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Fourth drone incident in four days: Romanian F-16 jets scrambled, but target returned to Ukraine

Fourth drone incident in four days: Romanian F-16 jets scrambled, but target returned to Ukraine

For the fourth consecutive day, a drone triggered an alert at the Romanian border. Two F-16 planes took off Monday morning after detecting an airborne target near Sulina, but unlike…

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33 Russian drones have entered Romania's airspace since the beginning of the war

33 Russian drones have entered Romania's airspace since the beginning of the war

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, over 100 attacks have been recorded on Ukrainian territory near the border with Romania, announced the Ministry of National Defense. In 33…

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Another drone was shot down on Romanian territory, in the Sulina-Chilia area. It is the third one in less than 48 hours. Nicușor Dan announces that he will initiate a diplomatic protest against Russia

Another drone was shot down on Romanian territory, in the Sulina-Chilia area. It is the third one in less than 48 hours. Nicușor Dan announces that he will initiate a diplomatic protest against Russia

The third drone was shot down on Sunday in the Sulina-Chilia area, announced President Nicușor Dan. „A new drone was shot down this morning at 10:13 by an F-16 aircraft…

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Drone flew 200 km over Romania. Expert explains why it was so difficult to intercept

Drone flew 200 km over Romania. Expert explains why it was so difficult to intercept

For an hour and 20 minutes, a drone flew over Romania without being stopped, crossing Dobrogea and Bărăgan until reaching Buzău County, passing near important military and energy targets. Although…

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Ursula von der Leyen praises Romania's response to drone incident: "It protected our shared security"

Ursula von der Leyen praises Romania's response to drone incident: "It protected our shared security"

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, congratulated the Romanian army for its intervention following the incident in which a drone entered Romania’s airspace and was shot…

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Minister Miruță and Romania's army chief praise military after drone shot down following 80-minute flight over Romanian airspace

Minister Miruță and Romania's army chief praise military after drone shot down following 80-minute flight over Romanian airspace

After a drone flew undisturbed through Romania’s airspace for nearly one hour and 20 minutes, being shot down only above Buzău County, the leadership of the Ministry of Defense claims…

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F-16 pilot shoots down drone in Romanian airspace

F-16 pilot shoots down drone in Romanian airspace

President Nicușor Dan announced on Friday that a drone was shot down around 11 o’clock in the Romanian airspace by a pilot from an F16 aircraft. This is the first…

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Land Registry disruption: Government expects ANCPI services to resume next week, says "it's a lesson"

Land Registry disruption: Government expects ANCPI services to resume next week, says "it's a lesson"

The activity of the National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI), which was blocked following last week’s cyber attack, is expected to be resumed next week, announced interim Prime…

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Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as heat-fuelled wildfire rages out of control (Video)

Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as heat-fuelled wildfire rages out of control (Video)

Over 20,000 people, including numerous tourists, have been evacuated from southwestern France, where an extremely violent vegetation fire continues to spread near the Arcachon Bay, one of the most popular…

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Trump to welcome Xi Jinping to the White House in September. What does he hope to achieve from the meeting

Trump to welcome Xi Jinping to the White House in September. What does he hope to achieve from the meeting

American President Donald Trump announced that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, will visit the United States on September 24, and one of the main topics on the meeting’s agenda will…

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US Congress divided over Iran war: House urges Trump to withdraw troops, Senate rejects similar measure

US Congress divided over Iran war: House urges Trump to withdraw troops, Senate rejects similar measure

The U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution on Thursday urging President Donald Trump to withdraw American forces involved in the conflict with Iran without authorization from Congress. However, a…

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EU fines Google €890 million for breaching competition rules, Washington warns of risks to trade ties

EU fines Google €890 million for breaching competition rules, Washington warns of risks to trade ties

The European Union has fined Google a total of 890 million euros for violating competition rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This penalty is the largest imposed so far…

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Romania's economy minister fined nearly 105,000 lei over delays in appointing state company boards. Darău: I am being blamed for periods when I wasn't even a minister

Romania's economy minister fined nearly 105,000 lei over delays in appointing state company boards. Darău: I am being blamed for periods when I wasn't even a minister

Interim Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, Irineu Darău, announces that he has been fined 104,832 lei by AMEPIP for delays in the selection procedures of administrators at five…

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Romanian government wants asset declarations to remain public. What is happening with the ANI bill

Romanian government wants asset declarations to remain public. What is happening with the ANI bill

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Thursday that the Government will support, in Parliament, the maintenance of the obligation to publish asset declarations on the websites of public institutions,…

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Romania recalls three consuls general, says they failed to carry out their mission

Romania recalls three consuls general, says they failed to carry out their mission

The government approved, in Thursday’s meeting, the recall of Romania’s consuls general from Sao Paulo (Brazil), Nantes (France), and Frankfurt on Main (Germany), at the proposal of the Ministry of…

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NATO Expands Strategic Fuel Pipeline Network Eastward, Romania to Receive €2.15 Billion from Alliance’s Largest-Ever Logistics Investment

NATO Expands Strategic Fuel Pipeline Network Eastward, Romania to Receive €2.15 Billion from Alliance’s Largest-Ever Logistics Investment

President Nicușor Dan announced that NATO has approved the eastward expansion of the fuel pipeline network, a strategic project worth 27 billion euros, of which approximately 2.15 billion euros will…

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A Secret Service agent suspended after allegedly disclosing JD Vance's movements to the press for personal purposes

A Secret Service agent suspended after allegedly disclosing JD Vance's movements to the press for personal purposes

An agent of the Secret Service from the protection team of American Vice President JD Vance has been forced to take administrative leave and is being internally investigated, suspected of…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1611</span> Odessa was attacked all night. Explosions in Crimea, multiple regions in Russia hit by drones. Lavrov says Ukraine's arming is "unacceptable" and Moscow is ready for negotiations.

Day 1611 Odessa was attacked all night. Explosions in Crimea, multiple regions in Russia hit by drones. Lavrov says Ukraine's arming is "unacceptable" and Moscow is ready for negotiations.

On the 1611th day of the war, there were hits from both sides. Russian forces launched almost uninterrupted attacks on the city of Odesa last night, causing significant damage. So…

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Who could be the next UN Secretary-General?

Who could be the next UN Secretary-General?

For the first time in a decade, the United Nations will soon select a new Secretary-General. DW analyzed the six candidates, the values they support, and the challenges they and…

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Marco Rubio: Ending the war will require "new ideas". What does he say about the Russian demand that the US should no longer send weapons to Ukraine

Marco Rubio: Ending the war will require "new ideas". What does he say about the Russian demand that the US should no longer send weapons to Ukraine

After meeting with Russian Minister Sergey Lavrov, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are stalled and that any potential agreement will…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Romania Meets All Conditions for Early Elections. The Decision Now Rests With Nicușor Dan
Romania Meets All Conditions for Early Elections. The Decision Now Rests With Nicușor Dan
Trump made a big bet on AI. If he’s wrong, the consequences could be catastrophic
Trump made a big bet on AI. If he’s wrong, the consequences could be catastrophic
Nicușor Dan a transmis un mesaj criptat, înainte de votul din Parlament pentru noul guvern, prin care ceartă din nou partidele
A statement by the president is like an equation with too many unknowns
Emilian Isailă
Last US troops leave Iraq after two decades. Iran sees victory as fears of Islamic State resurgence grow
Last US troops leave Iraq after two decades. Iran sees victory as fears of Islamic State resurgence grow
Securistan. When did the intelligence services resume the state’s re-infiltration and why – Video Podcast
Securistan. When did the intelligence services resume the state’s re-infiltration and why – Video Podcast
Emilian Isailă
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Gabriela Pleș
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
“It is no longer a hybrid war.” Russian sabotage grows bolder as Europe struggles to draw red lines
“It is no longer a hybrid war.” Russian sabotage grows bolder as Europe struggles to draw red lines
Gabriela Pleș
BUSINESS
TollRo goes live with system riddled with errors: 80% of tests by hauliers found problems
TollRo goes live with system riddled with errors: 80% of tests by hauliers found problems
Energie curent electric becuri
Romania, among the most expensive energy markets in the European Union
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe, but Romania has a major disadvantage
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe, but Romania has a major disadvantage
Citi and Erste See Romania Keeping S&P Rating, but 2027 Risks Loom
Citi and Erste See Romania Keeping S&P Rating, but 2027 Risks Loom
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
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Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
POLITICS
Mureșan Government Rejected by Parliament, Falling More Than 50 Votes Short (Photo & Video)
Mureșan Government Rejected by Parliament, Falling More Than 50 Votes Short (Photo & Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Kelemen Hunor, UDMR
Kelemen Hunor: My head hurts. I am terrified. It’s not just about the sword, the rifle, the machine gun! What does he say about the next appointment (Video)
British PM says Brexit has done “more harm than good,” seeks new relationship with EU
British PM says Brexit has done “more harm than good,” seeks new relationship with EU
The hearings of the proposed ministers ended in a tie: 8 positive opinions, 8 negative. Wednesday, the decisive test for the Mureșan Government
The hearings of the proposed ministers ended in a tie: 8 positive opinions, 8 negative. Wednesday, the decisive test for the Mureșan Government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
Mureșan demands explanations from politicians who met US ambassador to Greece. Bogdan Ivan dismisses claims as “hallucinations”
Mureșan demands explanations from politicians who met US ambassador to Greece. Bogdan Ivan dismisses claims as “hallucinations”
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