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13 km of Bucharest Ring Motorway set to open. A section has been ready since summer but remained unused. What changes for drivers bypassing the capital (Video)

13 km of Bucharest Ring Motorway set to open. A section has been ready since summer but remained unused. What changes for drivers bypassing the capital (Video)

Traffic on approximately 13 kilometers of the North Bucharest Highway A0 will be open on Monday, October 26, between Afumați, Pantelimon, and the connection to Highway A2 towards Constanța. With…

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Trump’s poll numbers plunge two weeks before US elections. Democrats open up their biggest lead yet

Trump’s poll numbers plunge two weeks before US elections. Democrats open up their biggest lead yet

The popularity of American President Donald Trump has dropped to 31%, the lowest level recorded during his two terms in the White House. At the same time, the Democratic Party…

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Surprise on the Transylvania Motorway: Nearly 30-km stretch could open five months ahead of schedule (Video)

Surprise on the Transylvania Motorway: Nearly 30-km stretch could open five months ahead of schedule (Video)

Almost 30 kilometers of new sections of the Transylvania Highway could be opened to traffic by the end of this year, approximately five months ahead of the contractual deadline. This…

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Italy on edge after violent protests. Shops in Milan board up their windows as government deploys 500 soldiers (Video)

Italy on edge after violent protests. Shops in Milan board up their windows as government deploys 500 soldiers (Video)

Italy is facing a wave of violent protests that have affected several cities in the northern part of the country. The most serious incidents took place in Milan, where protesters…

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The rich province of Alberta rejects the independence referendum and chooses to remain part of Canada

The rich province of Alberta rejects the independence referendum and chooses to remain part of Canada

Over three-quarters of the voters in the Canadian province of Alberta voted massively on Monday against organizing a referendum on separating from the rest of Canada. The result represents an…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1700</span> A week without news from the USA: 6 dead and 21 injured. Vance does not want Ukraine in NATO and refuses to call it an ally. Trump's emissary is looking for a proposal for Putin in Europe

Day 1700 A week without news from the USA: 6 dead and 21 injured. Vance does not want Ukraine in NATO and refuses to call it an ally. Trump's emissary is looking for a proposal for Putin in Europe

On the 1,700th day of the war, we find out the toll of a week in which the US left Ukraine to fend for itself without vital warning information against…

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Several French cities impose curfews after weekend of chaos and protests spreading to parts of Europe

Several French cities impose curfews after weekend of chaos and protests spreading to parts of Europe

French authorities are imposing traffic restrictions in several cities as the country grapples with the most serious unrest in years. The measures were taken after weekend protests escalated into a…

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How to survive with a pro-Russian American president: Europe must act quickly

How to survive with a pro-Russian American president: Europe must act quickly

Europe tried to flatter Trump and reach compromises with him. It didn’t work. Now leaders must be willing to take a stand against the American president. And they must do…

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World premiere: A wounded soldier was evacuated by a drone (Video)

World premiere: A wounded soldier was evacuated by a drone (Video)

An injured Ukrainian infantryman was evacuated from the front line with a heavy drone. It is the world’s first evacuation of a wounded soldier using an aerial drone. Soldiers from…

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The Pentagon chief says US allies did not fight in Afghanistan. Poland's harsh response

The Pentagon chief says US allies did not fight in Afghanistan. Poland's harsh response

American Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, claimed that NATO allies did not take part in combat missions in Afghanistan and made a humiliating joke about them. Polish Foreign Minister, Radosław…

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24 Romanians convicted of serious crimes deported from Ireland, flown to Bucharest on charter flight

24 Romanians convicted of serious crimes deported from Ireland, flown to Bucharest on charter flight

Irish authorities deported 24 Romanian citizens on Sunday, convicted of crimes such as burglary, domestic violence, sexual assaults, drug trafficking, and organized crime. The men were brought to Bucharest on…

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Floods wreak havoc in Spain: Woman killed, cars swept away and flights cancelled or diverted. Worst of the storm still to come (Video)

Floods wreak havoc in Spain: Woman killed, cars swept away and flights cancelled or diverted. Worst of the storm still to come (Video)

Spain is facing strong floods caused by the Mediterranean storm Adam, which has already claimed one victim and caused damages in several regions of the country. Streets turned into rivers,…

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Trump accuses Zelensky of never wanting to end the war: “He doesn’t care.” US president defends decisions seen as benefiting Russia

Trump accuses Zelensky of never wanting to end the war: “He doesn’t care.” US president defends decisions seen as benefiting Russia

President Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war in Ukraine and suggested that the leader in Kiev had never been committed to resolving the conflict.…

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Bomb threat on passenger plane near Romania

Bomb threat on passenger plane near Romania

An Austrian Airlines passenger plane, flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna, was forced to make an emergency landing Sunday evening at Sofia airport after the crew received a bomb threat…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1699</span> Waves of ballistic missiles over Kiev. The Russians lost more ground in the fall than they occupied. Zelensky accuses Trump of pushing Ukraine to surrender

Day 1699 Waves of ballistic missiles over Kiev. The Russians lost more ground in the fall than they occupied. Zelensky accuses Trump of pushing Ukraine to surrender

On day 1699 of the war, Russia launched three waves of rockets on the Ukrainian capital. A 21-year-old woman died, and eight people were injured. A metro station was damaged,…

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A seventh-grade student from Bistrița attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife

A seventh-grade student from Bistrița attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife

An seventh-grade student from Bistriţa attacked his math teacher and another student who tried to defend her with a knife. The incident took place during the first class and was…

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Macron reacts after the protests in France. He criticizes "violence that has spiraled out of control" and promises full transparency: Those who have destroyed must pay

Macron reacts after the protests in France. He criticizes "violence that has spiraled out of control" and promises full transparency: Those who have destroyed must pay

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the „out-of-control violence” after a weekend marked by widespread disturbances throughout France, resulting in the burning of public buildings, destruction and looting of hundreds…

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Trump says "France is burning" as he blames violence on immigration

Trump says "France is burning" as he blames violence on immigration

American President Donald Trump once again blamed the violence at the protests in France on immigration. „France is burning! The immigration of people from a completely different world, of people…

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The cost of living drives hundreds of thousands of Europeans to the streets. Massive mobilizations in France and Italy, demonstrations in Portugal, Albania, and Belgium (Video)

The cost of living drives hundreds of thousands of Europeans to the streets. Massive mobilizations in France and Italy, demonstrations in Portugal, Albania, and Belgium (Video)

Price increases, insufficient salaries, difficulty in finding housing, and education issues brought people to the streets on Saturday in several European countries. In France, authorities announced 550,000 participants, while organizers…

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Massive protests and violence in France. 1,800 detentions and 500 police officers injured. Limoges City Hall, destroyed. Robberies in Paris and Marseille (Video)

Massive protests and violence in France. 1,800 detentions and 500 police officers injured. Limoges City Hall, destroyed. Robberies in Paris and Marseille (Video)

Hundreds of thousands of people protested on Saturday, October 17, in France against price increases, inequalities, and the deterioration of public services. The Ministry of the Interior estimated the participation…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
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
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
O reacție SRI la adresa unor critici făcute de Ludovic Orban într-o emisiune TVR a reaprins dezbaterea despre lipsa controlului civil asupra serviciilor secrete din România
For a quarter of a century, Ludovic Orban criticizes SRI. Finally, he received a response, one that reignites the debate about the crisis of the secret services
Emilian Isailă
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
În primăvara anului trecut, în plină campanie electorală, într-o dezbatere organizată de Antena 3 CNN, la o întrebare a unui reporter despre posibilitatea creșterii TVA, Nicușor Dan a făcut o promisiune scrisă în fața camerelor de luat vederi că, în situația în care va ajunge președinte, taxa pe valoarea adăugată nu se va modifica. Ceea ce nu s-a întâmplat.
The paper that turned Romania back to the Dragnea era
Emilian Isailă
Marian Neacșu, un fost condamnat penal, a fost numit ministru de Interne cu scopul de a crea o majoritate parlamentară pentru PSD
What will PSD do once back in power?
Emilian Isailă
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
BUSINESS
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
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Irina Olteanu
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
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