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European Parliament Legal Affairs Committee backs lifting Diana Șoșoacă’s immunity in near-unanimous vote

European Parliament Legal Affairs Committee backs lifting Diana Șoșoacă’s immunity in near-unanimous vote

The Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament (JURI) voted on Thursday to lift the parliamentary immunity of Diana Șoșoacă. The report was approved with 17 votes in favor, one…

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CNN Experts: Images of Iran capturing ships in the Strait of Hormuz appear staged (Video)

CNN Experts: Images of Iran capturing ships in the Strait of Hormuz appear staged (Video)

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released a video showing their forces confiscating two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts consulted by CNN suggest that the footage could…

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The oligarch pro-Russian Vladimir Plahotniuc, sentenced to 19 years in prison

The oligarch pro-Russian Vladimir Plahotniuc, sentenced to 19 years in prison

The pro-Russian oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc has been sentenced by the judges of the Chișinău Court to 19 years in prison in the case of embezzling one billion dollars. Vladimir Plahotniuc…

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New York Times: Ukraine has proposed to name a part of the country "Donnyland" to appease Trump

New York Times: Ukraine has proposed to name a part of the country "Donnyland" to appease Trump

During recent peace talks, Ukrainian officials suggested that the side of the Donbas region for which Russia is still fighting could be named „Donnyland” in honor of American President Donald…

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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

The United Kingdom has banned, by law, children aged 17 or younger from buying cigarettes. The tobacco and vaping products law has passed through Parliament. Both the House of Commons…

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Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump met Tuesday evening at the White House with his national security team, facing a major decision: what to do next with Iran. The ceasefire was nearing its…

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Major breakdown after CET Vest fire: 2,300 buildings still without hot water; Ciucu: We’ll return to normal by midnight

Major breakdown after CET Vest fire: 2,300 buildings still without hot water; Ciucu: We’ll return to normal by midnight

The fire that broke out on Monday night at CET Vest in Bucharest caused a major breakdown in the district heating system, leaving tens of thousands of homes in the…

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Raed Arafat, officially under investigation in SMURD helicopter VAT case; DSU chief claims smear campaign

Raed Arafat, officially under investigation in SMURD helicopter VAT case; DSU chief claims smear campaign

Raed Arafat is officially under investigation by the Military Prosecutor’s Office and is a suspect in a smuggling case involving the transfer of a SMURD helicopter from the United Kingdom…

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FBI director sues The Atlantic for $250 million over alcohol allegations

FBI director sues The Atlantic for $250 million over alcohol allegations

The FBI Director has filed a defamation complaint against The Atlantic after the magazine recently published an investigation that mentions his alcohol problem and the fragility of his position at…

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Germany considers sending naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz: What steps are required

Germany considers sending naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz: What steps are required

Germany is considering a possible naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz amid increasing tensions in the region, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated. The official mentioned, in an interview with…

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How US forces captured an Iranian ship in a dramatic helicopter assault: Inside the USS Spruance and its rapid-fire gun (Video)

How US forces captured an Iranian ship in a dramatic helicopter assault: Inside the USS Spruance and its rapid-fire gun (Video)

The American forces have attacked and captured an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to break the blockade imposed by the US on Iranian…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Nicușor Dan a anunțat desemnarea lui Adrian Veștea, un liberal scos din pălărie, după ce Eugen Tomac n-a reușit să formeze o majoritate parlamentară
Nicușor Dan, a significant step towards suspension
Emilian Isailă
Trump celebrates America’s surrender
Trump celebrates America’s surrender
Trump’s pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu
Trump’s pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu
Nicușor Dan, un președinte fără partid, pe cale să piardă majoritatea pro-occidentală din Parlament
Why Nicușor Dan is the big loser of the political crisis and, in a way, undeservedly so?
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
Eugen Tomac enters Parliament without votes. How do we get to early elections and who stands to lose the most
Emilian Isailă
Eugen Tomac n-a reușit să-l convingă pe Kelemen Hunor. Dacă obținea voturile UDMR, premierul desemnat avea o cale spre confirmarea în Parlament
The PSD-Technocratic government led by Eugen Tomac has failed. Nicușor Dan should go to Grindeanu
Emilian Isailă
How North Korea became the most surprising economic success story in the world
How North Korea became the most surprising economic success story in the world
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
BUSINESS
Mintia, the EU’s largest gas-fired power plant, passes first grid interconnection test
Mintia, the EU’s largest gas-fired power plant, passes first grid interconnection test
The annual inflation rate rose to 10.9% in May
The annual inflation rate rose to 10.9% in May
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Trump: „I like inflation” as US inflation hits a three-year high; Democrats accuse him of mocking Americans’ problems
Trump: „I like inflation” as US inflation hits a three-year high; Democrats accuse him of mocking Americans’ problems
Historic shift in the US: solar power overtakes coal in electricity generation
Historic shift in the US: solar power overtakes coal in electricity generation
„Banks knew since Friday”: Chirițoiu explains why the ROBOR decision was made public only on Sunday
„Banks knew since Friday”: Chirițoiu explains why the ROBOR decision was made public only on Sunday
The ROBOR scandal: 10 banks fined nearly €710 million as banks challenge Competition Council decision
The ROBOR scandal: 10 banks fined nearly €710 million as banks challenge Competition Council decision
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
Who is Adrian Veștea, Nicușor Dan’s new proposal for PM
Who is Adrian Veștea, Nicușor Dan’s new proposal for PM
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Romanian President Nicușor Dan Replaces Tomac as PM Pick: „This Is the Time for a Political Solution”
Romanian President Nicușor Dan Replaces Tomac as PM Pick: „This Is the Time for a Political Solution”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
„Nicușor did not want to start a jihad against PSD”: Matei Păun explains why he didn’t save Bolojan and weighs in on Tomac and early elections
„Nicușor did not want to start a jihad against PSD”: Matei Păun explains why he didn’t save Bolojan and weighs in on Tomac and early elections
What happens when the mandates of interim ministers expire?
What happens when the mandates of interim ministers expire?
Diana Buzoianu approves Romsilva overhaul, cutting the number of directors from 101 to 38
Diana Buzoianu approves Romsilva overhaul, cutting the number of directors from 101 to 38
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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
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