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Russia rejects Zelensky’s proposal for a 60-day ceasefire to hold elections. What Putin offers instead

Russia rejects Zelensky’s proposal for a 60-day ceasefire to hold elections. What Putin offers instead

Russia rejected on Monday the proposal of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a 60-day ceasefire to allow for the organization of presidential elections in Ukraine. The Kremlin maintains that it…

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NATO unveils its “theory of victory”. Top military commander warns Russia: Any attack would be futile

NATO unveils its “theory of victory”. Top military commander warns Russia: Any attack would be futile

The Supreme Commander of NATO forces in Europe, American General Alexus Grynkewich, presented on Monday in Warsaw the strategy by which the Alliance would respond to a potential Russian attack.…

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Attack at a school in France: The principal and a teacher shot with a hunting rifle by a student

Attack at a school in France: The principal and a teacher shot with a hunting rifle by a student

The director and a teacher from a school in southern France were injured on Monday by a teenager who shot at them with a hunting rifle. The attacker has been…

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Zelenski challenges Trump: Let's sign a diesel fuel agreement!

Zelenski challenges Trump: Let's sign a diesel fuel agreement!

Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed to Donald Trump to sign a „fuel agreement” with Ukraine, arguing that Russian deliveries are too small to influence global prices. Zelensky proposed on Monday the…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1692</span> Kremlin's Reaction to Trump's Ceasefire. European Shield around Zelenski. 3 Bad News for Russia

Day 1692 Kremlin's Reaction to Trump's Ceasefire. European Shield around Zelenski. 3 Bad News for Russia

Day 1692 of war continues the echoes of the energy armistice between Ukraine and Russia, announced by American President Donald Trump. The Kremlin has refused to say whether there is…

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ANM chief responds to Buzoianu’s accusations, claims campaign is underway to oust her: “It’s unfair and wrong”

ANM chief responds to Buzoianu’s accusations, claims campaign is underway to oust her: “It’s unfair and wrong”

The Director of the National Meteorology Administration (ANM), Elena Mateescu, rejects the accusations regarding her involvement in the controversial acquisitions made by the institution and claims that all irregularities discovered…

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Poland on alert: Prime Minister Donald Tusk and defence minister may be targets of an attack. Security services hold emergency meeting

Poland on alert: Prime Minister Donald Tusk and defence minister may be targets of an attack. Security services hold emergency meeting

Polish authorities have been on high alert after the police received information about a possible attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, who also serves as…

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Zelensky responds to Trump with an offer to Putin: Ukraine ready to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, but on one condition

Zelensky responds to Trump with an offer to Putin: Ukraine ready to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, but on one condition

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries, on one condition: Moscow must cease bombings on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The…

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Republican moves to block Trump’s Russian diesel deal with Putin. Plans legislation to force a vote in Congress

Republican moves to block Trump’s Russian diesel deal with Putin. Plans legislation to force a vote in Congress

The agreement reached by Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin for the delivery of Russian diesel is facing opposition even within the Republican Party. An American congressman has announced that he…

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Financial Times: Russia suspected of plotting assassinations in Europe’s defence industry. Arms company executives warned by intelligence services

Financial Times: Russia suspected of plotting assassinations in Europe’s defence industry. Arms company executives warned by intelligence services

Western intelligence services have warned European defense industry leaders that Russia is intensifying its plans to assassinate directors and other employees in key positions. The threats are not only targeting…

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ANM scandal deepens. Buzoianu alleges illegal procurement worth millions of lei and names two companies repeatedly awarded contracts

ANM scandal deepens. Buzoianu alleges illegal procurement worth millions of lei and names two companies repeatedly awarded contracts

The scandal of the acquisitions at the National Meteorology Administration (ANM) is escalating. Following the revelations regarding luxury perfumes, clothing, and intimate lingerie purchased with the institution’s money, the Minister…

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Trump lashes out after missing out on Nobel Peace Prize again: “A shameful and embarrassing decision.” Claims no one has heard of this year’s winner

Trump lashes out after missing out on Nobel Peace Prize again: “A shameful and embarrassing decision.” Claims no one has heard of this year’s winner

Donald Trump reacted furiously after the Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 was awarded to former international judge Navi Pillay. The American president claims that he deserved the distinction and accuses…

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European Parliament opposes EU budget cuts. Mureșan warns: “They would weaken Europe and hurt agriculture and regions”

European Parliament opposes EU budget cuts. Mureșan warns: “They would weaken Europe and hurt agriculture and regions”

European Parliament rapporteurs reject Ireland’s proposal to reduce the future budget of the European Union by 8% for the period 2028–2034. Siegfried Mureșan, the Parliament’s chief negotiator for the multiannual…

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Bras, perfume and luxury clothes bought with ANM funds. Diana Buzoianu calls for resignations, Elena Mateescu says she had already alerted police

Bras, perfume and luxury clothes bought with ANM funds. Diana Buzoianu calls for resignations, Elena Mateescu says she had already alerted police

Luxury perfumes, clothing, handbags, cosmetics, a bra costing over 1,000 lei, and expensive decorative items. All were purchased using the budget of the National Meteorology Administration (ANM), using the institution’s…

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Former chief EU negotiator Vasile Pușcaș delivers critical assessment of Romania’s 20 years in the EU: “We’ve seized only 20-30% of the opportunities.” What went wrong?

Former chief EU negotiator Vasile Pușcaș delivers critical assessment of Romania’s 20 years in the EU: “We’ve seized only 20-30% of the opportunities.” What went wrong?

Romania has only capitalized on approximately 20-30% of the opportunities offered by joining the European Union, estimates Vasile Pușcaș, former chief negotiator of Romania with the EU. He believes that…

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US ambassador accused of seeking $100,000 in exchange for influence within Trump administration faces State Department investigation

US ambassador accused of seeking $100,000 in exchange for influence within Trump administration faces State Department investigation

The United States Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is under investigation by the State Department’s oversight body after a donor to Donald Trump accused her of demanding $100,000 in exchange…

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The United States imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court on the very day a former ICC judge receives the Nobel Peace Prize

The United States imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court on the very day a former ICC judge receives the Nobel Peace Prize

The United States announced on Friday that they are imposing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), just hours after South African jurist Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace…

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Nobel Peace Prize 2026 awarded to Navanethem Pillay. Who is the South African jurist?

Nobel Peace Prize 2026 awarded to Navanethem Pillay. Who is the South African jurist?

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 was awarded on Friday, October 9, to South African jurist Navanethem „Navi” Pillay, for her contribution to promoting peace and international law, especially for…

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Businessman who says Ambassador Guilfoyle asked him for $100,000 speaks out: “It was a quid pro quo”

Businessman who says Ambassador Guilfoyle asked him for $100,000 speaks out: “It was a quid pro quo”

American businessman Eric Deters accuses US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, of asking for $100,000 in exchange for interventions with the Trump administration. He claims it was a „money for…

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Snoop investigation: AUR app installed on hundreds of thousands of Romanians’ phones can access location, contacts and microphone

Snoop investigation: AUR app installed on hundreds of thousands of Romanians’ phones can access location, contacts and microphone

The mobile app of AUR, installed by hundreds of thousands of Romanians, can access sensitive information from users’ phones, including location, contacts, photos, and microphone. The platform is also used…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
Emilian Isailă, editor
Luca Niculescu will lead a government under Nicușor Dan – PSD
Emilian Isailă
Luca Niculescu, prezentat de Nicușor Dan, are mari șanse să devină noul prim-ministru al României după o criză politică ce durează de aproape jumătate de an
The President who made the wrong choice
Emilian Isailă
CNSAS - DOSARE DE SECURITATE
Analysis by Le Monde: The Securitate’s past continues to influence Romania. Why do historians speak of a „systemic failure”?
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Sorin Grindeanu, liderul PSD, vorbește de funie în casa spânzuratului, anunțând că partidul se pregătește de alegeri anticipate
PSD’s bluff
Emilian Isailă
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Judecătoarea CCR Mihaela Ciochină, numită de Klaus Iohannis, percepută ca având viziuni liberale, a înclinat balanța în favoarea PSD în mai multe spețe ajunse la Curtea Constituțională
At the Constitutional Court, the new USL has been formed. One billion euros from Romania’s citizens for magistrates
Emilian Isailă
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
BUSINESS
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
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Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
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POLITICS
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
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
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Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Ilie Bolojan a fost demis ca urmare a unei operațiuni politice inițiate de asociații familiei Trump, care au interese de afaceri România
Bolojan urges prime minister-designate to strike separate deals with parties to secure support for a technocratic government
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