inside the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum
‘Just a show for Putin’ – Inside the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Why Lebanon is a Threat to US-Iran Peace Talks
Why Lebanon is a Threat to US-Iran Peace Talks
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu
Trump calls Netanyahu „crazy” and urges him to call off attack on Beirut: „You’d be in jail if it weren’t for me”
Gabriela Pleș
Donald Trump SUA
What does the silence of Donald Trump, our strategic partner, mean?
Emilian Isailă
What Did Nicușor Dan Gain From His Flattery
What Did Nicușor Dan Gain From His Flattery
Bogdana Boga
Emilian Isailă, editor
People will die if we keep shooting at flies with a slingshot for much longer
Emilian Isailă
ISW Analysis: Moscow Uses Romanian Incident to Probe NATO Response as Putin Accepts Civilian Risk
ISW Analysis: Moscow Uses Romanian Incident to Probe NATO Response as Putin Accepts Civilian Risk
Drone Falls in Romania: Could NATO Invoke Article 4?
Drone Falls in Romania: Could NATO Invoke Article 4?
BUSINESS
First fuel price cut after a week-long pause. Here’s how much gasoline and diesel cost now
First fuel price cut after a week-long pause. Here’s how much gasoline and diesel cost now
Revolut plans Bucharest headquarters and 130 new hires as its Romanian customer base reaches 4.8 million
Revolut plans Bucharest headquarters and 130 new hires as its Romanian customer base reaches 4.8 million
The Rich Get Richer: Millionaire Numbers and Fortunes Jump in 2025
The Rich Get Richer: Millionaire Numbers and Fortunes Jump in 2025
dolari
The Trump administration is proposing a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil
Rheinmetall Secures €5.7 Billion Romanian Army Contract, One of Its Largest International Deals
Rheinmetall Secures €5.7 Billion Romanian Army Contract, One of Its Largest International Deals
Dacia Offers Up to €40,000 in New Voluntary Exit Program for Employees
Dacia Offers Up to €40,000 in New Voluntary Exit Program for Employees
POLITICS
Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility
Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility
Irina Olteanu
Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: „I no longer see myself in these roles”
Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: „I no longer see myself in these roles”
Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata
Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata
Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government
Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)
EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine
Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine
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